Invoicing platforms for independent contractors and small enterprises, Bloom and Hiveage have different features but vary in terms of cost, scalability and usefulness. Knowing these distinctions aids in choosing the best course of action.
Both Bloom and Hiveage provide time, expense and invoice tracking. Hiveage also provides mileage tracking. They manage file uploads, user permissions, tax computations, project-based billing and automated payments.
Both Hiveage and Bloom provide free plans with different restrictions. Hiveage limits users to five clients while Bloom offers paid plans with storage allotments ranging from 100GB to 2TB and monthly prices ranging from $9 to $39 per month.
Bloom is a vital option for agencies growing their teams because it provides better scalability than Hiveage’s structured approach and offers unlimited users on its Plus plan for $39/month.
While Hiveage relies on Zapier for third-party integrations, Bloom is superior in CRM and accounting with QuickBooks, Xero compatibility and Hiveage outperforms Bloom in payment gateway integrations offering a variety of options.
In contrast to Bloom’s project management focus on financial analytics which does not have bank connections or the ability to create custom reports, Hiveage provides pre-built financial reports for instant business insights.
While Hiveage’s solution which offers a 14-day trial period, focuses on invoicing, expense tracking and mileage tracking, Bloom’s mobile app concentrates on project management, workflows and client communication.
While Hiveage is appropriate for field workers and companies with mileage tracking, extensive payment options, Bloom is best suited for agencies with an infinite number of users and numerous integrations.
Bloom | Hiveage | |
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Core Features | ||
Custom Templates | Multiple portfolio and invoice templates available | Multiple professional invoice templates available |
Send Estimates/Quotations | Yes | Yes |
Recurring Billing Automation | Yes | Yes |
Expense Tracking | Yes | Yes |
Time Tracking | Yes | Yes |
Mileage Tracking | No | Yes |
Automated Payment Reminders | Yes | Yes |
Project-Based Billing | Yes | Yes |
Tax Handling | Yes | Yes |
User Permissions/Role Management | Yes | Yes |
File Uploads | Yes | Yes |
Pricing and Plans | ||
Free Plan Availability | Yes | Yes |
Pricing Range | Starter: $9/month Standard: $22/month Plus: $39/month |
Free plan: $0/month Basic plan: $19/month Pro plan: $29/month Plus plan: $49/month |
Trial Period | 7 days | 14 days |
User Limits | Starter: 1 user Standard: 1 user Plus: unlimited users |
Free/Basic plans: 1 user Pro plan: 5 team members Plus plan: 10 team members |
Client Limits | Not explicitly limited | Free plan: 5 clients Basic plan: 50 clients Pro plan: 250 clients Plus plan: 1000 clients |
Storage Limits | Starter: 100 GB/month Standard: 1 TB/month Plus: 2 TB/month |
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Payment Processing Fees | Credit Card (Stripe): 2.9% + $0.30 American Express: 3.4% + $0.30 ACH: 0.8% |
Varies by payment gateway |
Ease of Use | ||
User Interface | Simple and elegant design | Simple and intuitive design |
Onboarding Experience | Yes | Easy to set up and customize |
Mobile App Availability | Yes | Yes |
Mobile App Functionality | Project Management, Workflows, Instant Booking, Client Communication | Invoicing, expense tracking, and mileage tracking |
Integration | ||
Payment Gateways Supported | Stripe, Square, Alternative Payment Methods | Over a dozen gateways including PayPal, Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, and more |
Accounting Software Compatibility | QuickBooks, Xero | Limited native integrations; relies on Zapier for accounting software integration |
CRM Integration | Zapier, Direct Integrations, Calendar Sync, Website Embeds | Limited native integrations; can connect via Zapier |
API Availability | Yes | Yes |
Reporting & Analytics | ||
Bank Connections | No | No |
Pre-Built Financial Reports | No | Yes |
Custom Report Creation | No | No |
Security & Compliance | ||
Dashboard Metrics | Yes | Yes |
Data Encryption | Yes | Yes |
GDPR Compliance | Yes | Information is not available |
Backup Options | No | Information is not available |
Customer Support | ||
Support Channels | Chat, Email | Email, Chat, Knowledge Base |
Help Center/Knowledge Base | Yes | Yes |
24/7 Support | No | No |
Adaptability | ||
Multi-Currency Support | Yes | Yes |
Localization | Yes | Supports multiple languages |
Industry-Specific Customization | Yes | Limited |
Scalability | Freelancers to Small-Medium Agencies | Suitable for freelancers and small businesses |
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