HiveSuite vs JobNimbus

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.

JobNimbus is an app for roofing and other home-exteriors contractors that connects lead management, sales, project production, billing, and payments. Boards track contacts, jobs, and work orders, while automations, custom reports, and metrics support workflow management. Sales tools include lead tracking, scheduling, inspection forms, annotated photos, estimates, proposals, and digital signatures. Production tools cover tasks, material orders, work orders, subcontractor assignments, and supplier integrations. Communication features include shared-inbox texting through Engage, automated texts and email, caller ID, review requests, and job sharing. Its cloud-based mobile app provides access to business information in the office and field and can work offline onsite. Named integrations include QuickBooks, Beacon PRO+, CompanyCam, EagleView, Hover, SumoQuote, Sunlight Financial, HailTrace, and QXO. Pricing is on request, and a 14-day trial is available; there is no free plan. QuickBooks Online does not support Self-employed, and CompanyCam integration is unavailable on its Basic subscription.