Bonsai vs Invoicerr
Bonsai
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invoicerr.appSide by side
| Figure | Bonsai | Invoicerr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | $23/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Time Billing Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.3 (#15) |
| Integrations | Official integration resources cover QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zapier, Calendly, Gmail, Outlook, Zoom, HiBob and a Bonsai MCP server. | The product includes a built-in MCP server, a REST API and 18 webhook events scoped by API key. |
| Product | Bonsai consolidates projects, clients, and billing in a platform for service businesses. | Invoicerr is open-source invoicing software for quotes, invoices, payments and e-invoicing to tax offices. |
| Support | Paid subscribers can contact support in the app or by email, and Bonsai says its Help Center has over 240 articles. | The self-hosted plan lists community support. |
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In their own words
Bonsai
Bonsai brings client work, project delivery, and billing into one platform for service businesses. Client management includes CRM, deals, estimates, proposals, contracts, retainers, forms, a client portal, and scheduling. Project tools cover tasks, Gantt charts, time tracking, budgets, timesheets, reports, and resource planning. Financial tools include invoicing, payments, rate cards, expenses, forecasting, and accounting integrations. Premium lists QuickBooks, Xero, Zapier, Calendly, and Google integrations. The API covers contacts, companies, deals, projects, tasks, subtasks, comments, time entries, and invoices. Access is available through the website, iPhone and Android apps, Mac OS, an API, and an extension. Monthly per-user plans are Basic at 15.00 USD, Essentials at 25.00 USD, Premium at 39.00 USD, and Elite at 59.00 USD. A pricing note lists $9/user/mo annually. The 7-day trial provides full, unlimited access; continuing requires a plan and payment details. Elite requires at least three users.