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Hive vs UKG Pro

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Software

Our purpose is people

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hive the free plan is capped at 200 MB of storage; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, UKG Pro covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and UKG Pro differ
AttributeHiveUKG Pro
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
Founded20152020

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android 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 UKG Pro
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot UKG Pro

UKG Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro review.

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

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro 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 UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want payroll.
UKG Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or UKG Pro?
Hive starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request.
Does Hive or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
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 UKG Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that UKG Pro cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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