Get a recommendation
Tell us your requirements and our advisors will help you compare and shortlist the best-fit options — free and unbiased.
A real human, fast
Someone on our team replies within one business day — no bots, no ticket queue.
Routed to the right team
Buying, selling, partnering, or investing — you reach the people who can actually help.
Independent & unbiased
No pushy sales. Just honest guidance grounded in the ecosystem.
Tailored to your context
Tell us what you need and we shape the next steps around it.
Who are you? Pick the option that fits best.
All-in-one business tool for freelancers
Bonsai is an all-in-one business management tool for freelancers and small agencies, combining proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking, task management, CRM, and expense tracking in one platform. It is designed to help independent professionals run the full client lifecycle - from proposal to payment - without juggling separate tools.
The platform covers the freelancer workflow end to end: create proposals and contracts, send invoices, track time and expenses, manage projects and clients in a built-in CRM, schedule work, and even access a client portal. Its integrated approach means client, project, and financial data connect, so freelancers spend less time on admin and more on billable work.
Bonsai offers four per-user plans - Basic at 15 dollars per month (9 annual), Essentials at 25 dollars (19 annual), Premium at 39 dollars (29 annual), and Elite at 59 dollars (49 annual) - with a 7-day free trial. Basic covers time tracking, tasks, CRM, and unlimited projects but no invoicing or proposals; Essentials adds invoicing, contracts, proposals, and scheduling; Premium adds client portals and integrations; Elite adds team features. Aimed at freelancers and small agencies, it competes with FreshBooks, QuickBooks, HoneyBook, Dubsado, and Harvest.
Pricing Model
Subscription
Starting Price
$9/mo
Free Options
Free trial
| Feature | Basic | Essentials Popular | Premium | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per user, 9 dollars annual | — | — | — | |
| Time tracking | — | — | — | |
| Task management | — | — | — | |
| CRM | — | — | — | |
| Unlimited projects | — | — | — | |
| No invoicing | — | — | — | |
| Per user, 19 dollars annual | — | — | — | |
| Invoicing | — | — | — | |
| Contracts | — | — | — | |
| Proposals | — | — | — | |
| Scheduling | — | — | — | |
| Expense tracking | — | — | — | |
| Per user, 29 dollars annual | — | — | — | |
| Client portals | — | — | — | |
| Gantt views | — | — | — | |
| QuickBooks and Zapier | — | — | — | |
| Profit reports | — | — | — | |
| Per user, 49 dollars annual | — | — | — | |
| Custom permissions | — | — | — | |
| Staffing management | — | — | — | |
| Team features | — | — | — | |
| Dedicated onboarding | — | — | — |
Other
Finance
Communication
Missing an integration?
API Types
SDK Availability
Verify SDK availability in vendor's documentation.
Developer Features
No reviews yet. Be the first to review Bonsai.
Have a question about Bonsai? Ask the community.
Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
PrivacyFedRAMP
GovernmentCSA STAR
CloudDeployment & Data
Data Residency Options
Verify with vendor for your specific region requirements.
Cloud accounting and invoicing built for small businesses.
Accounting and financial management software for small businesses
Time tracking, invoicing, and project profitability software
Open-source invoicing for freelancers and SMBs
