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OpenProject vs Hive

A side-by-side editorial comparison of OpenProject and Hive — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

OpenProject vs Hive: at a glance

FeatureOpenProjectHive
SectorPMCollab, PM
Velocity score6.35.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesproject-management, open-source, security, jira-alternativedashboards, reporting, portfolio-management, automation
Last editorial update3d ago17h ago
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What is OpenProject?

OpenProject grinds out steady releases while hardening against a bug-bounty backlog of CVEs.

OpenProject is in a maintenance-heavy stretch: a run of 17.x point releases mixes small features with a steady stream of security patches surfaced by its EU-sponsored bug bounty. Feature work is incremental but pointed — project-based work package identifiers ease Jira migrations, and 17.6 adds an XWiki integration linking project management to enterprise knowledge. The cadence is high but a large share of releases are corrective.

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What is Hive?

Hive keeps compounding dashboard, portfolio, and Buzz-automation upgrades — steady, not splashy

Hive is in a steady-shipping phase, concentrating on reporting depth (dashboard widgets, pivot conditional formatting, Gantt, chart-series controls), portfolio-management ergonomics, and its Buzz automation layer. Most recent releases refine existing surfaces rather than open new product areas. The net-new items — mobile Mail and audio messages — mostly extend existing features into more contexts.

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OpenProject vs Hive: editorial side-by-side

O6.3

OpenProject grinds out steady releases while hardening against a bug-bounty backlog of CVEs.

◆ Current state

OpenProject is in a maintenance-heavy stretch: a run of 17.x point releases mixes small features with a steady stream of security patches surfaced by its EU-sponsored bug bounty. Feature work is incremental but pointed — project-based work package identifiers ease Jira migrations, and 17.6 adds an XWiki integration linking project management to enterprise knowledge. The cadence is high but a large share of releases are corrective.

◆ Where it's heading

The product is consolidating as a credible open-source Jira alternative rather than chasing new categories. Recent features — Jira-friendly identifiers, XWiki knowledge links, Baselines refinements — target enterprise buyers weighing a migration. Security discipline, with multiple CVEs patched across back-ported 17.2 through 17.4 lines, signals a push for enterprise trust.

◆ Prediction

Expect continued 17.x point releases pairing migration-friendly features with back-ported security fixes; the Jira-migration and enterprise-knowledge threads are the ones to watch build out.

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Hive
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5.0

Hive keeps compounding dashboard, portfolio, and Buzz-automation upgrades — steady, not splashy

◆ Current state

Hive is in a steady-shipping phase, concentrating on reporting depth (dashboard widgets, pivot conditional formatting, Gantt, chart-series controls), portfolio-management ergonomics, and its Buzz automation layer. Most recent releases refine existing surfaces rather than open new product areas. The net-new items — mobile Mail and audio messages — mostly extend existing features into more contexts.

◆ Where it's heading

The center of gravity is turning Hive's dashboards into a self-serve reporting workspace for PMO and operations teams, while Buzz quietly widens from task automation toward finance-adjacent workflows via QuickBooks. Expect continued widget-by-widget dashboard buildout and more third-party connectors for Buzz, plus mobile brought to parity feature by feature.

◆ Prediction

Next moves likely continue the dashboard and portfolio reporting buildout and add more Buzz connectors beyond QuickBooks; a larger automation or AI leap isn't visible in these entries.

OpenProject alternatives

Other PM products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial trajectory or compare directly with OpenProject.

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Hive alternatives

Other PM products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial trajectory or compare directly with Hive.

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Recent activity from OpenProject and Hive

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 1d agoHiveImproved QuickBooks-powered Buzz automations
  2. 3d agoOpenProjectOpenProject 17.6 adds XWiki integration for enterprise knowledge
  3. 9d agoHiveNew Mail on Hive Mobile
  4. 9d agoHiveImproved Filter Goals widgets by project
  5. 15d agoHiveNew Gantt widget in Dashboards
  6. 15d agoHiveNew 100% stacked bar in Dashboard charts
  7. 15d agoHiveImproved Conditional formatting for dashboard pivot tables
  8. 26d agoOpenProjectOpenProject 17.5.1 patches 17.5 regressions
  9. 1mo agoOpenProjectOpenProject 17.5 adds project-based IDs to ease Jira migration
  10. 1mo agoOpenProjectOpenProject 17.3.4 fixes broken Memcached serialization
  11. 1mo agoOpenProjectOpenProject 17.4.1 patches journal and work-package disclosure CVEs
  12. 1mo agoOpenProjectOpenProject 17.3.3 back-ports visibility and IDOR security fixes

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between OpenProject and Hive?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. OpenProject is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.

Is OpenProject better than Hive?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. OpenProject is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other PM products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to OpenProject?

Top OpenProject alternatives in PM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OpenProject alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/openproject for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to Hive?

Top Hive alternatives in PM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Hive alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/hive for the full list with editorial commentary on each.