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Hive vs VWO

Hive logo

Hive

Software

Project management built for speed

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VWO logo

VWO

Software

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VWO 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; VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • They diverge on capability: Hive covers Tasks, VWO covers A/B testing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hive and VWO actually diverge.

Attributes where Hive and VWO differ
AttributeHiveVWO
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, iOS, Android, Server-side
Founded20152007

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
  • Zoom
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Only in VWO

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment

Both cover

  • Slack
  • 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 VWO
  • Coordinating work, proofing and resourcing for teamsnot VWO

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot Hive
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot Hive
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot Hive
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot 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

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

Pricing, plan by plan

Hive

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

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO 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 VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Questions people ask

Is Hive or VWO better?
Neither clearly leads. Hive starts at On request and VWO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hive or VWO?
VWO has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hive and Free for VWO.
Does Hive or VWO run on more platforms?
Hive runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
Can I use VWO for free?
Yes. VWO 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 VWO is typically brought in for.
What can Hive do that VWO cannot?
Hive covers Tasks, Gantt view, Kanban, Time tracking. VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings. Both handle Slack, Web support.
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