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Hive vs Snyk

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Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Snyk logo

Snyk

Software

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Snyk 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; Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Snyk covers Open source security.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Snyk actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Snyk differ
AttributeHiveSnyk
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, CLI, IDE integrations

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).

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 Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Both cover

  • Slack

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 Snyk
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Snyk

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Hive
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Hive
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot 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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk 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 Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Snyk better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and Snyk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Snyk?
Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Snyk.
Does Hive or Snyk run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Yes. Snyk 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 Snyk is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Snyk cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Both handle Slack.
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