Bonsai Features Explained (2026)
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Bonsai is an all-in-one platform for freelancers and small studios covering proposals, contracts, invoicing, payments, time tracking, and basic accounting. It suits solo owners who want one system instead of a stack of specialist tools. In 2026 it moved to per-user pricing, and its lowest tier does not include invoicing or contracts, so getting paid features start on the mid tier. It is a strong pick when you want your invoicing tied to the rest of your client workflow.
Bonsai key features — what each one means for your business
6 features — each explained as a specific business outcome, not a technical specification.
Invoicing and payments
Send branded invoices and take card or bank payment online.
Automatic reminders
Chase overdue invoices on a schedule you set once.
Proposals and contracts
Send proposals and e-signature contracts tied to your invoicing.
Time tracking
Track billable hours and convert them into invoice line items.
Client CRM
Keep client details, projects, and history in one place.
Basic accounting
Track income and expenses with simple reports for tax time.
These features in practice
4 real workflows Bonsai users run using these features. Users report saving 4-6 hours/week on average.
Features Bonsai does NOT have
Knowing what Bonsai cannot do is as important as knowing what it can. If you need any of these, a different tool may be the better fit.
Which Bonsai plan includes these features?
Bonsai has 3 plans. Not every feature below is available on every tier — here is exactly what each plan unlocks.
Basic
$15/user/mo
Client CRM, task and project basics. Does not include invoicing, contracts, or proposals (about $9/user/mo billed annually)
Essentials
$25/user/mo
Adds invoicing, contracts, proposals, and automatic reminders
Higher tiers
$39/user/mo and up
More automation, integrations, and seats for growing studios
Bonsai saves 4-6 hours/week. Does your current setup?
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