Hive alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Hive: many features are paid add-ons, and interface can feel cluttered. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hive, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ClickUp	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	3 of 3	76.8

1. ClickUpTop pick
Best for: Teams consolidating tasks, docs and chat into one app
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
76.8
score / 100
Why switch from Hive
Similar all-in-one scope with docs and whiteboards.
Pros
Huge feature set
Many views and custom fields
Generous free plan
Cons
Overwhelming to set up
Performance can lag in big workspaces
Visit ClickUp Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ClickUp a good Hive alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Docs and whiteboards
Included
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, desktop, mobile
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hive alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Hive alternative for most people

Asana

More polished task model and a larger ecosystem.

Best Hive alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ClickUp

Similar all-in-one scope with docs and whiteboards.

Best Hive alternative for Mac

monday.com Work Management

More flexible boards and dashboards.

Best Hive alternative for Windows

Wrike

Heavier enterprise features for request intake and proofing.

Best Hive alternative for Linux

ClickUp

Similar all-in-one scope with docs and whiteboards.

Best Hive alternative for iPhone and Android

Nifty

All-in-one hub with milestones and client portals.

Best Hive alternative for working in the browser

Smartsheet

Grid-based planning for spreadsheet-minded teams.

Hive alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hive?

Asana ranks first right now. More polished task model and a larger ecosystem. ClickUp and monday.com Work Management follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Hive?

Yes. Asana (free plan + paid), ClickUp (free plan + paid), monday.com Work Management (free plan + paid) and Wrike (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hive?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Hive alternatives work on Linux?

ClickUp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Hive?

The complaints we hear most: many features are paid add-ons; interface can feel cluttered; smaller user community than the market leaders.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hive, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.