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Hive vs Notion Calendar

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Hive

Project Management

Project management built for speed

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
N

Notion Calendar

Calendars

Free standalone calendar app from Notion, formerly Cron, usable without a paid Notion subscription

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hive the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage; Notion Calendar calendar source support is narrower than Morgen, focusing primarily on Google Calendar rather than a wide range of providers.
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Notion Calendar actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Notion Calendar differ
AttributeHiveNotion Calendar
Pricing modelfreemiumFree product, no licence fee
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopMac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android
CategoryProject ManagementCalendars
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Notion Calendar

  • Multi-calendar view
  • Keyboard-driven scheduling
  • Menu bar countdown
  • One click video links
  • Notion page linking
  • Availability sharing

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 Notion Calendar
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Notion Calendar

Notion Calendar

  • A Google Calendar user who wants a faster, keyboard-driven interface without paying anythingnot Hive
  • A Notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasksnot Hive
  • Someone who wants a menu bar countdown to their next meeting without opening a browser tabnot Hive
  • A user comparing calendar apps who does not want an ongoing subscription like Morgen now requiresnot 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

Notion Calendar

  • Calendar source support is narrower than Morgen, focusing primarily on Google Calendar rather than a wide range of providers.
  • Its most distinctive feature, linking events to Notion pages, only benefits users already working inside a Notion workspace.
  • It lacks the task-list-to-calendar time blocking automation that Morgen offers as a paid feature.
  • As part of Notion product suite, its roadmap priorities are set by Notion broader business rather than the calendar being the company sole focus.
  • Some advanced scheduling features found in dedicated paid calendar tools, such as AI-assisted rescheduling, are not present in the free Notion Calendar.

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

Notion Calendar

Free
  • Notion CalendarFree
    • Free standalone use, no subscription required
    • Google Calendar sync
    • Notion page linking included, even on Notion free plan

Which should you pick?

Choose Hive if

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

Choose Notion Calendar if

  • You need multi-calendar view.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want keyboard-driven scheduling.
Notion Calendar review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Notion Calendar better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at Free and Notion Calendar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Notion Calendar?
Hive starts at Free and Notion Calendar at Free.
Does Hive or Notion Calendar run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Notion Calendar runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Hive for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Notion Calendar is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Notion Calendar cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Keyboard-driven scheduling, Menu bar countdown, One click video links.

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
Notion Calendar: Do I need to pay for Notion to use Notion Calendar?

No. It is free to use on its own, and calendar features are included even on Notion free workspace plan.

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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Notion Calendar: What calendars does it connect to?

Primarily Google Calendar accounts, with Notion workspace page linking as an additional feature for Notion users.

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.

Source
Notion Calendar: Was this app previously called something else?

Yes, it was originally Cron before Notion acquired it and rebuilt it as Notion Calendar.

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