Softwr

Project Management · head to head

Hive vs Roadmunk

Hive logo

Hive

Project Management

Project management built for speed

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Roadmunk logo

Roadmunk

Project Management

The collaborative roadmapping tool for strategic planning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hive the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage; Roadmunk starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Roadmunk actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Roadmunk differ
AttributeHiveRoadmunk
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb
Founded20152012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Roadmunk

  • Visual roadmaps
  • Timeline view
  • Swimlane view
  • Prioritization matrix
  • Feedback inbox
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Trello

Both cover

  • SOC 2
  • 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 Roadmunk
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Roadmunk

Roadmunk

  • Small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collectionnot Hive
  • Multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibilitynot Hive
  • Teams using Jira, Azure DevOps, or Asana as primary project tracking systemsnot 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

Roadmunk

  • Starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing contact; feature scope and support terms not published
  • Two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync available only on Business tier and above at additional $9/collaborator/month
  • Pricing model based per-editor seats rather than per-organisation, scaling costs significantly for larger teams

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

Roadmunk

Free
  • Starter$19/month
    • Billed annually
    • Unlimited roadmaps
    • 3 reviewers included
  • Business$49/month
    • Billed annually
    • Feedback collection
    • Idea management
  • Professional$99/month
    • Billed annually
    • Advanced visualizations
    • Real-time publishing
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • Billed annually
    • Private cloud

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 Roadmunk if

  • You need visual roadmaps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want timeline view.
Roadmunk review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Roadmunk better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at Free and Roadmunk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Roadmunk?
Hive starts at Free and Roadmunk at Free.
Does Hive or Roadmunk run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Roadmunk 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 Roadmunk is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Roadmunk cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps, Timeline view, Swimlane view, Prioritization matrix. Both handle SOC 2, Web support.

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
Roadmunk: How much does Roadmunk cost?

Starter is $19 per editor per month (billed annually), Business is $49 per editor, and Professional is $99 per editor. Enterprise plans require contacting sales.

Source
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.

Source
Roadmunk: Does Roadmunk offer a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available at the Business package feature level.

Source
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
Roadmunk: What are reviewer limits in each plan?

Starter includes 3 reviewers, Business includes 5, Professional includes 10, and additional reviewers cost $5 per month in any plan.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Hive

More on Roadmunk

Keep looking

Other head to heads