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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0 per user, per month
Hive
Star Rating
(655)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansShortcut
Star Rating
(173)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 per user, per month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Shortcut excels in its ease of setup, scoring 9.0, which users appreciate for its straightforward onboarding process. In contrast, Hive scores slightly higher at 9.3, with users mentioning that the guided setup helps teams get started quickly.
- Users report that Hive offers superior quality of support, with a score of 9.3 compared to Shortcut's 8.8. Reviewers mention that Hive's customer service is responsive and helpful, particularly when navigating complex features like project timelines.
- Reviewers mention that Shortcut has a strong focus on small businesses, with 51.5% of its reviews coming from this segment. However, Hive outperforms in this area with 63.4% of its reviews from small businesses, indicating a more tailored experience for smaller teams.
- Users on G2 highlight that Hive's product direction is rated at 9.6, reflecting a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates. In comparison, Shortcut's score of 8.6 suggests that while it is reliable, it may not be evolving as rapidly to meet user needs.
- G2 users report that both products are user-friendly, but Hive edges out with a score of 9.1 versus Shortcut's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Hive's intuitive interface makes it easier for teams to collaborate effectively.
- Users say that while Shortcut offers a free entry-level price, Hive also provides a free option, making both accessible for small businesses. However, reviewers mention that Hive's additional features in the free tier, such as advanced integrations, give it an edge in value.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hive
Hive Free
Free
Best for light project management.
- My Actions to-do list
- Unlimited task management
- Gantt, Kanban, summary and calendar views
Shortcut
Free (1 - 10 users)
$0
per user, per month
Enables a small software team to ship quickly.
- Manage all ongoing work in Stories
- Plan multiple sprints using Iterations
- Get tailored reports for quick insights
Free Trial
Hive
Free Trial is available
Shortcut
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
548
8.6
130
Ease of Use
9.1
550
8.6
130
Ease of Setup
9.3
272
9.0
49
Ease of Admin
9.0
181
9.1
34
Quality of Support
9.3
492
8.8
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
181
8.8
30
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
524
8.7
113
Features by Category
Tasks
9.4
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
291
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
295
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
233
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
259
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
9.2
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
221
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
264
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
274
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
132
Not enough data
8.4
192
Not enough data
8.8
243
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
8.4
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.2
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.2
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
185
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
86
Not enough data
7.2
87
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.6
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.6
69
Not enough data
9.3
72
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
74
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
Analytics
9.5
18
Not enough data
Execution
9.7
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
Roadmapping
8.7
18
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
98
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.5
99
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
7.9
96
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.9
18
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Grammar
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Formatting
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
Content
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Product Type
9.0
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Setup
8.8
81
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
Management
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
53
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
9.9
16
Not enough data
9.9
16
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Goal Creation
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
9.4
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
Tasks
9.6
46
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.5
45
Not enough data
9.7
44
Not enough data
Planning
9.2
44
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
Content Planning
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.5
34
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
8.4
30
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Other Features
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.4
49
Not enough data
9.4
48
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
Task Management
9.4
50
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
42
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
Project management
9.2
40
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
Workload
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.7
40
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.2
40
Not enough data
8.1
37
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
20
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
Customization
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
8.8
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Integrations
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Time Management
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Proofing Features - Online Proofing
7.9
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Platform - Online Proofing
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
7.0
47
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.4
49
Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
75
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
7.6
56
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Time Tracking
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.4
59
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
7.9
46
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
53
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
57
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
53
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hive and Shortcut are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Hive is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Work Management, Business Instant Messaging, Kanban Project Management, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, AI Writing Assistant, Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools, Project and Portfolio Management, Online Proofing, Online Form Builder, Google Workspace Project Management, Note-Taking Software, Task Management, Time Tracking, Marketing Resource Management, and Email Management
Shortcut is categorized as Bug Tracking and Product Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shortcut
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
23.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Computer Software
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Consumer Services
4.1%
Other
55.5%
Computer Software
28.1%
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Financial Services
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Internet
3.6%
Other
39.5%
Discussions
Do you have the ability to chat with colleagues?
2 Comments
JH
Yep, & it's super easy!Read more
Can I control who sees what in my Hive workspace?
2 Comments
JH
Yep! And your Admin could set those controls for you if you can't.Read more
How does your pricing work?
1 Comment
Official Response from Hive
Hive costs are priced at $12 per user per month (up to 100 users). You can sign up for a monthly or annual plan. The annual plan comes with an additional 10%...Read more
What is a clubhouse?
2 Comments
SS
Clubhouse, now called Shortcut is a tool that helps software teams work together better. It lets teams plan their work, track progress, and manage tasks...Read more
Shortcut has no more discussions with answers
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