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Hive vs Trello comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Hive
Ranking in Project Management Software
35th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trello
Ranking in Project Management Software
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Hive is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trello is 1.8%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Trello1.8%
Hive0.6%
Other97.6%
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Featured Reviews

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Sr Manager at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
Provides efficiency in metadata storage and implementation
Many applications perform similarly to Hive, offering metadata implementations. I'm looking into their advancements, such as aggregated joins and MBT joins. Hive's virtual implementations are evolving, and tools like Snowflake offer specific use case advancements. In future releases, the Bloomfilter function should be a part of Hive. Windowing functions should also be there. I would also like to see AI implementation.
reviewer2837325 - PeerSpot reviewer
Research Assistant at a university with 10,001+ employees
Visual task boards have structured academic research projects and improve team coordination
There are several areas where Trello could be improved based on our academic research and team project usage. One improvement would be more advanced built-in analytics, such as better progress tracking dashboards or productivity insights without relying on third-party tools. Another area is scalability for complex projects where boards get very large with many cards and dependencies. It can become harder to manage without additional structure or hierarchy features. Overall, it works very well, but these enhancements would make it even stronger for larger or long-term projects. One additional area of improvement in Trello is automation and integrations. While Trello does support basic automation through Butler, more advanced and flexible automation rules would be helpful, especially for academic research workflows where tasks often move between stages in more complex forms. It would help if automation rules were easier to set up and more flexible for different project workflows. Additionally, smoother integrations with tools such as Google Drive or other study applications would save time and reduce switching between platforms. I think one additional improvement for Trello would be support for larger projects with many tasks and team members. As boards grow, they can become crowded and harder to navigate. More advanced filtering, reporting, and project overview features would help users manage complex projects more efficiently.

Quotes from Members

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Pros

"It is a good solution for us when it comes to metadata implementation. It's beneficial to have metadata stored in Hive."
"It excels in handling diverse data formats and is particularly beneficial for constructing a data lake for companies with mixed data types, such as videos and structured data."
"The product has a lot of integrations."
"The most valuable feature is the fact that I can see everything on one page, like sticky notes, and everything is set up, and it's pretty easy to use."
"Trello is very easy to install and set up, it is also easy to use, its interface is excellent, and it is stable and quite secure."
"Another feature that impressed me is the clear Kanban board, as it provides a clear view of to-to tasks, assuring the team not to forget anything."
"The solution is great for project management."
"Kanban is the best feature of the tool."
"The solution is great for project management, helps us track the progress of work and tickets, is very easy to deploy, and in general works very well."
"I appreciate the ease of creating boards and the flexibility it offers."
 

Cons

"In future releases, I would also like to see AI implementation."
"For smaller datasets, it may not be as suitable, and its performance might not be optimal."
"Trello was a little complicated initially because we didn't know how to use it, create a product backlog, or define the work items."
"Another area is scalability for complex projects where boards get very large with many cards and dependencies."
"The documentation is not readily accessible. It is difficult to connect with technical support. Additionally, their knowledge base seems limited."
"Unstructured data cannot be directly used; it needs to be structured first."
"Pricing can be improved. You have to pay more to unlock certain features."
"The product doesn't handle heavy loads very well. The information does not load quickly once there's a lot of information in the system."
"Being able to export reports from Trello, general reports, or board reports, would improve the solution for me as a manager."
"It would be great if there was a tour for new users to explain how this solution works. Using this solution for the first time can feel complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an open-source solution."
"I do believe that Trello has a licensed version, but I used the free version of the tool with limited capabilities."
"Trello was free when we used it, but if we wanted many people looped in, we did need to pay a fee."
"We pay $10 per user per month for the product."
"We are using the open-source version of Trello."
"The tool's pricing is average."
"It is free."
"I use the free version of Trello, which is sufficient for my day to day use."
"The free version of Trello covers all of the bases and all of our needs, so there's no cost involved for us. This is surprising for such a quality platform with no limitations on the key functionalities, though it also has a paid version."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
18%
University
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

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Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise12
 

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What needs improvement with Trello?
There are several areas where Trello could be improved based on our academic research and team project usage. One improvement would be more advanced built-in analytics, such as better progress trac...
What is your primary use case for Trello?
My primary use case for Trello is project and task management for academic research. I use it to organize research activities, track deadlines, manage project milestones, design tasks with team pro...
 

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