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Logseq vs ProofHub

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Logseq

Software

Free open-source note-taking with linked thoughts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProofHub logo

ProofHub

Software

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Logseq has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Logseq aGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source; ProofHub the Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • They diverge on capability: Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, ProofHub covers Tasks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Logseq and ProofHub actually diverge.

Attributes where Logseq and ProofHub differ
AttributeLogseqProofHub
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20202011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Logseq

  • Markdown-based notes
  • Bidirectional linking
  • Graph visualization
  • Backlinks
  • Tags
  • Daily notes
  • Journaling
  • Search and filtering

Only in ProofHub

  • Tasks
  • Discussions
  • Proofing
  • Time tracking
  • Gantt charts
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Logseq

  • Privacy-first knowledge management with local data storagenot ProofHub
  • Open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platformsnot ProofHub
  • Markdown and Org-mode file support with PDF annotationnot ProofHub
  • Extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflowsnot ProofHub

ProofHub

  • Project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly feenot Logseq
  • Proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion trackingnot Logseq

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Logseq

  • AGPL-3.0 licensing requires derivative works to be open-source
  • Mobile apps (iOS and Android) still in alpha/beta development stage
  • Self-hosted with local-first architecture, no built-in cloud sync option
  • No native synchronisation between desktop and mobile versions without setup

ProofHub

  • The Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • The Essential plan caps projects at 40 and storage at 15 GB
  • Storage is 100 GB even on the higher plan, which is low for a tool holding project files
  • There is no free tier, and the entry price is a flat $45 a month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Logseq

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Logseq review.

ProofHub

On request
  • Essential$45/month
    • 40 projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Core features
  • Ultimate Control$89/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced features
    • White labeling

Which should you pick?

Choose Logseq if

  • You need markdown-based notes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bidirectional linking.
Logseq review

Choose ProofHub if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discussions.
ProofHub review

Questions people ask

Is Logseq or ProofHub better?
Neither clearly leads. Logseq starts at Free and ProofHub at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Logseq or ProofHub?
Logseq has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Logseq and On request for ProofHub.
Does Logseq or ProofHub run on more platforms?
Logseq runs on macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android, Web. ProofHub runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Logseq for free?
Yes. Logseq has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProofHub starts at On request.
What is Logseq best used for?
Logseq is most often used for privacy-first knowledge management with local data storage, open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platforms, markdown and org-mode file support with pdf annotation, extensible through plugin ecosystem for custom workflows. Of those, privacy-first knowledge management with local data storage and open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking platforms are not what ProofHub is typically brought in for.
What can Logseq do that ProofHub cannot?
Logseq covers Markdown-based notes, Bidirectional linking, Graph visualization, Backlinks. ProofHub covers Tasks, Discussions, Proofing, Time tracking.
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