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Looking for a Sideways 6 alternative? Sideways 6 is a lightweight idea management platform built specifically for Microsoft Teams and Slack. Its strength is simplicity: install in Teams, collect ideas, done. But if you need anything beyond a simple suggestion box in Teams, here is what to consider.
Why Do Teams Look for Sideways 6 Alternatives?
Sideways 6 has genuine strengths. If your organization is entirely Teams-based and you want the simplest possible idea capture, Sideways 6 is hard to beat. Installation is fast, the interface is minimal, and there are no features to learn.
Common reasons teams look elsewhere:
Teams-only design. Sideways 6 works only in Teams. If any part of your workforce doesn't use Teams (frontline workers, contractors, partners), you cannot include them.
Limited evaluation workflows. Sideways 6 is capture-only. It has no structured evaluation, scoring, or decision workflows. Ideas go in, then what?
No frontline accessibility. Sideways 6 assumes everyone has a Teams account and can log in. No QR codes, no SMS, no offline mode for non-desk workers.
How Hives.co Compares
Where Hives.co wins:
- Frontline accessibility. QR codes, SMS, offline mode. Designed for non-desk workers. Sideways 6 is Teams-only.
- Structured evaluation. Custom scoring criteria, weighted assessments, multi-stage review. Sideways 6 is capture-only.
- Transparent pricing. €695/month (Core), published openly. No per-user fees.
- Innovation intelligence. Findest integration adds external technology scouting alongside internal ideas.
Where Sideways 6 might be better:
- Teams-native integration. If your organization is 100% Teams-based and you want the simplest possible idea channel, Sideways 6's minimalism is an asset.
- Quick launch. Install in 15 minutes in Teams.
Summary
Hives.co is the stronger choice if you have a frontline workforce, need evaluation workflows beyond capture, or want platform-agnostic deployment. Sideways 6 is better if you are Teams-only and want simplicity above all.
For a full comparison: Hives.co vs Sideways 6: Full Comparison.
Want to see how Hives.co works? Book a 20-minute demo.
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