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Hive vs Logseq

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Logseq logo

Logseq

Software

Free open-source note-taking with linked thoughts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Logseq has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hive the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage; Logseq aGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Logseq covers Markdown-based notes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Logseq actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Logseq differ
AttributeHiveLogseq
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopmacOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web
Founded20152020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Hive

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

Only in Logseq

  • Markdown-based notes
  • Bidirectional linking
  • Graph visualization
  • Backlinks
  • Tags
  • Daily notes
  • Journaling
  • Search and filtering

What people use each for

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

Hive

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

Logseq

  • Privacy-first knowledge management with local data storagenot Hive
  • Open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platformsnot Hive
  • Markdown and Org-mode file support with PDF annotationnot Hive
  • Extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflowsnot Hive

Where each one falls short

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

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

Logseq

  • AGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • Mobile apps (iOS and Android) still in alpha/beta development stage
  • Self-hosted with local-first architecture, no built-in cloud sync option
  • No native synchronisation between desktop and mobile versions without setup

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

On request
  • FreeFree
    • Basic features
    • 10 users
  • Teams$12/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Time tracking
    • Automations

Logseq

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Logseq review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Hive if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want gantt view.
Hive review

Choose Logseq if

  • You need markdown-based notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bidirectional linking.
Logseq review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Logseq better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and Logseq at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Logseq?
Logseq has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Logseq.
Does Hive or Logseq run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Logseq runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Logseq for free?
Yes. Logseq has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hive starts at On request.
What is Hive best used for?
Hive is most often used for project and task management with multiple project views, coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teams. Of those, project and task management with multiple project views and coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teams are not what Logseq is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Logseq cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Bidirectional linking, Graph visualization, Backlinks.
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