Hive vs ProofHub
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Hive and ProofHub for creative teams, where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Hive and ProofHub differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Hive fully includes 4 and ProofHub fully includes 4.
File Storage & Drive
Hive includes file storage & drive; ProofHub covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Hive partially covers ai assistant (kloudie); ProofHub doesn't include it.
Free Guest Access
ProofHub includes free guest access; Hive covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Video & Image Review
- Freelancer Payments
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hive or ProofHub better for creative teams?
Hive and ProofHub cover a similar amount of the workflow - of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, each fully includes 4. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Hive and ProofHub cost?
Hive's Free plan is $0 forever (up to 10 members, just 200MB storage, 10 projects), then Starter is $5/user/mo billed annually ($7 monthly, capped at 10 members) and the popular Teams plan is $12/user/mo annually ($18 monthly) - but proofing, timesheets, analytics, automations, and external-user access each cost roughly +$5/user/mo, and Buzz AI is a +$12/user/mo add-on on top of that. ProofHub uses flat, per-seat-free pricing with no free plan (just a 14-day trial): Essential is $45/member-free... $45/month billed annually ($50 monthly) with 40 projects and 15GB storage, and Ultimate Control is $89/month annually for the first three months then $135/month ($99→$150 monthly) with unlimited projects and 100GB.
What do both Hive and ProofHub lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, freelancer payments and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a 14-day free trial that unlocks everything.
Is there one tool that replaces both Hive and ProofHub?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in real-time chat, freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and the included kloudie AI assistant in one workspace. Every new workspace starts with a 14-day free trial with everything unlocked, then Pro is $29/member/mo, or $20/member/mo billed annually.
Skip the trade-off
Instead of choosing between Hive and ProofHub, get boards, review, chat, and payments in one workspace. Try everything free for 14 days; client guests never take a paid seat.
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