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.

Due Mar 28

Project workspace

ApeLab — Brand Identity

active3 members4 milestonesStarted Mar 04

Progress

75%

Milestones

2/4

Open requests

2

Approved
In review
Active
Last updated 15 Mar 2026, 14:32

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.

01

Client Request Inbox

A single, calm inbox for every channel. Triage in seconds.

PendingDue Mar 28

Brand refresh for Q2 launch

Logo system, wordmark spacing, and client-facing progress for the spring launch.

In progressDue Apr 03

Need revised homepage mockups

Update hero and pricing section before Thursday review.

Converted to task

02

Task Assignment

Owner, deadline, context. No 14 fields to fill out.

Todo

Wireframes v2

Design

Pricing copy

Design

Doing

Logo refine

Design

Done

Brief signed

Discovery
03

Milestone Progress

A timeline you and your client both understand at a glance.

Discovery100%
Design72%
Build28%
Launch0%
04

Client View Page

Send one link. They see exactly what they need. You stay focused.

Client portal
acme.apelab.co
Live

Logo concepts

Approved

Brand guidelines

In review

Final assets

Pending

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.

A

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/mo

Track billable hours without leaving your workflow.

Team workspace

+€6/mo

Collaborate with permissions — solo users can skip this.

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.

05 — Early access

Be the first to try
ApeLab.

Join the waitlist for early access and lifetime founder pricing. No spam.

We only use your email for launch updates. Privacy Policy.

  • Lifetime 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 when you are

Stop managing chaos.
Start building.

Your craft deserves the time.