Duevero vs Bonsai
Bonsai is a full freelancer business suite. Contracts, proposals, time tracking, project management, and invoicing bundled together. Bonsai has a free, restricted Limited tier that is view-only for core business operations. The Limited tier cannot create or send new invoices or new client documents; full invoicing requires paid access. Duevero starts free.
Who Duevero is for
- You need a free plan that can create and send invoices. Bonsai's free/restricted Limited tier is view-only for core business operations
- You just need to invoice clients and track expenses, not manage projects
- You want clear profit visibility without project-management overhead
- You do not need contracts or proposals built into the same tool as your billing
- You want to be invoicing in minutes, not after hours of onboarding
Who Bonsai is for
- You need contracts and legally-binding proposals in your workflow
- You manage multiple client projects and want project-based billing
- You want a built-in client portal for document sharing and approvals
- You need a broader freelancer business suite beyond invoicing alone
- You track time heavily and want it tied directly to project management
Key differences at a glance
- Price: Duevero is free to start (Pro $12/month). Bonsai's Limited tier is free but restricted; full invoicing requires paid access. See hellobonsai.com/pricing for current rates
- Scope: Bonsai bundles contracts, proposals, client portals, time tracking, and project management. Duevero focuses on invoicing, estimates, expenses, and profit
- Setup time: Duevero takes minutes to send a first invoice. Bonsai has a steeper setup curve
- Profit visibility: Duevero shows income minus expenses as a live profit dashboard. Bonsai focuses on project delivery and billing