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Arrows vs Bonsai
Both stand on client management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose Arrows if your sales team wants playbooks and automated work organized around opportunities, with HubSpot connections and access for external participants. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond the web, or if the package starting at $500/month and its minimum room or plan quantities do not fit your needs.
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Choose Bonsai if your service business needs client workflows, project tools, and financial management together. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot meet Elite’s three-user minimum.
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| Arrows | Bonsai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $15 per user a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arrows.to | hellobonsai.com |
| On client management software | #2 of 27 | #6 of 27 |
Arrows: what it does well
- Playbooks guide deal next steps using the team's sales process.
- Automates research, preparation, follow-up, CRM updates, and deal nudges.
- Native HubSpot integration; plans connect to deals, tickets, and custom objects.
- External participants access plans or rooms by confirming their email.
- Maker states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance.
What to know first
- Available on web.
- Paid packages start at $500/month.
- SAML single sign-on with SCIM and audit logs require enterprise access.
Bonsai: what it does well
- Combines CRM, proposals, contracts, and client scheduling.
- Includes tasks, time tracking, Gantt charts, and resource planning.
- Supports recurring invoices and online payments.
- Premium lists QuickBooks, Xero, Zapier, Calendly, and Google integrations.
- Seven-day trial provides full, unlimited access.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Continuing after the trial requires a paid plan and payment details.
- Elite requires a minimum of three users.
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