Hive vs Teamwork — Which One Wins?
Pick Hive if: Fast-moving teams that want a modern all-rounder with built-in email and AI features
Pick Teamwork if: Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management
Our take: Hive is easier to pick up, but Teamwork is more powerful long-term.
| Hive | Teamwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for up to 10 users | Teams $18/user/mo | Free for up to 5 users | Deliver $13.99/user/mo |
| Features | Gantt, kanban, and calendar views, Native email integration, Time tracking and resourcing, AI-powered task summaries, Proofing and approvals | Client-facing project views, Time tracking and billing, Workload and profitability reporting, Task dependencies and milestones, Built-in chat |
| Best for | Fast-moving teams that want a modern all-rounder with built-in email and AI features | Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Medium |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Hive stands out with Gantt, kanban, and calendar views and Native email integration. Teamwork counters with Client-facing project views and Workload and profitability reporting.
Hive's Achilles heel: pricing jumps hard from free to paid — $18/user/mo with no mid-tier option. Teamwork's: the interface feels enterprise-heavy for small teams — too many menus for simple projects. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value gantt, kanban, and calendar views and fast-moving teams that want, go with Hive. If agencies and client services matters more, Teamwork is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.