GiddyUp vs HiveSuite

GiddyUp is a platform for managing a contracting business, with tools spanning lead tracking, estimates, scheduling and job production. Teams can follow leads from first contact through a closed deal on phone, tablet or desktop. The product also supports project scheduling and crew management, proposals and estimates, and e-signatures. Production functions include automated task rules and a dashboard for tracking job status. For measurements and accounting, GiddyUp names EagleView and RoofScope, along with QuickBooks and Sage Intacct integrations. Customers can order materials within the platform; electronic orders and delivery status tracking are also described. The Canvasser plan includes a mobile canvassing tool that works offline. GiddyUp is available on Android, iOS and the web, and lists inspection forms, an estimate builder, job scheduling, a customer portal and accounting integrations. It has no free plan. Its listed monthly plans are Customer Connect, GiddyUp CRM and Canvasser; each says customers pay only for jobs they win and lists user and location fees. The company says it has partnered with contractors, distributors and manufacturers since 2008 and is associated with CutterCroix, LLC.

HiveSuite is software for party hire businesses to manage bookings, equipment availability, deposits, invoices, and delivery and collection schedules. Website enquiry forms can record party details, create customer records, and generate draft quotes. Inventory is tracked against bookings to show item availability and help avoid double bookings. HivePlanner provides a drag-and-drop calendar for scheduling deliveries and collections and assigning jobs. Customers can view booking details, approve quotes, and pay invoices through a branded portal. Stripe is included on every plan, and businesses may use their own payment methods; QuickBooks and Xero are also included and can sync accounting data. HiveCrew is available as an Android app or an installable iOS Progressive Web App with push notifications. HiveIntel answers plain-English questions about business data and presents results as charts, tables, or dashboards. Monthly plans include VAT and start at £34.99/mo for Solo, with 1 admin and 2 crew; higher tiers cost £89.99, £149.99, £249.99, or £499.99 monthly. The maker describes the service as designed for UK service businesses, including party hire companies. HiveSuite says AI submissions may go to third-party providers and advises against sharing unnecessary sensitive personal data.