Comparison · 2026
Hive is a capable PM tool with multiple project views, native time tracking and proofing — a solid all-rounder. Compared with PeakKR it's per-seat rather than flat, and it lacks phased to-dos, Hill Charts and the built-in SEO connectors and retainer tracking agencies lean on.
Flat $100/mo · unlimited users · 14-day free trial
PeakKRThe agency workspace that bills itself
Best for SEO & marketing agencies that want projects, timesheets, retainers, client overviews and built-in SEO/AI — at one flat price.
$100/mo flat · unlimited users
Collaborative PM with time tracking
Best for: Teams wanting flexible views plus native time tracking and proofing.
Free tier; Starter/Teams billed per user/month.
How PeakKR and Hive stack up on the things agencies actually bill for.
| Feature | PeakKR | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Flat pricing — no per-seat fees | Per-seat pricing | |
| Unlimited users included | Priced per user | |
| Built-in time tracking & timesheets | Native time tracking | |
| Agency retainer / monthly hours tracking | No retainer tracking | |
| Client-ready project overviews | Guest access | |
| Phased to-dos & task dependencies | Dependencies available | |
| Hill Charts (progress, not %) | No Hill Charts | |
| SEO connectors (SEMrush & Moz) | No SEO connectors | |
| Built-in AI (recaps, briefs, analysis) | Hive AI add-on | |
| Purpose-built for SEO & marketing agencies | Agency-friendly |
Reflects typical plans as we understand them. Tools change often — please verify current pricing and features on Hive's website.
$100/mo for the whole team — no counting seats, no surprise bills as you grow.
Native timesheets and monthly retainer tracking, with alerts at 80% and 100% of budget.
Pull SEMrush & Moz per client, auto-generate content briefs, and get AI catch-up recaps.
Phased to-dos that unlock in order, Hill Charts, and deadlines that shift with reality.
Teams wanting flexible views plus native time tracking and proofing. If that's the core of what you need, Hive is a great pick. PeakKR is the better fit when you're running client work at a flat price and want time, retainers, client overviews and SEO/AI without bolting on extra tools.
Spin up a workspace in minutes. Unlimited people and projects, one flat price.
PeakKR is a flat $100/month for unlimited users, projects and clients. Free tier; Starter/Teams billed per user/month. For a growing team, a flat rate is usually far cheaper than paying per seat.
Hive includes native time tracking. PeakKR does too — plus monthly retainer tracking with budget alerts at 80% and 100%.
Yes — especially for SEO and marketing agencies. PeakKR covers projects, phased to-dos, timesheets, retainers, client-ready overviews and built-in SEO/AI in one flat-priced workspace.
Yes. PeakKR has a 14-day free trial — add a card to start, with no charge for the first 14 days, and cancel anytime.
