Height vs Hive — Which One Wins?
Pick Height if: Product and engineering teams that want AI baked into every project action — not bolted on
Pick Hive if: Fast-moving teams that want a modern all-rounder with built-in email and AI features
Our take: Height for simplicity, Hive for power users.
| Height | Hive | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for unlimited members with basic features | Team $8.50/user/mo | Free for up to 10 users | Teams $18/user/mo |
| Features | AI-powered task creation and prioritization, Cross-team project views with filtering, Built-in spreadsheet-like attributes, Smart task suggestions from chat and docs, Real-time collaboration with offline support | Gantt, kanban, and calendar views, Native email integration, Time tracking and resourcing, AI-powered task summaries, Proofing and approvals |
| Best for | Product and engineering teams that want AI baked into every project action — not bolted on | Fast-moving teams that want a modern all-rounder with built-in email and AI features |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Height stands out with Cross-team project views with filtering and Built-in spreadsheet-like attributes. Hive counters with Gantt, kanban, and calendar views and Native email integration.
Height's Achilles heel: young product with a smaller ecosystem — integrations and templates lag behind asana and linear. Hive's: pricing jumps hard from free to paid — $18/user/mo with no mid-tier option. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value cross-team project views with filtering and product and engineering teams, go with Height. If fast-moving teams that want matters more, Hive is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.