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Description	Bonsai is a flexible, cloud based accounting solution for small businesses with tools like bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, time tracking and payment collection.	FreshBooks' cloud-based accounting software makes it easy for anyone to invoice, manage payments, and track time from anywhere. It's simple, clean interface means you can categorize and ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Not Available	Starts from $8 , monthly
Free Trial Availability	Get Free Trial	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	8.4/10	9.6/10
User Ratings	4.3 (25)	4 (4589)
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Total Features	20 Features	17 Features
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Starting From	Not Available	$8 , monthly
Pricing Plans	Not Available	Lite $8 /month Get Started Send invoices to 5 clients Track expenses in real time Create and send estimates Show more + Plus $13 /month Get Started Send invoices to 50 clients Track expenses in real time Create estimates Show more + Premium $24 /month Get Started Send invoices to unlimited clients Track expenses in real time Create estimates Show more + Browse all pricing plans
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Organization Types supported	Individuals Freelancers Medium Business Small Business Large Enterprises	Individuals Freelancers Medium Business Small Business Large Enterprises
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available	Available
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User Ratings	4.3 (based on 25 reviews)	4 (based on 4589 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 387 Very Good 2 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 1	Excellent 1014 Very Good 186 Good 46 Poor 18 Terible 35
Expert's Review generated by AI	Bonsai is a highly effective and streamlined platform tailored specifically for freelancers, creative agencies, and small business owners. Its greatest strength lies in its all-in-one ...Read more	FreshBooks has proven to be an indispensable tool for small business owners, freelancers, and agencies seeking an easy-to-use, streamlined solution for invoicing, expense tracking, and basic ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Purpose-built for freelancers and creative agencies, streamlining client lifecycle tasks like proposals, contracts, invoicing, and payments. Extremely easy to use, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Consolidates essential tools like time tracking, task management, accounting, and client communication into one platform, saving time and increasing efficiency. Automation features like reminders and templates reduce manual effort and errors, boosting productivity significantly. The abundance of features can overwhelm new users, requiring time to explore and fully understand. Some features might require upgrades or changes in subscription plans, which may not always be transparent upfront.	Intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it simple to set up and use even for non-accounting experts. Excellent customer support with responsive, knowledgeable, and patient account managers, frequently cited for their exceptional service. Effective for small and freelance businesses, particularly for tasks like invoicing, expense tracking, and bookkeeping. Offers valuable features like recurring billing, time tracking, project collaboration, and seamless payment integrations (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). Reporting functionalities and customizations are less robust compared to industry giants, limiting advanced financial analysis. Invoice customization options are relatively limited, which may not meet specific branding needs.
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Customers	No Customers information available.	FreshBooks

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Screenshots	2 Screenshots	3 Screenshots
Videos	5 Videos	2 Videos

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Alternatives	Xero 4.2 Patriot Accounting Quickbooks 4.4	Xero 4.2 Patriot Accounting Quickbooks 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Yes, both Bonsai and Freshbooks offer a Free Trial.

Bonsai is designed for Small Business and Medium Business.

Freshbooks is designed for Freelancers, Medium Business and Small Business.

The starting price of Freshbooks begins at $8/month when monthly, while pricing details for Bonsai are unavailable.

Some top alternatives to Bonsai includes Xero, Patriot Accounting, Quickbooks, QuickFile, HoneyBook, StudioCloud, Dubsado, MYOB, Busy Accounting Software, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Firmbee and biznessmaker.

Some top alternatives to Freshbooks includes Xero, Patriot Accounting, Quickbooks, Zoho Books, FreeAgent, QuickFile, HoneyBook, Zoho Invoice, Busy Accounting Software, QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Wave.

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