Bonsai vs Sprout Studio
Bonsai
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getsproutstudio.comSide by side
| Figure | Bonsai | Sprout Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Client Management software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.5 (#17) |
| CRM | The product includes CRM records, pipeline management, contacts, companies, email and calendar synchronization, search and custom views. | The CRM collects leads, manages inquiries, streamlines communications, and supports client booking workflows. |
| Integrations | Official integration resources cover QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zapier, Calendly, Gmail, Outlook, Zoom, HiBob and a Bonsai MCP server. | The CRM feature page lists two-way calendar sync; the pricing comparison specifies Two-way Google Calendar Sync on the Pro and Unlimited plans. |
| Product | Bonsai consolidates projects, clients, and billing in a platform for service businesses. | Sprout Studio describes itself as an all-in-one app designed to help photographers run their businesses. |
| Support | Paid subscribers can contact support in the app or by email, and Bonsai says its Help Center has over 240 articles. | Sprout says support is available from real people by email, in the account, and by phone. |
| Trial | The 7-day free trial provides full, unlimited access; after the trial, a user must choose a plan and enter payment details to continue. | The pricing page offers a free 30-day trial of any of its four plans without requiring a credit card. |
Plans
Sprout Studio
- Lite$19 a month
- Basic$36 a month
- Pro$51 a month
- Unlimited$69 a month
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.
Sprout Studio
Sprout Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.