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Bonsai

Paid

Proposals, contracts, invoices and time tracking for freelancers

Bonsai combines proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking and a client portal in one app for freelancers and small agencies. Bonsai MCP lets you connect assistants like Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini to update clients, create projects or draft invoices. There is a 7-day free trial.

What freelancers use it for

  • →Going from proposal to signed contract to invoice in one flow
  • →Tracking billable hours and invoicing them
  • →Giving clients a portal for files and payments
  • →Drafting invoices through your AI assistant

Key features

  • •Proposals and contract templates
  • •Invoicing and online payments
  • •Time tracking
  • •Client portal
  • •Bonsai MCP for AI assistants

Pros

  • +Built around freelance workflows
  • +Low entry price on annual billing
  • +Replaces several separate tools

Cons

  • −No free plan after the trial
  • −Accounting features are lighter than dedicated software

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