Where Bonsai is strong
Bonsai covers a lot: client contracts with e-signatures, proposals, payments taken through its own checkout, bookkeeping and tax features. If you need all of that in one subscription, it's a solid choice.
PlanBrix vs Bonsai
Bonsai is a full freelance suite with contracts, proposals and accounting. PlanBrix is lighter and made for creator work: deals with agencies and brands, a rate card that prices the job, and follow-ups that run themselves.
- Free plan
- PlanBrix: Yes, free for good, no card
- Bonsai: Free trial, then a paid plan
- Made for
- PlanBrix: Creators, freelancers and small agencies
- Bonsai: Service businesses in general
- Creator deals (agency, brand, contact)
- PlanBrix: Built in
- Bonsai: General clients and projects
- Rate card with platform items (Reels, TikToks, shoots)
- PlanBrix: Built in, with starter lists
- Bonsai: Your own product list
- Prices in your currency (LKR, INR, GBP and more)
- PlanBrix: Yes
- Bonsai: Mostly US dollars
- Contracts with client e-signature
- PlanBrix: Not yet (your signature on quotes and invoices)
- Bonsai: Yes
Based on public information in October 2026. Check Bonsai's own site for their current plans and prices.
Where PlanBrix fits better
If your work is brand deals, shoots and edits, PlanBrix speaks your language, costs less to start and keeps the setup to minutes.
- A free plan, not just a trial
- Agencies, brands and contacts on every deal
- A rate card with Reels, TikToks and shoots, ready to price
- Pola turns a WhatsApp chat into a project or quote
Switching takes minutes
Export your clients and projects from Bonsai and import them into PlanBrix. People already in your list aren't added twice.
Frequently asked questions
Is PlanBrix a good Bonsai alternative?
Yes, if you mainly need quotes, projects, invoices, reminders, hours and expenses, and want a free plan and creator-friendly setup. If you rely on Bonsai's contracts or tax tools, keep those in mind.
Can I import my Bonsai data?
Yes. Import the client and project exports from Bonsai in Projects > Import.
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Less admin. More room to create.
Projects, invoices, payments and reminders in one place. PlanBrix has a free plan, no card needed.