Bonsai

Bonsai is an all-in-one freelance business platform with proposals, contracts, invoicing, accounting and tax filing in one place.

Overview

Bonsai bundles everything freelancers need to run a business: proposals, contracts, time tracking, invoicing, expense tracking, accounting and even tax filing. AI features draft proposals and contract clauses, suggest expense categorization and surface financial insights from your books. The workflow flows naturally — a signed proposal becomes a project, tracked hours become an invoice, and paid invoices flow into accounting — eliminating the tool-switching most freelancers endure. It is used by hundreds of thousands of independent professionals worldwide who want admin handled so they can do client work.

Key Features

• Proposals and e-signed contracts with AI drafting
• Invoicing with automatic payment reminders
• Time and expense tracking tied to projects
• Automated bookkeeping and expense categorization
• Tax preparation support for freelancers
• Client CRM and project collaboration

Pricing

Bonsai offers a free trial with subscription plans by tier; higher plans add accounting, tax filing and subcontractor management features.

Who Is It For

Freelancers, consultants and small agencies who want proposals, contracts, invoicing and books handled in one platform instead of four tools.

FAQ

Is Bonsai free to use?

A free trial is available; ongoing use requires a subscription, with the entry tier covering core invoicing and contracts.

Does Bonsai handle taxes?

Yes — tax filing support is offered for freelancers in supported regions, coordinated with the same financial records inside the platform.

How does Bonsai compare to alternatives?

Versus FreshBooks or QuickBooks, Bonsai is broader for freelancer workflows with contracts and proposals; versus assembling separate tools it removes the integration gaps entirely.

How does contract signing work?

Bonsai includes legally sound templates for common freelance agreements, and clients can review and e-sign them directly in the browser without printing or scanning documents.

Can Bonsai handle multiple currencies?

Yes — invoices support multiple currencies and tax configurations, which matters for freelancers serving clients across borders with different billing expectations.

Does Bonsai track time?

Built-in timers and manual time entries feed straight into invoices, so billable hours convert to revenue without spreadsheet reconstruction at month end.

What about expenses?

Expense tracking categorizes spending automatically with AI assistance, and receipts attach to records for clean books when tax season arrives.

Is there client collaboration?

Client-facing portals let customers view projects, approve deliverables and pay invoices, keeping communication and transactions inside one professional surface.

Is Bonsai available globally?

Yes — it serves freelancers worldwide with multi-currency invoicing and region-aware tax features for international client work.