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Hive pricing explained

A free plan for small groups, two priced steps per user, an enterprise quote, and a set of add ons that change the real cost.

Hive is a flexible project tool with multiple project views and built in messaging, and its pricing is a per user ladder with a twist: several capabilities are paid add ons rather than tier features. Free covers a small group with limited storage; Starter at $5 opens unlimited tasks and core views; Teams at $12 adds more advanced project management, and Enterprise is quote based. On top of the tiers, Hive sells optional add ons such as timesheets, analytics, external users and enterprise security. Below are the plans as of June 2026, then a plain look at what moves the cost.

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Plans and prices

Per user / month, billed yearly

Pricing as of June 2026. Starter and Teams are the annual rates; monthly billing runs higher (Starter about $7, Teams about $18). Hive also sells paid add ons, including timesheets at about $4, analytics at about $6, external users at about $4 and enterprise security at about $4 per user per month. Enterprise is quote based. Check the vendor for current pricing.

Free
$0
Small groups getting started
+Up to 10 workspace members
+200MB storage
+Up to 10 projects
+Kanban, Gantt, calendar and table views
+Native chat and messaging
Starter
$5
Small teams running real projects
+Unlimited tasks and projects
+Recurring and subtasks
+Shareable forms
+Cloud storage integrations
+In app and email support
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Teams
$12
Growing teams that need depth
+Unlimited workspace members
+Advanced project and portfolio views
+Custom fields and dependencies
+Automations and approvals
+Goals and proofing
Enterprise
Custom
Security and scale
+Everything in Teams
+Enterprise grade security and controls
+Advanced admin and permissions
+Onboarding and dedicated support
+Custom terms and SSO
What moves the real bill

What actually moves your bill

Hive's per user rate is only part of the picture. The add ons and the gap between Starter and Teams shape the real cost as much as the headline price, so it pays to map which features you need before you choose a tier.

Free, Starter or Teams. Free suits a group of up to ten with light needs and little storage; Starter at $5 opens unlimited tasks and core views; Teams at $12 adds advanced project and portfolio management, automations and proofing. The step from Starter to Teams more than doubles the per user rate, so size it against the features you will use.
The paid add ons. Several capabilities are add ons rather than tier features. Timesheets, analytics, external users and enterprise security are each billed separately, often around $4 to $6 per user per month. A team that needs time tracking and reporting can find the real cost well above the headline Teams rate, so total the add ons you need.
Annual versus monthly billing. The rates shown are annual. Monthly billing runs higher, at roughly $7 for Starter and $18 for Teams, so teams that intend to keep Hive usually take the annual commitment to hold the lower per user price.
Enterprise is quote based. Enterprise grade security, advanced admin controls, SSO and dedicated onboarding sit on the quote based Enterprise tier. If single sign on and tighter governance are requirements, plan for a sales conversation rather than a list price.
Pricing questions

Hive pricing FAQ

Is Hive free?

Hive has a free plan for up to ten workspace members with up to ten projects and 200MB of storage, plus core views and native chat. It is enough to trial the tool or run a small team, but the storage and member limits move most growing groups to Starter or Teams.

How much is Hive per user?

As of June 2026, Starter is about $5 per user per month and Teams about $12 per user per month, both billed yearly. Monthly billing is higher, at roughly $7 and $18, and Enterprise is quote based. Paid add ons are extra. Check the vendor for current pricing.

What add ons does Hive charge for?

Hive sells several capabilities as paid add ons rather than including them in the tiers. Common ones are timesheets, analytics, external users and enterprise security, each typically around $4 to $6 per user per month. Confirm the current add on list and prices with the vendor before you budget.

What is the difference between Starter and Teams?

Starter covers unlimited tasks and projects with core views and forms. Teams adds advanced project and portfolio views, custom fields, dependencies, automations, approvals, goals and proofing, and is built for growing teams that need more structure and reporting depth.

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