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ClickUp 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

ClickUp
Ranking in Project Management Software
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Hive
Ranking in Project Management Software
39th
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 January 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of ClickUp is 1.2%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hive is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ClickUp1.2%
Hive0.6%
Other98.2%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Sunny Nair - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect And Senior Consultant at Keysight Technologies
Has improved project tracking accuracy and simplified team collaboration through flexible task workflows
On a scale of 1-10, I rate ClickUp a 10 out of 10. The best advantage with ClickUp is that it's easy to use, without much of a learning curve, and it's easy to understand the UI and interface, which makes it easier to consume the product compared to others in the market. I use the time tracking feature in ClickUp. The time tracking feature helps manage my deadlines effectively, and it is much more detailed compared to any other product available. One of the primary things I really appreciate about ClickUp is the summary of the project; once the project ends, I can export the summary into a PDF, so I don't have to write the document manually. Regarding analytic reports provided by ClickUp, it provides specific metrics, and while I need more time to understand how efficiently it manages the metrics, it can cater to both basic and advanced tasks. I have not seen any disadvantages or areas for improvement with ClickUp, and the updates they bring in are quite fast and efficient, so I'm quite satisfied with the product currently. I have not encountered any particular challenges or complexities. I cannot think of any features they could add in the future. They have AI integration available with their product line today, which is not offered by other products, and while Microsoft Project Manager's AI integration is complex, ClickUp already has all the components in place. I only work with Einstein Analytics, which we use as an internal tool.
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

"We can update tasks and track projects."
"ClickUp has positively impacted my organization by making things more efficient and giving things more clarity."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The product has an efficient design."
"The tool is pretty intuitive."
"It is a scalable solution. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"Everything in one place is the biggest benefit. I also like the diagramming tools, where you can create DFDs, structure charts, and more. That makes things easier."
"The simplicity of the tool is valuable because it has categories and subcategories."
"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

"There is a need for significant improvement in the user interface to make it more intuitive and less time-consuming to become familiar with."
"The email portion, specifically the email automation, where you can add attachments, has room for improvement."
"Introducing automation and AI would greatly benefit ClickUp by reducing manual work."
"One area that requires improvement would be the integration with existing systems, such as legacy systems and other project management software, where having the capability to import previously run projects into ClickUp would be beneficial."
"I would love to see ClickUp integrated with more tools, possibly like Microsoft Loop."
"They should explain better how costs and licensing are distributed."
"ClickUp could improve its documentation section."
"The tool is not user-friendly."
"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

"ClickUp’s pricing is better than Jira Align’s."
"The price of ClickUp is reasonable. The price is approximately eight dollars per month per person."
"ClickUp is affordable."
"It's very affordable."
"The product is expensive."
"This solution costs $20 per user per month. If you have 20 users, you would pay $400 per month. There are no hidden fees that we are aware of."
"I don't have a lot of information about the pricing, but I know that it is fairly inexpensive."
"The product has good pricing."
"It is an open-source solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
20%
Healthcare Company
10%
Performing Arts
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ClickUp?
Everything in one place is the biggest benefit. I also like the diagramming tools, where you can create DFDs, structure charts, and more. That makes things easier.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClickUp?
I do not know about the experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for ClickUp because I was not the one who set up the pricing, so I really do not know as it was not done by me.
What needs improvement with ClickUp?
I cannot think of any way ClickUp can be improved, probably because I have still been using it for a short while.
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