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Hive vs Pipefy

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Hive

Project Management

Project management built for speed

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipefy logo

Pipefy

Project Management

Workflow and process management, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hive the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage; Pipefy business and Enterprise pricing not published; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Pipefy actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Pipefy differ
AttributeHivePipefy
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management).

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 Pipefy

Nothing recorded that Hive does not also cover.

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 Pipefy
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Pipefy

Pipefy

  • Process automation and workflow managementnot Hive
  • Business process optimizationnot Hive
  • Task and project managementnot Hive
  • Database and form creationnot 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

Pipefy

  • Business and Enterprise pricing not published; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • SMB plan offers up to 90% discount but specific pricing not detailed
  • Free Starter tier has significant limitations: 5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month, 2GB storage

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

Pipefy

Free
  • StarterFree
    • No credit card required
    • Up to 5 processes
    • Up to 10 users
  • Business$null/mo
    • Unlimited processes and users
    • Marked as MOST POPULAR
    • API access
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • All Business features
    • Advanced security (SSO, 2FA)
    • White-label capability
  • SMB Plan$undefined/mo

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 Pipefy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Pipefy review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Pipefy better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at Free and Pipefy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Pipefy?
Hive starts at Free and Pipefy at Free.
Does Hive or Pipefy run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Pipefy runs on Web.
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 Pipefy is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Pipefy 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.

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Pipefy: Does Pipefy have a free plan?

Yes, Pipefy's Starter plan is free with no credit card required. It includes up to 5 processes, 10 users, and 50 cards/month.

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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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Pipefy: What are the limitations of Pipefy's free tier?

The free Starter tier is limited to 5 processes, 10 users, 50 cards/month, 500 database records, 2GB storage, 15 automation jobs/month, and 205 API calls/month.

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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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Pipefy: Does Pipefy offer SMB discounts?

Yes, Pipefy offers up to 90% discount on SMB packages for companies with 11-200 employees, with pricing available through contacting sales.

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