Head-to-head
Hive vs Adobe Workfront
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Hive and Adobe Workfront for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Hive and Adobe Workfront differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Hive fully includes 4 and Adobe Workfront fully includes 4.
Video & Image Review
Adobe Workfront includes video & image review; Hive covers it partially.
Built-in Chat
Hive includes built-in chat; Adobe Workfront doesn't include it.
Calendar & Scheduling
Hive includes calendar & scheduling; Adobe Workfront covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Adobe Workfront includes ai assistant (kloudie); 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:
- Freelancer Payments
- Free Guest Access
Frequently asked questions
Is Hive or Adobe Workfront better for creative teams?
Hive and Adobe Workfront 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 Adobe Workfront 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. adobe workfront is quote-only with no public price and no free plan — its three tiers (select, prime, ultimate) are estimated at roughly $49–$99 per user/month billed annually, and key capabilities like the workfront planning ai assistant and fusion automation are paid add-ons layered on top, with implementation and onboarding fees common.
What do both Hive and Adobe Workfront lack?
Neither fully includes freelancer payments and free guest access. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Hive and Adobe Workfront?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
Skip the trade-off
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