Is Hiveage or Kantata better?

Neither clearly leads. Hiveage starts at Free and Kantata at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Hiveage or Kantata?

Hiveage has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hiveage and On request for Kantata.

Does Hiveage or Kantata run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

Can I use Hiveage for free?

Yes. Hiveage has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kantata starts at On request.

What is Hiveage best used for?

Hiveage is most often used for tracking when clients view and pay invoices remotely, managing unlimited recurring billing for subscription retainer services, creating and sending invoices immediately from job sites, generating financial reports without spreadsheets. Of those, tracking when clients view and pay invoices remotely and managing unlimited recurring billing for subscription retainer services are not what Kantata is typically brought in for.

Professional Services · head to head

Hiveage vs Kantata

Hiveage

Professional Services

Simple, all-in-one invoicing and billing software

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Kantata

Professional Services

AI-powered professional services automation, formerly Mavenlink

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only Hiveage has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Each has a real cost: Hiveage free plan limited to 5 clients; Kantata no transparent pricing tiers or rates published on the pricing page
Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hiveage and Kantata actually diverge.

Attributes where Hiveage and Kantata differ
Attribute	Hiveage	Kantata
Starting price	Free	On request
Pricing model	freemium	quote
Free tier	Yes	No

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Professional Services).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hiveage

Tracking when clients view and pay invoices remotelynot Kantata
Managing unlimited recurring billing for subscription retainer servicesnot Kantata
Creating and sending invoices immediately from job sitesnot Kantata
Generating financial reports without spreadsheetsnot Kantata
Coordinating team expenses and billable hours for agenciesnot Kantata

Kantata

Reducing cost leakage in professional services operationsnot Hiveage
Increasing resource utilization across global operations teamsnot Hiveage
Improving revenue forecasting accuracy for pipeline planningnot Hiveage
Boosting service margins through better project managementnot Hiveage
Automating workflows across connected business toolsnot Hiveage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hiveage

Free plan limited to 5 clients
Client limits increase with plan tier
Custom plans for 1,000+ clients require direct contact

Kantata

No transparent pricing tiers or rates published on the pricing page
Pricing is entirely custom based on company size, goals, and team structure
Customers must complete a form before receiving pricing information from a PSA Advisor

Pricing, plan by plan

Hiveage

Free

FreeFree
- 5 clients
- Unlimited invoices/estimates/time tracking/expenses
Basic$16/month
- 50 clients
- Financial reports
Pro$25/month
- 250 clients
- 5 team members
- Custom domain
Plus$42/month
- 1,000 clients
- 10 team members
- API access

Kantata

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Kantata review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Hiveage if

You want to start without paying.

Hiveage review

Choose Kantata if

Nothing in the data separates Kantata from Hiveage on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Kantata review

Questions people ask

Is Hiveage or Kantata better?: Neither clearly leads. Hiveage starts at Free and Kantata at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hiveage or Kantata?: Hiveage has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hiveage and On request for Kantata.
Does Hiveage or Kantata run on more platforms?: Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Hiveage for free?: Yes. Hiveage has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kantata starts at On request.
What is Hiveage best used for?: Hiveage is most often used for tracking when clients view and pay invoices remotely, managing unlimited recurring billing for subscription retainer services, creating and sending invoices immediately from job sites, generating financial reports without spreadsheets. Of those, tracking when clients view and pay invoices remotely and managing unlimited recurring billing for subscription retainer services are not what Kantata is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hiveage: Does Hiveage offer annual billing discounts?

Hiveage annual plans provide 17% savings compared to monthly billing. Yearly plan prices are lower than monthly equivalents across all tiers.

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Kantata: How much does Kantata cost?

Kantata does not publish standard pricing. Pricing is custom-built for each customer based on company size, business goals, and how the team works. Interested customers submit a form to discuss pricing with a PSA Advisor.

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Hiveage: Can I cancel Hiveage anytime?

Yes, Hiveage users can switch between plans or cancel anytime without long-term contracts required.

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Kantata: Is Kantata pricing based on per-seat licensing?

Kantata does not use standard per-seat pricing. Each plan is tailored to individual business requirements, company size, and team structure, determined through direct consultation with their sales team.

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Hiveage: Is there a trial for Hiveage?

Hiveage offers a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan with no credit card required.

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Hiveage vs Kantata

Hiveage

Kantata

The short version

Where they differ

What people use each for

Hiveage

Kantata

Where each one falls short

Hiveage

Kantata

Pricing, plan by plan

Hiveage

Kantata

Which should you pick?

Choose Hiveage if

Choose Kantata if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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