Project management software built for freelancers
Manage client projects
from the first request → to the final delivery.
ApeLab helps freelancers organise projects, manage tasks, collect client briefs, share progress, gather approvals and deliver work professionally - all from one simple workspace.
No spam. Early users get a lifetime discount and shape the roadmap. Privacy.
Project workspace
ApeLab — Brand Identity
Progress
75%
Milestones
2/4
Open requests
2
01 — The mess
Freelance work is chaos.
The work itself isn't the problem — keeping track of it is. Freelancers waste more time managing work than actually doing it.
Requests come from everywhere
Email, Slack, WhatsApp, DMs. You're a switchboard, not a maker.
Tasks get lost or forgotten
Sticky notes, three task apps, and a heroic memory that's about to fail.
Clients keep asking for updates
"Any progress?" — five times a week, across four channels.
More managing than building
By Friday, the actual craft got the leftover hours.
02 — The toolkit
Four tools. Zero clutter.
Inbox → tasks → milestones → client page. We resisted every “wouldn't it be cool” idea — what's left is what you actually use every day.
Client Request Inbox
A single, calm inbox for every channel. Triage in seconds.
Brand refresh for Q2 launch
Logo system, wordmark spacing, and client-facing progress for the spring launch.
Task Assignment
Owner, deadline, context. No 14 fields to fill out.
Pending
Wireframes
Branding & Design
Pricing copy
SEO Content
In progress
Homepage
3 attachments
In review
Brand guidelines
Branding & Design
Changes requestedMilestone Progress
A timeline you and your client both understand at a glance.
3/11 approved · 2 in review · 4 active
72%1/8 approved · 1 in review · 2 active
28%0/11 approved · 4 active
36%Client View Page
They see exactly what they need. You stay focused.
Project workspace
ApeLab — Brand Identity
Progress
75%
Milestones
2/4
Open requests
2
03 — Positioning
Built for client work. Not corporate work.
Why freelancers skip Jira and ClickUp: those tools are built for large orgs. ApeLab is client-facing, fast to set up, and priced for solo and small teams.
ApeLab
For you
- • Simple — open, get to work
- • Client-friendly by default
- • Set up in 60 seconds
- • Pricing made for solo & small teams
Jira / ClickUp
Enterprise
- • Complex — built for 500-person orgs
- • Internal tools, not client-facing
- • Steep learning curve
- • Per-seat pricing that punishes growth
04 — Pricing
Pay only for what you actually use.
Core at €9/month is a fully usable product — not a stripped-down trial. Add specialized workflow modules only if they fit how you work.
Your plan
ApeLab Core
Everything you need to get started.
€9
/ month
Included in Core
- Projects
- Client collaboration
- Request management
- Milestones & deliverables
- Task management
- Notifications
- Secure secrets sharing
- Minimal analytics
Optional modules
Toggle only what you need — from €2/mo each.
Time tracking
+€2/moTrack billable hours without leaving your workflow.
- Timer
- Manual logs
- Billable hours
- Per-project tracking
Many freelancers don't need this.
Team workspace
+€6/moCollaborate with permissions — solo users can skip this.
- Team members
- Permissions
- Internal comments
- Workload visibility
Perfect when you're ready to grow beyond solo.
Breakdown
- ApeLab Core
- €9
- Optional modules
- —
- Yearly discount 20%
- —
- Estimated monthly
- €9
- Early user priceLifetime −40% · lock in via waitlist
- €5.40/ month
Join the waitlist to lock in €5.40/mo for life (−40%). Cancel anytime.
Optional modules
Specialized workflows — from €2/month each. Toggle only what you need.
Time tracking
+€2/moTrack billable hours without leaving your workflow.
- Timer
- Manual logs
- Billable hours
- Per-project tracking
Many freelancers don't need this.
Team workspace
+€6/moCollaborate with permissions — solo users can skip this.
- Team members
- Permissions
- Internal comments
- Workload visibility
Perfect when you're ready to grow beyond solo.
05 — Early access
Be the first to try
.
Join the waitlist for early access and lifetime founder pricing. No spam.
We only use your email for launch updates. Privacy Policy.
- Lifetime 40% founder discount
- Early access to new features
- Direct influence on the roadmap
Founder pricing is only available before launch.
06 — FAQ
Questions about ApeLab
Straight answers on pricing, early access, and who ApeLab is for.
ApeLab is client project management software built for freelancers. It helps freelancers collect project requests, create briefs, organise tasks, share progress and deliver client projects from one workspace.
Yes, but it is designed specifically for freelancer-client workflows. Unlike traditional project management tools, ApeLab combines client intake, project planning, progress sharing and approvals in one experience.
ApeLab is built for freelancers, consultants, designers, developers, creators and small teams who manage projects directly with clients.
Freelancers manage client projects by collecting a clear brief, organising tasks and milestones, communicating progress and collecting approvals. ApeLab combines these steps into one workflow.
Yes. ApeLab includes a client workspace where clients can view progress, review deliverables, upload files and provide feedback without accessing your internal workflow.
No. Clients can submit project requests, review progress and approve deliverables without paying for their own subscription.
ClickUp, Asana and Jira are primarily designed for internal team collaboration. ApeLab is designed around freelancers managing client projects from initial request through final delivery.
Yes. ApeLab Core is designed for solo freelancers. Team features are available when your business grows.
Still unsure? Get in touch — we reply to every message.
Ready to try ApeLab?
Join the waitlist for early access and founder pricing.