BlackCurve
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VisitBlackCurve vs Hive CPQ
What both publish
| Fact | BlackCurve | Hive CPQ |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Ghent, Belgium |
| Integrations | The integration page lists BigCommerce, PrestaShop, Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, ChannelAdvisor, Dropbox, eBay, Microsoft, Oracle, Sage, Salesforce, and SAP. | The maker lists connectors for Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, Dynamics 365 Sales, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Zoho CRM, and PTC Windchill. |
| Purpose | BlackCurve provides pricing software to help retailers analyze competitors and improve pricing decisions. | Hive CPQ helps manufacturers configure complex products, calculate prices and create quotes through a digital sales platform. |
| Security | The integration page describes SFTP as a connection option, but the pages reviewed do not state security certifications or compliance standards. | Hive CPQ states that it is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, and that it stores data in Europe, in a data center in Germany. |
| Support | The pricing page lists standard support hours for Team and Professional and extended support hours for Enterprise. | Hive says its configurator specialists help with implementation, onboarding, improvement, and maintenance. |
| Trial | The pricing page says trials provide the full Enterprise plan for 30 days. | The free 30-day trial provides a dedicated sandbox environment and access to the Hive Academy training program. |
BlackCurve plans
- Team£199
- Professional£699
- Enterprise£1,300
Hive CPQ plans
- Hive CPQPriced on request
Pick BlackCurve if…
It suits retailers needing competitor-price tracking, reporting, and configurable pricing rules. It can also fit teams connecting commerce systems through integrations, APIs, or SFTP.
Pick Hive CPQ if…
Hive CPQ is aimed at manufacturers and supports their sales teams, distributors, and online customers. It may suit organizations configuring complex products and needing linked pricing, quoting, document generation, or integrations.