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Asana vs Hive comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Asana
Ranking in Project Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
AI Sales & Marketing (3rd)
Hive
Ranking in Project Management Software
38th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Asana is 2.6%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hive is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Asana2.6%
Hive0.6%
Other96.8%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Patrick Conley - PeerSpot reviewer
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
Central hub has unified cross‑department tasks and provides clear ownership and communication
The best features Asana offers, once you become familiar with the system, include clarity in view and tracking of questions. For instance, if information is requested from legal and they respond, a record is maintained to track all comments and keep everyone updated. Having that clear view and record of communication helps the team day to day by allowing management and staff to see current statuses and responsibilities. It clarifies whose responsibility it is and identifies any hold-ups with legal or engineering tasks, which keeps the organization organized. Asana has positively impacted the organization by providing clarity for everyone, allowing visibility into who is working on what, from the VP of Operations down to maintenance, ensuring necessary parts are available. It functions as a clearinghouse for all information. Collaboration has greatly improved with Asana. There is no longer a need to chase down accounting or engineering for project updates because information can be checked through comments. File attachment and messaging capabilities between different groups within Asana are helpful. Email notifications are received for updates relevant to tasks, combining Asana alerts with email for easy visibility. The interface and notifications in Asana are appreciated because it integrates with email. Updates can be received even when not logged in, which keeps you informed. Initially, it takes some time to understand the various details, but after extensive use, it feels second nature. Overall, satisfaction with Asana is high.
SS
Sr Manager at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
Provides efficiency in metadata storage and implementation
Many applications perform similarly to Hive, offering metadata implementations. I'm looking into their advancements, such as aggregated joins and MBT joins. Hive's virtual implementations are evolving, and tools like Snowflake offer specific use case advancements. In future releases, the Bloomfilter function should be a part of Hive. Windowing functions should also be there. I would also like to see AI implementation.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Asana has significantly reduced the number of emails we exchange because we can access the project directly. It organizes all the tasks related to each project, assigns them to staff with due dates, and tracks progress."
"Asana is a very simple interface for project managers to figure out, providing all the functions they need."
"I like that it integrates with a lot of other software."
"I like how easy it is to use the rules within Asana."
"This solution has helped our company because we do not have to worry about losing our information."
"The general UI shows progress and data analytics for all projects in progress."
"This tool is really interesting because I can have an overview of all the team's tasks and be sure we are on the right track in order to respect the project's deadlines."
"We put all of our work and communication into Asana and it runs really smoothly."
"It excels in handling diverse data formats and is particularly beneficial for constructing a data lake for companies with mixed data types, such as videos and structured data."
"It is a good solution for us when it comes to metadata implementation. It's beneficial to have metadata stored in Hive."
 

Cons

"One general feedback about Asana is that compared to Jira, it has fewer features and is not as organized."
"We tried, but we haven't been successful with it. If people don't have the training, it is not easy to use. You need to make sure that the people are trained to use the system. They can provide more resources in the form of webcasts and videos that people can use to train themselves and understand how to use it."
"I still worry about Asana's governance and security because the language around it is ambiguous since everybody keeps changing based on regulations rather than the customer's needs."
"The solution could have a bigger pop-up when someone assigns a task or have a notification similar to Facebook, where you see a number indicating the notifications you receive."
"The main dashboard, where there is a list, needs improvement."
"A rating of eight is given because a downside exists in that everyone has access and notifications are often received for projects that are not involved in, leading to quite a few emails daily, sometimes around sixty to eighty."
"We don't get enough notifications; everyone has to keep opening up Asana to check and see the tasks, and if something isn't tagged, it won't show up in anyone's notifications."
"Some customizations and functions are still not available, however, so far, they haven't been a deal killer."
"For smaller datasets, it may not be as suitable, and its performance might not be optimal."
"In future releases, I would also like to see AI implementation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this solution makes it quite accessible, and the plans fit my budget."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I can describe Asana's pricing as a sweet spot since it is neither very high nor very low, especially regarding the value Asana adds to its products...In our company, we use 50 percent of the features provided by Asana, because of which we only pay 50 percent of Asana's total cost."
"The solution's free version can be used for basic functions."
"For what it brings to the table, I think Asana is fairly affordable. I would like to see the portfolio feature in our pricing plan, but other than that, it's definitely pretty good."
"There is a free version of Asana, but we use the paid version to receive all the features we want. The overall price is reasonable."
"The cost is $25 US per unit per month."
"We paid a monthly licensing fee for the product."
"It is an open-source solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise7
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Asana?
We took Asana on a per-person basis, specifically for 50 people, and I do not remember the exact price, but it was an Enterprise feature.
What needs improvement with Asana?
Asana can be improved, but I would need to dig more into that to give a thorough response. It would be nice if we could integrate it with Telegram or with something comparable to Open Law or Hermes...
What is your primary use case for Asana?
My main use case for Asana is exchanging tickets with customers. To exchange tickets with customers, we define the field from both sides and exchange the information or issues reported by the custo...
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