Celoxis, Hive, and Wrike are all cloud project management platforms with Gantt charts, resource management, and time tracking, but they target different…
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Best for: cross-functional teams that need deep third-party integrations and AI features without extra add-on fees
At a Glance
Celoxis
Hive
Wrike
Primary category
Project Management
Project Management
Project Management
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
Freemium
freemium
Starting price
$10/user/month
Free; paid plans from $5/user/month
Free plan available; Team plan starts at 9.80 US dollars per user per month billed annually
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standout Differences
Wrike includes AI on every plan, no upsell required
Wrike bundles AI Agents and an AI Priority Inbox across all plans, including Free, positioning it against rivals that charge 20 to 40 dollars per user per month extra for comparable AI add-ons.
Wrike
Celoxis is the only one of the three with on-premise deployment
Celoxis can run as a self-managed on-premise install on Linux and PostgreSQL in addition to its cloud SaaS option, a fit for organizations with data residency requirements that rule out cloud-only tools like Hive and Wrike.
Celoxis
Hive folds chat and email into the same workspace as tasks
Hive's native team chat, direct messaging, and built-in email integration mean conversations happen alongside tasks rather than in a separate app, which Celoxis and Wrike do not offer natively.
Hive
Wrike's 400+ integrations include a deep, bidirectional Adobe Creative Cloud connection
Wrike connects to more than 400 external tools and stands out for creative teams with its especially deep Adobe Creative Cloud integration, beyond what Celoxis or Hive document.
Wrike
Entry-level access differs sharply
Hive and Wrike both offer genuine free plans, while Celoxis requires a minimum of five full-access paid users, making it a heavier commitment for small teams evaluating the category.
Hive, Wrike, Celoxis
Feature-by-Feature
Planning and Views
Feature
Celoxis
Hive
Wrike
Interactive Gantt charts with critical path
Available
Available
Available
Multiple views (Kanban, table, calendar)
Limited
Available
Available
Collaboration
Feature
Celoxis
Hive
Wrike
Native team chat and messaging
Unavailable
Available
Unavailable
Proofing and approval workflows
Not documented
Available
Available
Resourcing and AI
Feature
Celoxis
Hive
Wrike
Resource and capacity management
Available
Available
Available
Built-in AI assistant
Not documented
Available
Available
Deployment and Access
Feature
Celoxis
Hive
Wrike
On-premise deployment option
Available
Unavailable
Unavailable
Free plan available
Unavailable
Available
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Celoxis
Core — $10/user/month Annual
Essentials — $25/user/month Annual
Professional — $35/user/month Annual
Business — $45/user/month Annual
Enterprise — Custom Annual
Hive
Free — $0 forever
Starter — $5/user/month monthly or annual
Teams — $12/user/month monthly or annual
Enterprise — Custom pricing annual/custom
Wrike
Free — $0 Free forever
Team — $9.80 per user per month Annual billing
Business — $24.80 per user per month Annual billing
Enterprise — Custom pricing Custom contract
Pinnacle — Custom pricing Custom contract
Pros & Cons
Celoxis
Pros
Rare dual cloud/on-premise deployment option among modern project management tools
Deep analytics with trend analysis and what-if scenario modeling
Two decades of operating history with Fortune 500 and PMO customers
Granular per-role pricing (Team-Member, Timesheet users) can lower cost for mixed teams
Cons
Five full-access-user minimum makes it less accessible for very small teams
Interface and reporting depth can have a steeper learning curve than lighter task-management tools
Advanced features like risk tracking, billing, and client portal require upgrading to Professional or Business tiers
Flexible switching between Gantt, Kanban, table and calendar views on shared data
Native chat and email reduce the need for separate communication tools
Generous free tier supports up to 10 members with unlimited tasks
Transparent, relatively affordable per-user pricing compared to some competitors
14-day free trial with full features and no credit card required
Cons
Free plan storage is limited to 200MB, restrictive for file-heavy teams
Advanced features like time tracking and portfolios require the higher Teams tier
Enterprise pricing is not publicly listed and requires a sales conversation
Smaller integration marketplace than larger competitors like Asana or Monday.com
AI Assistant is gated behind paid Starter tier and above
Wrike
Pros
Deep Gantt chart and dependency management rivaling dedicated scheduling tools
Highly configurable, real-time dashboards with shareable external views
AI Agents and Priority Inbox included on all plans rather than sold as a paid add-on
Very strong Adobe Creative Cloud integration for creative teams
Free plan supports unlimited users for basic use cases
Cons
Business and higher tiers can get expensive per user compared to lighter competitors
Feature depth and configurability create a steeper learning curve for new users
Resource management and proofing are locked behind the Business plan or higher
Complex ownership history (Vista to Citrix and back to Vista) has occasionally raised questions about long-term product direction
Use Cases
Choose Celoxis: PMOs and enterprises that need on-premise deployment or advanced what-if scenario forecasting
Choose Hive: teams that want native chat and email folded into the same workspace as their tasks
Choose Wrike: cross-functional teams that need deep third-party integrations and AI features without extra add-on fees
Celoxis
Enterprise Portfolio & PMO Management — PMOs use Celoxis' analytics, dashboards, and what-if scenarios to plan and monitor portfolios of projects across an organization.
Data-Sensitive On-Premise Deployment — Organizations with data residency or security requirements install Celoxis on-premise instead of using a cloud-only alternative.
Hive
Cross-functional project management — Marketing, product and operations teams use Hive's flexible views to plan and track projects across departments in one workspace.
Agency and creative workflows — Creative and marketing agencies use Hive's proofing, approval and forms features to manage client deliverables and intake requests.
Remote team collaboration — Distributed teams use Hive's native chat and email integration to coordinate work without switching between separate communication tools.
Wrike
Marketing and Creative Project Management — Marketing and creative teams use Wrike's proofing tools and Adobe Creative Cloud integration to manage campaign production and review.
Cross-Functional Portfolio Tracking — Operations and PMO teams use Gantt charts and dashboards to track multiple projects and dependencies across departments.
Resource and Capacity Planning — Managers use workload views to balance task assignments and prevent overallocation across team members.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of Celoxis, Hive, and Wrike supports on-premise deployment?
Only Celoxis. It can be deployed as self-managed on-premise software running on Linux and PostgreSQL, in addition to its cloud SaaS option, while Hive and Wrike are cloud-only.
Does Wrike's AI functionality really cost nothing extra?
As of January 2026, Wrike includes AI Agents and an AI Priority Inbox across all plans, including its free plan, at no additional cost, which the company positions against competitors that charge 20 to 40 dollars per user per month for similar AI add-ons.
Which tool has built-in team chat instead of relying on integrations?
Hive is the only one of the three with native team chat and direct messaging built into the same workspace as tasks. Wrike and Celoxis rely on integrations like Slack or Microsoft Teams for chat instead.
What is the cheapest way to start with each tool?
Hive and Wrike both offer genuine free plans (Hive for up to 10 members, Wrike with unlimited users on basic boards and tables). Celoxis has no free tier; its Core plan starts at 10 dollars per user per month with a five full-access-user minimum.
Which tool is best suited to a PMO managing a large project portfolio?
Celoxis is built specifically for PMO-style portfolio planning, with advanced analytics, trend analysis, and what-if scenario forecasting aimed at Fortune 500 and enterprise PMOs. Wrike also scales to enterprise portfolios through its Enterprise and Pinnacle plans.
Which tool fits creative teams that rely on Adobe Creative Cloud?
Wrike stands out here with an especially deep, bidirectional Adobe Creative Cloud integration alongside its native proofing tools, which neither Celoxis nor Hive document.