Hive vs MeisterTask
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Hive and MeisterTask for creative teams, where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Hive and MeisterTask differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Hive fully includes 4 and MeisterTask fully includes 2.
Video & Image Review
Hive partially covers video & image review; MeisterTask doesn't include it.
Built-in Chat
Hive includes built-in chat; MeisterTask doesn't include it.
File Storage & Drive
Hive includes file storage & drive; MeisterTask 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)
- Free Guest Access
Frequently asked questions
Is Hive or MeisterTask better for creative teams?
Hive covers more of the workflow out of the box (4 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 2), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Hive and MeisterTask 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. MeisterTask's free Basic plan covers unlimited members but caps you at 3 projects, 5 notes, 20-MB file uploads, and just 20 AI prompts/month; paid plans start at Pro (~$12/user/mo, billed yearly) for unlimited projects and 75 AI prompts/month, with Business at ~$24/user/mo unlocking custom fields, roles & permissions, and timeline views.
What do both Hive and MeisterTask lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, freelancer payments, ai assistant (kloudie) and free guest access. 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 MeisterTask?
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 MeisterTask, 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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