Bonsai

Overview

Bonsai is an all-in-one suite of tools to manage freelance business operations, from proposals to contracts, invoices, expenses, time tracking, and even taxes. Used by 500,000+ freelancers globally, Bonsai turns static contracts into dynamic workflows.

Features

Time Tracking

• Simple time tracker with single-click start/stop
• Manual time input option
• Integrates with ongoing projects and clients
• Mobile app time tracking
• Tracks across tasks and projects

Contract Management

• Lawyer-vetted contract templates
• Freelancer Hourly Rate Contract Template
• Create, reuse, and manage hourly contracts
• Dynamic contract workflow
• Used by hundreds of thousands of freelancers
• Connect contracts with time tracking and invoicing

Invoicing Integration

• Automatic invoice generation from tracked hours
• Auto-calculating billable totals from tracked hours at contracted rate
• Reduces errors in billing
• Speeds up billing process
• Invoice reminders sent automatically
• Professional invoice templates

Expense Tracking

• Track business expenses
• Expense reporting
• Tax preparation support

Client Management

• Manage entire client workflow
• From onboarding through billing
• Proposals creation
• Client communication

Tax Features

• Tax tracking
• Tax preparation assistance
• Expense categorization for tax purposes

Workflow Automation

• Turns tracked time into professional invoices automatically
• Connects hourly contracts with time tracking
• Auto-generates invoices from time logs
• Single platform eliminates need for multiple tools

Who It's For

• Freelancers
• Consultants
• Independent contractors
• Service professionals
• Anyone managing contract-based work

Platform Availability

• Web application
• iOS mobile app
• Android mobile app
• Cross-platform synchronization

Pricing

Specific pricing tiers available on website. The platform offers comprehensive features for managing all aspects of freelance business operations.