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Hive vs Triple Whale

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Triple Whale logo

Triple Whale

Software

The operating system for e-commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Triple Whale 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; Triple Whale shopify-first focus limits functionality for multi-platform ecommerce operations beyond Shopify ecosystem
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, Triple Whale covers First-party attribution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and Triple Whale actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and Triple Whale differ
AttributeHiveTriple Whale
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb
Founded20152021

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
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Google Drive

Only in Triple Whale

  • First-party attribution
  • Real-time dashboard
  • Creative analytics
  • Sonar AI assistant
  • Pixel tracking
  • Profit tracking
  • Cohort analysis
  • Benchmarking

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios 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 Triple Whale
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot Triple Whale

Triple Whale

  • Marketing analyticsnot Hive
  • Attribution trackingnot Hive
  • Profit optimizationnot Hive
  • Creative testingnot 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

Triple Whale

  • Shopify-first focus limits functionality for multi-platform ecommerce operations beyond Shopify ecosystem
  • Creative analytics and advanced features sold as add-ons beyond base plan pricing
  • GMV-based pricing for larger brands creates unpredictable costs at scale

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

Triple Whale

Free
  • Founders DashboardFree
    • Basic analytics
    • Dashboard access
  • Starter$179/month
    • Multi-touch attribution
    • Sonar Send
    • Analytics dashboard
  • Advanced$259/month
    • All Starter features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Add-ons available

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 Triple Whale if

  • You need first-party attribution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time dashboard.
Triple Whale review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or Triple Whale better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and Triple Whale at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or Triple Whale?
Triple Whale has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for Triple Whale.
Does Hive or Triple Whale run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Triple Whale runs on Web.
Can I use Triple Whale for free?
Yes. Triple Whale 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 Triple Whale is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that Triple Whale cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. Triple Whale covers First-party attribution, Real-time dashboard, Creative analytics, Sonar AI assistant. Both handle Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Triple Whale: What is Triple Whale's pricing structure?

Triple Whale offers a free Founders Dashboard, Starter plan at $179/month, Advanced plan at $259/month, and Custom plans starting at $539/month. Brands above $5M GMV use GMV-based pricing, with brands at $10M-$15M GMV paying approximately $1,849/month.

Source
Triple Whale: Does Triple Whale integrate with Shopify?

Yes. Triple Whale is a Shopify-focused analytics platform that natively integrates with Shopify stores and connects to Meta, Google, and TikTok for multi-touch attribution.

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Triple Whale: What AI features does Triple Whale offer?

Triple Whale includes Moby Actions for automated operations like pausing underperforming ad sets and sending segments to Klaviyo, plus Compass with MMM, incrementality testing, and AI agent suite capabilities.

Source
Triple Whale: Is there a free plan?

Yes. Triple Whale offers a free Founders Dashboard for basic analytics access, but advanced features and full attribution require paid plans.

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