Summary Verdict
UPWK: 5—EGHT: 0wins
Rule of 40
33.2UPWK
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
2.4%UPWK
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
78%UPWK
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
30.8%UPWK
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
16.4%UPWK
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
UPWK
33.2check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
UPWK
2.4%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
UPWK
78%check_circle
EGHT
67%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
UPWK
30.8%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
UPWK
16.4%check_circle
EGHT
2.1%
NRRNet retention
UPWK
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
UPWK
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
UPWK
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
UPWK
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
UPWK
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, UPWORK, INC trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, UPWORK, INC scores 33.2 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing UPWORK, INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at UPWORK, INC 78% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 67%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.