Flow Hive (honeyflow.com) has a 4.3 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 39 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Public & Local Services and its reputation is good. 79% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 13% are 1 star; The business has replied to 29% of negative reviews; 9 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.
Use on the backside of the hive
This was a great and easy to use for my first inspection with a double brood box. Only recommendation I would give, set it up for attaching on the back side of the hive and not the front. This allows you to keep the weather awning on the hive full time. If you put it on the entrance side, you must remove your weather awning (my girls love their covered porch). You can then install lifter points on the front of the hive for the handles.
It was super easy to use and once you are ready to put the box down you can definitely clear the girls from the edge as you slowly lower the box without any real weight or strain.
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LJ · 4 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-06 ·
★★★★★
Waste of Money
I’m an engineer and have been spending a little time every day for a week trying to assemble it. Still not there. The materials are cheap, the assembly makes IKEA furniture feel like child’s play, and I’m not even sure they’ve successfully assembled one with the materials included.
Reply from Flow Hive2026-06-09
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your assembly experience has been so frustrating.
We understand how disappointing it is to invest significant time and effort into a project and still not have it completed, especially with your engineering background. Our goal is to provide products that are both durable and straightforward to assemble, so it's concerning to hear that your experience has fallen short of expectations.
We'd like the opportunity to help get this resolved. In some cases, assembly challenges can result from unclear instructions, missing components, or specific steps that aren't adequately explained. If you're willing, please contact our support team at https://www.honeyflow.com/pages/contact with your order details and any photos of where you've encountered difficulties. We'll work with you to identify the issue and provide guidance or replacement parts if needed.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as your feedback helps us improve both our products and our assembly manuals.
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Hua · 1 review · Experienced 2026-05-31 ·
★★★★★
Purchase 3 times, MISSING HARDWARE AND FRAME
Purchase 3 times. Two times there was issue with the order. First time, item was missing hardware. Took them over a week to replace it. Second order had missing frame and blamed me for misplacing it. I just open it, show how can I misplaced it. They refused to send the missing parts. Paid over $90. They told me to order it again. Overpriced and poor service. I would not recommend this company. There is better option out there at a much lower price point, and better build quality. Guess WHAT, competitors version isnt MISSING any HARDWARE like FLOW HIVE.
Reply from Flow Hive2026-06-11
We're sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it is to receive an order with missing components.
This is not the experience we want for our customers, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused by the missing hardware and frame pieces, as well as the delays and frustration you encountered while seeking support.
We take product quality and customer service seriously, and we'd like the opportunity to review what happened with both orders. Please contact our support team at https://www.honeyflow.com/pages/contact with your order numbers and reference this review so we can investigate the issue and see how we can help.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we need to improve our processes and customer experience.
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Matt B · 3 reviews · Experienced 2025-07-12 ·
★★★★★
Worth Every Penny and a Lifesaver for My MS-Riddled Body
I've bought a lot of Flow Hive products over the last few years. Mist recently the Super Lifter.
I bought the FlowHive Super Lifter literally seconds after it was released, and I am damn glad I did. I have MS, so wrestling with heavy supers is not exactly on my list of good life choices. This thing has been an absolute godsend.
It is extremely well built, solid, and clearly made with quality in mind. Nothing about it feels cheap or half-assed. Even the carrying case is really nice and makes storing and hauling it around easy.
The biggest thing for me is that it lets me keep doing more of my own hive work without wrecking myself. That matters a lot when your body likes to randomly file workplace complaints against you. It takes one of the hardest physical parts of beekeeping and makes it much more manageable.
If you deal with MS, back problems, mobility issues, or just want to save your body some abuse, this is 100% worth looking at. For me, it has been more than just a handy tool. It has been a genuine quality-of-life improvement.
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Mr Scott · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-02-16 ·
★★★★★
Advice from a Newbee.
Advice from a Newbee.
I recently made several purchases from Flow Hive. This included the Flow Hive 2 and later several purchases to buy other items including a Flow Hive Lifter. My first advice to newbees is to do your homework first. Bees are not a set and forget even with the ease of a Flow Hive.
I bought two good books which I read from back to front and then watched you tube videos to get different perspectives from experts down to back yard bee keepers. I looked at both the Flow Hive and then the standard Langstroth hives and found the choice between them very easy. I would encourage you to check out the Flow Hive website and their multitude of tutorials. The Flow Hive won hands down, especially as I'm a newbee, a backyard novice and will most likely have no more than two hives at a time.
My second piece of advice would be to plan where you will place your hive. Again, watch Cedar and he will give you all the advice. I would suggest placing it somewhere where you can sit and watch them. They are so amazing and the aroma of the hive is fantastic. Also, start thinking about when you will purchase the hive and then start to think about the purchase of or how you will get your bees. I purchased a NUC from a local supplier who was reputable and was a great ongoing source of information and help.
I would suggest that you purchase your hive as winter is finishing, which will give you time to construct your hive, paint it and have it ready and plan to purchase your bees early so that they are ready to be collected in the spring when everything comes alive.
Next I would advise that you save on postage and buy what you think you will need. If you can, I would strongly suggest that you purchase the lifter at the same time. Frames can get very heavy when full of honey. So a super of seven or six full frames weighs a lot and the super lifter makes it so easy and you are less likely to squash your bees as you gently lower the super.
Next, take your time putting it together. If you get stuck, then head to the website and Cedar shows you in step by step videos on how to put your hive together. Maybe during this time, if you haven't already done so, plant some bee friendly trees, shrubs and flowering plants and think about a nice water dish for them. Lastly, take advantage of the tutorials and presenters at Beekeeper.org. The first month is free and there is heaps of information. Especially now that Varroa is here, Thank you to the Flow Hive team for making my purchase, and the beginning of my journey into bee keeping so easy.
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Fazlullah Mohammed · 310 reviews · Experienced 2026-01-29 ·
★★★★★
Good morning 🌄
Good morning 🌄
How are you
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Randol · 1 review · Experienced 2025-10-15 ·
★★★★★
Outstanding & Caring Support
Just an enthusiastic “thank you” to the caring folks at Flow. From the moment I purchased the Flow Hive, and my somewhat beginner-level questions and challenges, the folks at Flow have helped me keep the hive healthy and rewarding. These are just remarkably kind, community minded, and caring people, which are not experienced often enough these days.
Every interaction with them has been handled with professionalism, care, and genuine kindness.
I couldn’t be happier with my experience, and I’ll definitely continue to recommend Flow business to others who appreciate quality, great service., and a love for the nature of Beekeeping.
Thank you again!
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Chris Slack · 1 review · Experienced 2025-06-15 ·
★★★★★
Super Lifter is true to its name
I just started bee keeping last year, but all my bees died out before the end of the year. Come this year I decided to try to get more into it and got a second hive and increased both hives to two deep brood boxes. With these increases I realized I either needed a table to stack on or boxes or a good ground cover during an inspection or I needed to get the Super lifter. With having two hives I decided to go with the Super Lifter. Though it is expensive I am a huge fan of it. It makes doing inspections so much easier. I got the deluxe kit and it really does package things up nicely and conveniently. The lifter makes for a great way to separate the super off a brood box and even a brood and a super off a brood box with the added bonus you do not have to worry about where to set them while you work.
The only thing you have to be incredibly careful of is if you use the latches. The Super lift makes it so easy to open the hive that if you have forgotten to undo the latches you can break the wood brood box the latches are attached to. I did this the first time using it. A few extra screws and glue to repair it and I am back in business, but sit is something to be careful of.
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Tammie Short · 1 review · Experienced 2025-10-16 ·
★★★★★
I became interested in beekeeping and I…
I became interested in beekeeping and I set out to see if it was for me. As I learned more and more, I was able to see the difference in what was out there. The flow hive was my choice by far. It’s been a wonderful journey and I’m truly thankful for the training as I have my certification of basics.
The second flow hive is already filling up and I was able to get 12 jars of honey from one of the frames in my original flow. It’s delicious and the bees didn’t even notice! The neighbors were very impressed with the system too.
Thank you and I can’t wait to see what you have next!
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Elliott Van Dusen · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-07-31 ·
★★★★★
Absolutely Love My Flow Hive 2+ – So Do the Bees!
I couldn’t be happier with my decision to go with the Flow Hive 2+ for my first beekeeping setup. The craftsmanship is outstanding, setup was straightforward, and the thoughtful design features—like the screened bottom board, ant moats, and viewing windows—really make a difference for both the bees and the beekeeper. The bees took to it immediately and seem incredibly content. I’ve already seen comb being built and honey flowing in!
Everything about this hive shows how much care and innovation went into its design. It’s functional, beautiful, and beginner-friendly without sacrificing quality. If I decide to set up a second hive in the future, I’ll absolutely be buying another Flow Hive 2+. Highly recommended!
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denise · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-04-19 ·
★★★★★
Oh My Goodness!!!
Oh My Goodness!!!
Absolutely loving our new hive! We just received our bees yesterday, so still very new!! All the beekeepers we have talked to have said that they wish they had a Flow Hive. Our bees came from a Flow Hive keeper too. We sat for hours today just watching them go about their business…bees are truly fascinating!!
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Ashley F · 1 review · Experienced 2025-05-08 ·
★★★★★
Incredible Design for Neighborhood Homes
Incredible Design for Homes with less acreage
We absolutely love our Flow Hive. We live in a suburban neighborhood with lots of neighbors and you’d never know we had pet bees. The design makes it effortless and our bees are loving it. We can’t wait for our first harvest
Oh My Goodness!!!
Absolutely loving our new hive! We just received our bees yesterday, so still very new!! All the beekeepers we have talked to have said that they wish they had a Flow Hive. Our bees came from a Flow Hive keeper too. We sat for hours today just watching them go about their business…bees are truly fascinating!!
Myles and Denise
"Weather Guard WOW
Completes our beautifully designed Flow Hive! We get lots of compliments on the overall look but seasoned bee keepers & casual admirers both comment on how our weather guard " front porch" entrance looks so inviting! Bees see to enjoy its protection too. No robber bees bothering them from overhead. We're ready for winter atmospheric rivers as well! Form & Function get top marks!"
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Simon · 4 reviews · Experienced 2025-06-09 ·
★★★★★
"Use a Butter Knife or Paint Scraper" - Dreadful Customer Service
Spent over £1000 on the Flow Hive and accessories.
All items purchased were showing as "In Stock" on their website at the time of purchase. After taking full payment from me I was then told that part of my order, the accessory caddy @ £189, which includes essential beekeeping equipment would be delivered late.
6 weeks on and no accessory kit has arrived yet. Meaning I could not access my bee hive to physically check the condition of my bees given the missing J tool.
Disgracefully I was told by their customer service representative, Biralee, to use a "Butter Knife or Paint Scraper" (instead of the specialist flow hive J tool) to access the hive and inspect the bee frames. For context, the J tool I so desperately needed is included as part of the £189 accessory caddy or is for sale on their website for just £10 (I spent £1,072.05).
Instead of sending me a J tool as a gratuity for the poor service they told me to completely cancel the caddy order and then go back to there website to purchase a J tool separately!! Thank god I have a butter knife otherwise +10000 Bees would be doomed.
Love the idea of the Flow Hive system and the products I have received seem pretty good quality. I will have to await to see if the flow system actually works as time passes. But unfortunately the overall experience has been tarnished with poor customer service for the sake of a tenner (and probably £1 to £2 cost to them). Now I'm wasting more of my time writing a review!
PS: ensure if you are buying one that you have a good 4 hours available to assemble. Then another few hours to paint it!
The Flow Super Lifter is just that, A Super Lifting game changer for those of us struggling to lift heavy brood boxes and honey supers. We are younger and older, and hefting the heavy boxes and setting them aside only to heft them back into place has been the hardest part of bee keeping. Now with the Flow Super Lifter, we can do weekly inspections during this swarm season without our boxes being lifted with our hands. This Lifter does it for us fast and simply. Boxes stay within inches of the hive. We can inspect fast and simple. This is a pleasant addition and the best money spent on our hobby to date. Thank you
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Christina · 1 review · Experienced 2025-03-23 ·
★★★★★
purchased two flowhives and flowhive lifter
I purchased two flowhives. It was not until I saw this amazing invention that I believed I could be a beekeeper. I can also manage the weight of the Superflow with the help of the flowhive lifter and do regular inspections with ease.
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Brad · 5 reviews · Experienced 2025-04-01 ·
★★★★★
My Favorite Hives
I've been devoted to FlowHives and FlowHive equipment for over six years now! No Regrets. There attention to detail and superior wood choices makes it an easy and great choice. Laser cutting, Cedar and Araucaria Woods, and continued inventions make them my favorites. All my hives look like fine peices of furniture.
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BETH · 4 reviews · Experienced 2025-02-21 ·
★★★★★
Trustworthy quality product
Flow Hive is always quick to answer any questions. Their products are extremely well made and designed.
