COMPARISON
Eigenfocus vs ClickUp
Project management that does fewer things, better. No per-user fees.
Built for different contexts
ClickUp positions itself as "the everything app for work."
Eigenfocus focuses on project management and does it well.
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Eigenfocus
- Focused interface with 4 views: Board, Grid, List, Timeline
- Built-in time tracking on all plans, including Free
- Self-hosted (Docker) or Cloud, your choice
- Flat pricing with no per-user fees
- Works out of the box with sensible defaults
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ClickUp
- All-in-one platform with docs, chat, whiteboards, and goals
- 15+ view types including Gantt charts
- AI features available as a paid add-on ($9-$28/user/mo)
- Enterprise compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
- Per-user subscription pricing across all paid plans
See it in action
Four focused views. Each one does its job well.
Eigenfocus and ClickUp side by side
| Eigenfocus | ClickUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time payment (Self-hosted) or flat monthly (Cloud) | Per user/month |
| Per-user fees | None | $7-$12/user/month depending on plan |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (Docker) or Cloud | Cloud only |
| Time tracking | Built-in, all plans including Free | Requires Unlimited plan ($7/user/mo) |
| Views | Board, Grid, List, Timeline | 15+ types including Gantt (Timeline requires Business) |
| Custom fields | Per project (PRO plan) | Global (basic on Free, full on Unlimited) |
| SSO | Google, GitHub, Microsoft, Custom OIDC (PRO) | Google on Business, full SSO on Enterprise only |
| Offline access | Yes (self-hosted) | No |
| Data ownership | Your server (self-hosted) or our Cloud | ClickUp controls |
| Source available | Free edition source on GitHub | No |
| Best for | Teams wanting focus, ownership, and flat pricing | Teams wanting an all-in-one work platform |
ClickUp Business vs Eigenfocus PRO: cost over 3 years
ClickUp Business vs Eigenfocus PRO for a 10-person team
Eigenfocus PRO
One-time payment
$389.00
2-year total
$0
3-year total
$389.00
Unlimited users included. No additional fees.
ClickUp Business (10 users)
Year 1
$1,440.00
2-year total
$2,880.00
3-year total
$4,320.00
Based on $12.00/user/month (Business, yearly billing). AI add-on not included.
Which one fits you?
Eigenfocus is a good fit if you...
- Want a focused tool that stays out of your way
- Prefer self-hosting for data control or offline access
- Want flat pricing without per-user costs that grow with your team
- Need built-in time tracking without paying for a higher tier
- Need per-project custom fields for workflow structure
ClickUp might be a better fit if you...
- Want docs, chat, whiteboards, and project management in one tool
- Need AI-powered automation and writing assistance
- Need Gantt charts with dependency tracking
- Need enterprise compliance certifications (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
- Want built-in goals and OKR tracking
See if Eigenfocus fits your workflow
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