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Bonsai Pricing (March 2026)
Starting from $15/mo
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Bonsai cost?
Bonsai starts at $15/mo with 2 plans available.
Free TierNo
Starting Price$15/mo
Number of Plans2
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelsubscription
All Plans
Essentials
$25/mo
Billed monthly
- Core invoicing
- Proposals
- Contracts
- Forms
- Scheduling
- Client portal
- Expense tracking
- Income tracking
Most Popular
Premium
$39/mo
Billed monthly
- Everything in Essentials
- Advanced client management
- Project management
- Detailed reporting
- Unlimited invoices
- Online payments
- Retainer invoicing
- Multi-currency support
- Expense markups
- Bank sync
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Essentials | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Core invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Proposals | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contracts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Income tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Everything in Essentials | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced client management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Detailed reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Unlimited invoices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Retainer invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi-currency support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Expense markups | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bank sync | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Essentials | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $125/mo | $195/mo |
| 10 users | $250/mo | $390/mo |
| 25 users | $625/mo | $975/mo |
| 50 users | $1,250/mo | $1,950/mo |
Is Bonsai Worth It?
4.3/5 from 1,020 reviews
There is no free tier, but most paid plans include a trial period.
Paid plans range from $25/mo (Essentials) to $39/mo (Premium). Most users pick the Premium plan.
Best for: Freelancers and consultants needing quick proposals, contracts, and invoicing, Creative and marketing agencies managing campaigns and retainers, Software teams tracking billable hours and projects. Keep in mind: lacks client-facing project visibility with no task progress login for clients.
Bonsai Pros & Cons
Pros
- Streamlines invoicing by automating generation from projects, reducing billing time up to 75%
- Easy-to-use interface ideal for freelancers and small businesses
- Professional branded invoices build client trust
- All-in-one platform consolidates projects, clients, and billing
- Mobile app for on-the-go invoicing
- Trusted by 500,000+ businesses with strong templates
- Tax categorization and deductible expense tracking
Cons
- Lacks client-facing project visibility with no task progress login for clients
- Requires project creation before some invoicing processes
- Payment processing fees add to overall costs
- Some features like bank sync delayed to 2026
- Limited advanced accounting beyond basics
Frequently Asked Questions
Bonsai starts at $15/mo, billed monthly. There are 2 plans available.
No, Bonsai does not currently offer a free plan, though most paid plans include a trial period.
The most affordable paid plan is Essentials at $25/mo.
With a 4.3/5 rating from 1,020 reviews, Bonsai is well-regarded. Best for: Freelancers and consultants needing quick proposals, contracts, and invoicing, Creative and marketing agencies managing campaigns and retainers, Software teams tracking billable hours and projects.
Bonsai bills monthly. The pricing model is subscription.
Bonsai offers 2 plans: Essentials, Premium.