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Bonsai

Efficiently manage your small business finances.

4.3

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What is Bonsai?

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Bonsai is a flexible, cloud based accounting solution for small businesses with tools like bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, time tracking and payment collection.

Pricing

Free Trial available

Customer Type

Small Business
Medium Business

Platform Type

SaaS/Web/Cloud
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iOS

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Free trial
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Bonsai Reviews & Ratings

4.3

Very Good

Based on 25 ratings & 390 reviews

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Expert's Review

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 functionality, allowing users to manage proposals, contracts, project timelines, invoicing, time tracking, and even bookkeeping within a cohesive and user-friendly interface. Many ...Read more

Bonsai 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.

User Review

Johnny Digges

06/19/24

5 out of 5

Bonsai is a game changer for agencies

While project management tools like Monday and ClickUp are built as general solutions for any type of business, Bonsai is laser-focused on solving the ...

Toby

06/17/24

5 out of 5

easy to use and simple interface

Date of experience: June 17, 2024

MaKayla Beaudoin

06/17/24

5 out of 5

They have been very helpful with our…

They have been very helpful with our small business and as an agency owner they have been very helpful with any questions or feedback we have! They ...

Bryant

06/17/24

5 out of 5

Very Easy

Very easy to use. Has really increased my efficiency in sending out contracts and invoices.

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Bonsai Support

Customer Service

24/7 (Live rep)

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Location

San Francisco, California

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Stuck on something? We're here to help with all the questions and answers in one place.

Bonsai is a Accounting Software. Bonsai offers Accounts Receivable, Billing and Invoicing, Cash Management, Expense Tracking, General Ledger and many more functionalities.

Some top alternatives to Bonsai includes Xero, Patriot Accounting, Quickbooks, QuickFile and biznessmaker.

No, Bonsai doesn't provide API.

Yes, Bonsai provides a mobile app.

Bonsai is located in San Francisco, California

Bonsai offers Free Trial, Subscription pricing models

We don't have information regarding integrations of the Bonsai as of now.

The starting price is not disclosed by Bonsai. You can visit Bonsai pricing page to get the latest pricing.

This software is researched and edited by

Rajat Gupta

Rajat Gupta is the founder of Spotsaas, where he reviews and compares software tools that help businesses work smarter. Over the past two years, he has analyzed thousands of products across CRM, HR, AI, and finance — combining real-world research with a strong foundation in commerce and the CFA program. He's especially curious about AI, automation, and the future of work tech. Outside of SpotSaaS, you'll find him on a badminton court or tracking the stock market.