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Hive vs Malwarebytes

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Software

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Malwarebytes 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; Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Malwarebytes actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Malwarebytes differ
AttributeHiveMalwarebytes
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
Founded20152008

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Malwarebytes

  • Malware detection & removal
  • Ransomware protection
  • Real-time protection
  • Anti-exploit
  • Anti-phishing
  • Browser Guard
  • VPN
  • Brute Force Protection

Both cover

  • Desktop support

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 Malwarebytes
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes

  • Budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free versionnot Hive
  • Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Hive
  • Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot 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

Malwarebytes

  • Free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • Upgrade requires purchase of Malwarebytes Premium for automatic protection
  • Privacy VPN add-on requires separate subscription or bundle with Premium

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes 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 Malwarebytes if

  • You need malware detection & removal.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want ransomware protection.
Malwarebytes review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Malwarebytes better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and Malwarebytes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Malwarebytes?
Malwarebytes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Malwarebytes.
Does Hive or Malwarebytes run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Can I use Malwarebytes for free?
Yes. Malwarebytes 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 Malwarebytes is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Malwarebytes cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit. Both handle Desktop support.
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