Software · head to head
Hive vs Reclaim.ai
The short version
- Only Reclaim.ai 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; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
- They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hive and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hive | Reclaim.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Desktop | Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
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 Reclaim.ai
- Smart scheduling
- Habit tracking
- Task integration
- Buffer time
- Meeting optimization
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Todoist
Both cover
- Slack
- Web 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 Reclaim.ai
- Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Reclaim.ai
Reclaim.ai
- Schedulingnot Hive
- Appointment bookingnot Hive
- Time trackingnot Hive
- Resource managementnot Hive
- Team coordinationnot 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
Reclaim.ai
- No offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
- Free tier is very limited (1 habit, 1 scheduling link, 1-week scheduling range)
- Pricing is complex with hidden costs from AI Agent quotas and Attendee User (AU) charges
- Weak mobile experience; primarily a web and browser extension tool
- Requires 20-30 minutes setup and 2-week evaluation before effectiveness is clear
- Outlook Calendar support is less mature with occasional sync delays
Pricing, plan by plan
Hive
On request- FreeFree
- Basic features
- 10 users
- Teams$12/month
- Unlimited users
- Time tracking
- Automations
Reclaim.ai
Free- FreeFree
- 1 user
- 1 scheduling link
- 1 smart meeting
- Starter$10/month
- Unlimited habits
- Unlimited scheduling links
- Task integrations
- Business$15/month
- Starter features
- Smart meetings
- Team collaboration
- Enterprise$22/month
- Business features
- SSO
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose Hive if
- You need tasks.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- You also want gantt view.
Choose Reclaim.ai if
- You need smart scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
- You also want habit tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Hive or Reclaim.ai better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hive or Reclaim.ai?
- Reclaim.ai has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Reclaim.ai.
- Does Hive or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
- Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
- Can I use Reclaim.ai for free?
- Yes. Reclaim.ai 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 Reclaim.ai is typically brought in for.
- What can Hive do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
- Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time. Both handle Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Reclaim.ai: What does Reclaim.ai's free plan include?
The free plan includes limited features: 1 user, 1 scheduling link, 1 smart meeting, 3 habits maximum, 1 calendar sync, and a 13-week scheduling range.
SourceReclaim.ai: How much does Reclaim.ai cost?
Starter costs $10/seat/month, Business $15/seat/month, and Enterprise $22/seat/month on yearly billing. Pricing excludes additional costs for AI Agent quotas and Attendee Users (AU).
SourceReclaim.ai: Can I use Reclaim.ai on my phone?
Reclaim.ai is primarily a web and browser extension tool. Mobile apps exist but function better as viewers than editors. Real work requires desktop access.
SourceReclaim.ai: Does Reclaim.ai work with Outlook Calendar?
Reclaim was built for Google Calendar first. Outlook support exists but is less mature, with occasional sync delays and fewer features compared to Google Calendar integration.
SourceReclaim.ai: What tasks and projects can Reclaim.ai integrate with?
Reclaim integrates with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and Linear for task scheduling and automation.
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