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Hive vs Marvel

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Marvel logo

Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Marvel 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; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Marvel differ
AttributeHiveMarvel
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20152013

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
  • Zoom
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Only in Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

Both cover

  • Slack

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 Marvel
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Marvel

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Hive
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Hive
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Hive
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot 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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

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 Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and Marvel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Marvel?
Marvel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Marvel.
Does Hive or Marvel run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Marvel for free?
Yes. Marvel 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 Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Marvel cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Both handle Slack.
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