Comparison
Businys vs Bonsai
Compare Businys and Bonsai for managing your freelance business — proposals, contracts, invoicing, and data portability.
Best for: Design, Photography, Consulting
Feature comparison
| Feature | Businys | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts & e-signatures | ||
| Invoicing & payments | ||
| Proposals | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Accounting & tax | ||
| Practice-specific tools | CODB calculator, brand guides, program builder | Generic freelancer tools |
| Full data export (CSV, JSON, ZIP) | ||
| MCP / AI agent integration | ||
| Brand guide builder | ||
| Gear inventory & depreciation | ||
| Free tier | ||
| Modular kit system |
Pricing
Businys
Free tier available. Starter from $12/mo, Pro from $29/mo, Power from $49/mo.
Bonsai
From $21/mo (Starter). No free tier.
Data portability
Your data should be yours. Here's how each platform handles it.
Businys
Full export in CSV, JSON, and ZIP on all plans including free. API access. MCP server with 221 tools.
Bonsai
Limited CSV export. No JSON export. No API access.