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Bonsai vs Freelysta
Both stand on freelance management system. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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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| Bonsai | Freelysta | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $15 per user a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hellobonsai.com | freelysta.com |
| On freelance management system | #6 of 25 | #10 of 25 |
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.
Freelysta: what it does well
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