Bonsai Alternatives
Six invoicing tools compared with Bonsai, described from each vendor's own pages.
Quick Verdict
Billed publishes this page, so weigh its own entry accordingly. Every tool here lists invoicing and online payments on its own pages. The tools after Billed are listed alphabetically and aren't ranked: compare each one's pages with the work you do, and check each vendor's current pricing before you switch.
Billed publishes this page, and Billed is one of the alternatives on it. Every statement about another product comes from that vendor's own website, checked on October 30, 2026, and the sources are listed at the end of the page. Billed is listed first; the other tools follow in alphabetical order and aren't ranked.
Bonsai describes itself as "The unified platform for service businesses" and says it can "Consolidate your projects, clients, and billing into one integrated, easy-to-use platform." Its homepage lists CRM, scheduling, a client portal, estimates, proposals, projects, tasks, time tracking, timesheets, invoicing, payments, expenses and reporting.
On billing, Bonsai's invoicing page lists "Recurring billing" and "Multi-currency support", and says it can "Automatically send payment reminders to clients for overdue invoices to maintain cash flow." Bonsai's pricing page lists its plans and a 7-day free trial.
What to compare
- You mainly use Bonsai for invoicing, payments and time tracking, and want to compare how each tool handles those
- You want to see how other tools handle recurring invoices and payment reminders
- You want to compare plans and pricing before your next Bonsai renewal
Bonsai Alternatives at a Glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free Plan | Time Tracking | Projects | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billed | See Billed's pricing page | — | — | — | Businesses that want invoicing, payments, time tracking and projects in one account, as Billed's pages describe them |
| Dubsado | See Dubsado's pricing page | — | — | — | Service businesses that want client workflows and invoicing in one product, as Dubsado's pages describe them |
| FreshBooks | See FreshBooks' pricing page | — | — | — | Small businesses that want invoicing and expense tracking together, as FreshBooks' pages describe them |
| HoneyBook | See HoneyBook's pricing page | — | — | — | Client-based businesses that want bookings and payments together, as HoneyBook's pages describe them |
| Wave | See Wave's pricing page | — | — | — | Small businesses that bill repeat clients, as Wave's pages describe them |
| Zoho Invoice | See Zoho Invoice's pricing page | — | — | — | Small businesses that want a free invoicing tool, as Zoho Invoice's pages describe it |
A dash (—) means this table doesn't mark it; see each tool's pricing and details below.
Tool details
Billed
Billed publishes this page. Billed's invoice software page says "Billed keeps invoicing, estimates, expenses, time tracking and reports in one account." For payments, it says "Connect your Stripe account and every invoice you send gets a pay button, so clients can pay by card." and "Connect PayPal to add a PayPal option as well." For repeat billing, the same page says "Choose the billing frequency (daily, weekly, monthly or yearly)" and "Payment reminders can be customized." Billed's features page says "Easily create invoices for the tracked time and get paid." and "Manage your flat rate projects and create Invoice at any stage of the project." For teams, the invoice software page says "Invite your team, accountant or contractors and give them permissions in your account." Billed's mobile app page says "Billed for iOS and Android syncs with the web dashboard in real time". For Billed's plans, see Billed's pricing page.
- Card payments through Stripe, with PayPal as a second option
- Recurring invoices and customizable payment reminders
- Invoices from tracked time
- Flat rate projects
- Team members with permissions
- Apps for iOS and Android
Who it's for: Businesses that want invoicing, payments, time tracking and projects in one account, as Billed's pages describe them
Pricing: See Billed's pricing page
Dubsado
Dubsado's homepage says "Everything it takes to run your business, working as one." and lists "Proposals, contracts, invoices, scheduling and workflows that keep every client moving while you do the work you love." For billing, it lists "Payment plans, automated reminders that do the chasing, and real numbers on what's paid and pending." It also lists a "Client portal" and "Automated workflows". Dubsado's pricing page says "All prices are in USD" and that its free trial "lasts 21 days". For current plans, see Dubsado's pricing page.
- Proposals, invoices, scheduling and workflows in one product
- Payment plans and automated reminders
- Client portal
- 21-day free trial
Who it's for: Service businesses that want client workflows and invoicing in one product, as Dubsado's pages describe them
Pricing: See Dubsado's pricing page
FreshBooks
FreshBooks titles its homepage "Invoice and Accounting Software for Small Businesses" and says it includes "invoicing features, expense tracking, time tracking, online payments" among its tools. FreshBooks' pricing page says "Try it free for 30 days". For current plans, see FreshBooks' pricing page.
- Invoicing, expense tracking and time tracking
- Online payments
- 30-day free trial
Who it's for: Small businesses that want invoicing and expense tracking together, as FreshBooks' pages describe them
Pricing: See FreshBooks' pricing page
HoneyBook
HoneyBook's homepage says "Manage every client, project, and payment all in one place." and "Everything you need to go from lead to payment". It lists invoices and payments, a "Client portal" and "Automations". HoneyBook's pricing page says "All plans start with a free trial. Change or cancel anytime." For current plans, see HoneyBook's pricing page.
- Clients, projects and payments in one place
- Client portal
- Automations
- Free trial on every plan
Who it's for: Client-based businesses that want bookings and payments together, as HoneyBook's pages describe them
Pricing: See HoneyBook's pricing page
Wave
Wave's homepage says "Built for small business owners like you" and "Set up recurring invoices and payments for repeat clients." Its invoicing page says "From invoices to automated reminder emails, view your history with each customer for a clear picture of what to prioritize." Wave's pricing page lists its plans and its card processing rates. For current plans, see Wave's pricing page.
- Recurring invoices and payments
- Automated reminder emails
- Payment history for each customer
Who it's for: Small businesses that bill repeat clients, as Wave's pages describe them
Pricing: See Wave's pricing page
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice's homepage lists "Create one-time & recurring invoices" and a "Customer portal", and says you can "Collect payments via credit or debit cards, ACH, or e-wallets with online payment gateways." Zoho Invoice's pricing page calls it a "forever-free invoicing solution".
- One-time and recurring invoices
- Customer portal
- Card payments through online payment gateways
Who it's for: Small businesses that want a free invoicing tool, as Zoho Invoice's pages describe it
Pricing: See Zoho Invoice's pricing page
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Sources for this page (checked October 30, 2026). Bonsai: homepage, invoicing and pricing. Dubsado: homepage and pricing. FreshBooks: homepage and pricing. HoneyBook: homepage and pricing. Wave: homepage, invoicing and pricing. Zoho Invoice: homepage and pricing. Billed: invoice software, features, client management, mobile app and pricing.
When this isn't for you
If you already use Bonsai and it covers what you need, there's no need to switch.