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Hive vs SEMrush

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SEMrush logo

SEMrush

Software

Do SEO, content marketing, competitor research, PPC and social media marketing from just one platfor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SEMrush 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; SEMrush free tier limited to 10 reports per day across all tools
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, SEMrush covers Keyword research.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and SEMrush actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and SEMrush differ
AttributeHiveSEMrush
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, Mobile app
Founded20152008

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Google Drive

Only in SEMrush

  • Keyword research
  • Site audit
  • Competitor analysis
  • Backlink analytics
  • Rank tracking
  • Content marketing
  • PPC research
  • Social media tools

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 SEMrush
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot SEMrush

SEMrush

  • SEO keyword research and competitor analysisnot Hive
  • Website performance tracking and auditingnot Hive
  • Content marketing optimizationnot Hive
  • PPC advertising researchnot 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

SEMrush

  • Free tier limited to 10 reports per day across all tools
  • Keyword tracking capped at 500 per month on entry tiers (SEO and Starter plans)
  • Additional users cost £45/month per user above base subscription
  • Most advanced features require Advanced plan (£455.67/month), making entry cost significant for small teams

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

SEMrush

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SEMrush review.

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 SEMrush if

  • You need keyword research.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want site audit.
SEMrush review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or SEMrush better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and SEMrush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or SEMrush?
SEMrush has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for SEMrush.
Does Hive or SEMrush run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. SEMrush runs on Web, Mobile app.
Can I use SEMrush for free?
Yes. SEMrush 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 SEMrush is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that SEMrush cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. SEMrush covers Keyword research, Site audit, Competitor analysis, Backlink analytics.
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