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In our 2026 comparison of Hiver and Spiceworks, Spiceworks comes out ahead overall (weighted score 84% vs 73% for Hiver). Hiver is rated 4.3/5 from 205 user reviews; Spiceworks is rated 4.3/5 from 194 user reviews. Hiver has a free plan; Spiceworks has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Hiver | Spiceworks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Help Desk & Ticketing | Help Desk & Ticketing |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (205 reviews) | 4.3/5 (194 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free trial | Yes | Not listed |
| Listed features | — | 15 |
| Integrations | 20 | 3 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome Extension | Windows, Android, iOS, Web |
| Ease of use | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Customer support | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
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Hiver is a runner-up with a composite score of 73%.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($35/mo (Free Trial)).
Offers 0 features (fewer than the category leader).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (4 Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Chrome Extension).
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Spiceworks wins overall with a weighted score of 84% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Spiceworks lists the most features (15 features).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (4 Platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, Web).

Spiceworks scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 11-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Spiceworks scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 11-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Hiver is rated 4.3/5 from 205 user reviews. Spiceworks is rated 4.3/5 from 194 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Hiver has a free plan. Spiceworks has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Hiver offers a free plan and a free trial; Spiceworks offers a free plan.
Hiver supports Web, iOS, Android and Chrome Extension; Spiceworks supports Windows, Android, iOS and Web.
Hiver has an ease-of-use rating of 4.2/5, Spiceworks has an ease-of-use rating of 4.2/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Hiver has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Responsive customer support and comprehensive documentation make troubleshooting easy. Furthermore, delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
We have been using Hiver to streamline our daily operations. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. A solid investment that continues to improve our team productivity every month.
Spiceworks has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Furthermore, recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
We have been using Hiver to streamline our daily operations. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Furthermore, a solid investment that continues to improve our team productivity every month.
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