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Hive vs Zoho Projects 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
Zoho Projects
Ranking in Project Management Software
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 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 Zoho Projects is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zoho Projects1.2%
Hive0.6%
Other98.2%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Matt Costa - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner & Digital Marketing Manager at MPCosta
Accurate time tracking has improved invoicing workflows but task management still needs refinement
I am used to working in To Do, which is a very fast platform. You can essentially copy and paste a range of tasks with various details and paste it directly into the platform, which allows it to handle them very quickly and accurately. Zoho Projects is much more enterprise-focused, so the functionality and flow is a little more restricted than I would enjoy. It has all of the same fields, but those fields are somewhat harder to get information into and out of than many other project management platforms. As for features with Zoho Projects, the time tracking capabilities are very robust, but the method by which I start and stop the timer is not very fluid. As far as features I would like integrated, I am uncertain; rather, I see features that could be improved.

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."
"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's easy for a user with a technical background to set up Zoho Projects on their own."
"The product can be seamlessly integrated into our CRM."
"It integrates so well with other Zoho applications, and that really helps to extend the features of Zoho Projects."
"Timesheets and the ability to add attachments are very valuable features to us."
"We use the tool for our core business project. If we have a new site coming up, there are many milestones that need to be checked. The solution helps to ensure consistency."
"Customer service and support are excellent."
"The solution's most valuable features are automation and integration with different products and third-party applications."
"The most valuable feature of Zoho Projects is all integrated into one."
 

Cons

"In future releases, I would also like to see AI implementation."
"For smaller datasets, it may not be as suitable, and its performance might not be optimal."
"For smaller datasets, it may not be as suitable, and its performance might not be optimal."
"The price of Zoho Projects has increased significantly over time. Initially, it was an affordable option for early adopters, but the price has risen four to five times."
"In some ways, for a small business, I feel Zoho Projects is a little too scaled and a little too enterprise."
"Zoho Meeting definitely needs an improvement, because the quality is not as good as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, which I've used in the past."
"Zoho Projects' time log addition part can be improved."
"Its template management feature could be easier to use."
"The overall rating for the tech support and customer service team is four out of ten."
"The tool should add live chat, live call, and live meeting features where clients can communicate."
"At the portfolio management level, Zoho Projects has some issues. Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an open-source solution."
"The product has different pricing models for different regions."
"The product is fairly priced."
"Zoho Projects' costs are yearly and affordable."
"Zoho Projects is cost-effective."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 630 per user per month."
"The solution is not very expensive."
"The solution is cheap."
"The price for Zoho Projects is seven GBP per user per month."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
19%
Construction Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise1
 

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What needs improvement with Zoho Projects?
More technical features for agile methodology would be valuable. Beyond automation and integration enhancements, additional improvements and enhancements to Zoho Projects would be beneficial in the...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Projects?
Zoho Projects is used for project management and task coordination. The Gantt chart feature is utilized for visual project timeline representation. The project planning capabilities are beneficial ...
What advice do you have for others considering Zoho Projects?
Metrics and data points demonstrate project efficiency gains through Zoho Projects' task management features. Other organizations considering Zoho Projects should recognize its value for project ma...
 

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