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Claude Code vs Hive

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Claude Code

Developer Tools

AI-powered CLI for developers

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit Claude CodeFull review
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Hive

Project Management

Project management built for speed

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit HiveFull review

The short version

  • Hive is a productivity platform.
  • Claude Code is free; Hive starts at $5/mo.
  • Where Claude Code falls short: team self-serve plan has a hard 75-seat cap; larger teams must use Enterprise, sold by quote.
  • Where Hive falls short: the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Claude Code and Hive actually diverge.

Attributes where Claude Code and Hive differ
AttributeClaude CodeHive
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management
Founded20212015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Freemium), free tier (Yes).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Claude Code

Nothing recorded that Hive does not also cover.

Only in Hive

  • Tasks
  • Gantt view
  • Kanban
  • Time tracking
  • Forms
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Google Drive

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Claude Code

No use cases recorded yet. See the Claude Code review.

Hive

  • Project and task management with multiple project viewsnot Claude Code
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Claude Code

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Claude Code

  • Live anthropic.com/pricing fetched (checked 19 Aug 2026): Claude Code has no standalone price, only bundled into Pro, Max and Team seat tiers
  • Team self-serve plan has a hard 75-seat cap; larger teams must use Enterprise, sold by quote

Hive

  • The free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage
  • The Starter plan at $5 per user per month is limited to 10 projects
  • Eight capabilities are sold as $5 per user add ons on the Teams plan, including CRM, timesheets, proofing, resourcing, advanced dashboards, external users and SSO
  • Buying SSO plus a few of those add ons therefore costs more than the $12 base seat itself
  • AI credits are metered monthly at 1,000, 3,000 and 5,000 by plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Claude Code

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Claude Code review.

Hive

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 AI credits per month
    • 200MB storage
    • Up to 10 workspace members
  • Starter$5/mo
    • 3,000 AI credits per month
    • Unlimited storage
    • Up to 10 projects
  • Teams$12/mo
    • 5,000 AI credits per month
    • Unlimited workspace members
    • Custom fields

Which should you pick?

Choose Claude Code if

  • You want to start without paying.
Claude Code review

Choose Hive if

  • You need tasks.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want gantt view.
Hive review

Questions people ask

Is Claude Code or Hive better?
Neither clearly leads. Claude Code starts at Free and Hive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Hive?
Claude Code starts at Free and Hive at Free.
Does Claude Code or Hive run on more platforms?
Claude Code runs on Web. Hive runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Claude Code for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Claude Code do that Hive cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hive: Is Hive free?

Hive offers a free plan with 1,000 AI credits per month, 200MB storage, and support for up to 10 workspace members. Paid plans start at $5 per user per month.

Source
Hive: Does Hive offer annual billing discounts?

Hive offers 33% savings when choosing annual billing instead of monthly. Annual commitment discounts are available across all plan tiers.

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Hive: What are Hive's add-on pricing options?

Optional add-ons are available at $5 per month each, including CRM, Finance, Proofing & Approvals, Timesheets, and Team Resourcing features.

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