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Bonsai

by Bonsai · San Francisco, United States · Since 2016

Proposals, contracts, invoicing and time tracking for freelancers.

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Starting price
₹1,800/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Bonsai?

Bonsai is invoicing software from Bonsai, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2016. Proposals, contracts, invoicing and time tracking for freelancers.

Invoicing software focuses on getting invoices out and payments in — recurring billing, payment links, automated reminders and receivables tracking. It overlaps with billing software; the difference is emphasis on collection rather than point-of-sale.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹1,800 per month.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +10 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked invoicing software options in our catalogue

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Bonsai features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Bonsai adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Branded invoice templates
  • Recurring and subscription invoices
  • Online payment links and gateways
  • Automated payment reminders
  • Receivables ageing reports
  • Multi-currency invoicing for exports
  • Quotes and proforma invoices
  • Client portal for invoice history

Bonsai pricing

Entry price

₹1,800/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Bonsai charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on hellobonsai.com.

Specifications

Category
Invoicing software
Vendor
Bonsai
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2016
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹1,800/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Bonsai — frequently asked questions

What is Bonsai?+

Bonsai is invoicing software by Bonsai. Proposals, contracts, invoicing and time tracking for freelancers.

How much does Bonsai cost?+

Bonsai starts at about ₹1,800 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Bonsai offer a free trial or free plan?+

Bonsai typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Bonsai made in India?+

No. Bonsai is developed by Bonsai in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Bonsai best suited for?+

Bonsai suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for invoicing software.

What are the best alternatives to Bonsai?+

Popular alternatives in invoicing software include Zoho Invoice Generator, Razorpay Invoices, Instamojo. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Bonsai deployed?+

Bonsai is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Bonsai · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2016 · 2 products in our catalogue

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