Bonsai
Basic $9/mo / Essentials $19/mo / Premium $29/mo (per user, billed annually)Freelancer-focused with contracts, proposals, invoicing, and time tracking. Per-user pricing model.
Why founders use Bonsai
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Bonsai is tailored specifically for freelancers and independent contractors who need a full business toolkit. The Essential plan ($19/mo per user when billed annually) includes proposals, contracts, invoicing, client portal, scheduling, and expense tracking. It's built on the premise that freelancers need legal and financial tools, not just project management. Bonsai's contract library is comprehensive and professionally written, appealing to creatives who need turnkey agreement templates.\n\nUnlike Plutio's flat-rate pricing, Bonsai uses per-user pricing, which makes scaling with a team more expensive. However, for solo freelancers, the Essentials tier is affordable and includes features HoneyBook charges more for. The time tracking integration with invoicing is particularly strong.