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Hive vs Trello comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

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
Trello
Ranking in Project Management Software
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Hive is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trello is 2.0%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Trello2.0%
Hive0.6%
Other97.4%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

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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.
reviewer2837325 - PeerSpot reviewer
Research Assistant at a university with 10,001+ employees
Visual task boards have structured academic research projects and improve team coordination
There are several areas where Trello could be improved based on our academic research and team project usage. One improvement would be more advanced built-in analytics, such as better progress tracking dashboards or productivity insights without relying on third-party tools. Another area is scalability for complex projects where boards get very large with many cards and dependencies. It can become harder to manage without additional structure or hierarchy features. Overall, it works very well, but these enhancements would make it even stronger for larger or long-term projects. One additional area of improvement in Trello is automation and integrations. While Trello does support basic automation through Butler, more advanced and flexible automation rules would be helpful, especially for academic research workflows where tasks often move between stages in more complex forms. It would help if automation rules were easier to set up and more flexible for different project workflows. Additionally, smoother integrations with tools such as Google Drive or other study applications would save time and reduce switching between platforms. I think one additional improvement for Trello would be support for larger projects with many tasks and team members. As boards grow, they can become crowded and harder to navigate. More advanced filtering, reporting, and project overview features would help users manage complex projects more efficiently.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a good solution for us when it comes to metadata implementation. It's beneficial to have metadata stored in Hive."
"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."
"The product helps with the management of projects."
"While Nasuni has a learning curve, it becomes user-friendly once mastered."
"Trello is quite easy to learn. The features that are available in the current version are enough to do your basic documentation and management."
"The software is very stable."
"The product has a lot of integrations."
"My advice to people looking into implementing Trello is to just do it, because it's really a great software, very easy to use, and a great collaboration tool, as long as you implement it into your organization properly."
"Trello's user interface is really good, making it easy for us to maintain and monitor."
"Kanban is the best feature of the tool."
 

Cons

"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."
"Sometimes, I find it challenging to manage the checklists."
"Trello wasn't a tool that offered lightning-fast speed like users wanted it to be for them."
"There can be bugs sometimes. When more than one person tries to edit the description at the same time, it can do some unexpected things."
"Trello cannot be integrated with other tools like Jira and Google Workspace."
"It would be great if there was a tour for new users to explain how this solution works. Using this solution for the first time can feel complicated."
"It could have a bit more customization, especially for organizations that may want to integrate it into their own systems."
"The mobile version of Trello can be improved upon."
"Being able to export reports from Trello, general reports, or board reports, would improve the solution for me as a manager."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an open-source solution."
"The tool's pricing is average."
"We pay $10 per user per month for the product."
"It is free."
"I do believe that Trello has a licensed version, but I used the free version of the tool with limited capabilities."
"Maybe it would be better if they offered some extra tiers, so you don't have to go all the way up to the pro level."
"We are using the open-source version of Trello."
"We didn't need to pay for the solution."
"Trello has a really good price."
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Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

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Midsize Enterprise10
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What needs improvement with Trello?
Maybe some AI enhancements would be beneficial, but in terms of how we use Trello here, a lot of people seem to be really happy with Trello and that is always the go-to. Most people will just immed...
What is your primary use case for Trello?
I mostly do software development. I am building a SaaS platform for business process automation, so I mostly work with software now. That is why Trello is mentioned. I am not working much with netw...
 

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