Compare Aconex and Hive - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Aconex or Hive?

Aconex is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Hive, and Hive is rated higher (98/100) than Aconex (83/100). Aconex offers users more features (7) than Hive (0).

Looking for the right Project Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Aconex Vs. Hive Technology

Aconex: If you’re just getting to know us, know that Aconex is the world’s most widely-used online collaboration platform for construction and engineering projects. We’ve over 10 years’ experience working with top owners, construction and project managers, contractors, architects and consultants on projects of all shapes and sizes. On retail, residentia...

Hive Technology: Hive integrates with thousands of applications to make it easier than ever to connect all your work in one centralized place.

Who is more expensive? Aconex or Hive?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Aconex and Hive.

Aconex price Has a free version , On a scale between 1 to 10 Aconex is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Project Management software. Hive price starts at $12 per user/month , When comparing Hive to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Project Management software cost.

Bottom line: Aconex cost is around the same cost of Hive.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Aconex Vs. Hive based on some of the most important and required Project Management features.

Aconex: Document Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Scheduling.

Hive: We are still working to collect the list of features for Hive.

Target customer size

The software is extensive enough to meet the requirements of all business sizes and construction projects.

Hive Project Management software serves a diverse range of customers across various industries, including advertising and marketing, consulting, technology, finance, healthcare, and education.



Aconex

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Has a free version

Aconex is a cloud-based software developed to help in connecting different groups in project management. The software works well in medium-sized companies and large-sized companies majorly dealing with construc...

Categories: Construction, Capital Program Management, Construction Apps, Construction Program & Portfolio Management.

Hive

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $12 per user/month

Hive is a cloud-based project management software designed for groups of any size that need to share files, chat, and auto task management. The software records workflow templates, group messaging, multi-task v...

Categories: Dashboards & KPIs, Video Conferencing, Business Process Management (BPM), Document Management, Calendar.

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Aconex: 7 Features

Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling

Hive: 0 Features

We are working to collect the information
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Aconex
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
Has a free version
Functionality
17
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Hive
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$12 per user/month
Functionality
12
Review
Trello
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$5 per user/month
Functionality
16
Review
Basecamp
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$11 per user/month
Functionality
15
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ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$10 per seat/month
Functionality
92

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.