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Hive
Project Management
★ 3.9
rating
$12/user/mo (Teams)
starts at
Free
tier
VS
★ Winner
Smartsheet
Project Management
★ 4.1
rating
$9/user/mo (Pro)
Quick verdict
Smartsheet wins for operations and pmo teams who think in spreadsheets but need .
Smartsheet has a 4.1 rating vs 3.9 for Hive. Hive is the better pick if you need small teams wanting project management, email, and chat consolidated in one plat.
Performance overview
Hive
Smartsheet
Overall
3.94.1
Ease of use
4.04.6
Value for money
3.73.9
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Hive if...
Best for
Small teams wanting project management, email, and chat consolidated in one platform.
All-in-one approach consolidates PM, email, and chat
HiveMind AI adds useful assistance within workflows
Choose Smartsheet if...
Best for
Operations and PMO teams who think in spreadsheets but need project management features.
Familiar spreadsheet interface minimizes learning curve for Excel users
Strong automation and cross-sheet formula capabilities