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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9.00 1 User Per Month
$13.00 Per Month
Bonsai
Star Rating
(101)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9.00 1 User Per Month
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Star Rating
(1,561)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Xero excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Bonsai. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, noting that the dashboard is not cluttered with unnecessary features, making it easier to manage accounting tasks.
- Users say that Xero's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many highlighting the ease of setup as a major advantage. Recent feedback emphasizes how simple it is to reconcile payments and receipts, which is crucial for daily operations.
- Reviewers mention that while Bonsai offers a solid product for its price, it faces challenges with customer support. Some users have expressed concerns about the responsiveness of the support team, although they appreciate the platform's all-in-one capabilities for managing contracts, proposals, and invoices.
- According to verified reviews, Xero stands out in invoice management, receiving high praise for its features like digital invoices and recurring billing. Users find these functionalities particularly effective for streamlining their invoicing processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Bonsai is favored by freelancers and small businesses for its built-in tools that help streamline daily operations. Users enjoy the convenience of having everything in one platform, which allows them to manage their business more efficiently.
- Users report that while both products have similar ease of use ratings, Xero's overall performance in billing and expense management is notably superior. Reviewers appreciate the comprehensive features that Xero offers, which enhance their accounting experience compared to Bonsai.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bonsai
Basic
Starting at $9.00
1 User Per Month
Track time and manage your projects seamlessly
- Time tracking
- Task management
- Unlimited projects
Xero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
Free Trial
Bonsai
Free Trial is available
Xero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
81
8.8
1,280
Ease of Use
9.0
81
9.0
1,333
Ease of Setup
9.2
34
8.8
1,026
Ease of Admin
9.2
33
8.7
389
Quality of Support
8.4
73
8.4
1,197
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
31
8.6
383
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
76
8.9
1,262
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.9
285
Not enough data
9.1
288
Not enough data
8.7
263
Not enough data
8.8
269
Not enough data
8.7
252
Not enough data
8.6
254
Not enough data
8.9
265
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
9.2
144
Not enough data
9.3
143
Travel Management
Not enough data
8.2
236
Not enough data
7.8
224
Not enough data
7.5
219
Not enough data
8.0
225
Client Invoicing
9.6
13
9.2
271
8.3
14
8.9
253
8.3
13
8.8
248
Mobile
Not enough data
8.6
251
Not enough data
8.1
226
Not enough data
7.8
219
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
210
Not enough data
8.5
213
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
205
Administration
8.8
10
8.6
251
8.6
13
8.7
250
8.8
13
8.5
244
8.7
10
8.5
234
8.5
8
8.8
255
Platform
8.8
10
9.0
282
8.3
8
8.7
238
8.3
7
8.6
228
9.2
10
9.2
259
7.7
10
8.6
244
7.4
7
5.5
194
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
720
|
Verified
6.7
5
8.3
676
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
699
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
9.0
5
8.8
757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
655
Not enough data
8.3
665
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.6
638
Not enough data
8.8
716
|
Verified
5.0
5
8.6
666
|
Verified
Other Functionality
4.0
5
8.0
606
Not enough data
8.0
598
4.0
5
8.2
583
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
646
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
784
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
646
|
Verified
9.3
5
8.5
642
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
790
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
745
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
757
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
687
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
647
Not enough data
8.6
703
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
608
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
745
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
653
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
691
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
621
Not enough data
8.5
658
|
Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.8
595
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
553
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.5
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
559
|
Verified
6.0
5
8.4
518
|
Verified
8.0
5
8.6
549
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.8
574
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
561
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
530
|
Verified
Payroll
Not enough data
8.3
506
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
491
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
532
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
548
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
8.4
383
Not enough data
8.9
385
Not enough data
8.7
387
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
8.5
376
Not enough data
8.2
375
Not enough data
9.0
388
Not enough data
8.8
384
Not enough data
8.7
373
Not enough data
8.5
372
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
8.8
382
Not enough data
8.8
360
Not enough data
8.8
383
Not enough data
6.9
325
Not enough data
9.0
371
Not enough data
9.0
378
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
8.6
337
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
720
|
Verified
6.7
5
8.3
676
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
699
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
9.0
5
8.8
757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
655
Not enough data
8.3
665
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.6
638
Not enough data
8.8
716
|
Verified
5.0
5
8.6
666
|
Verified
Tasks
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Projects
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Creation
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
Workflow
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Administration and Platform
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.1
16
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
11
Not enough data
Contract Management Platform Features
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Contract Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
8.4
24
8.7
274
9.1
25
9.2
281
8.8
24
9.2
274
Invoice Processing
8.0
23
8.9
268
7.3
18
8.9
269
7.8
21
8.7
263
7.6
18
9.2
275
Analytics
8.8
24
9.2
270
8.0
22
8.8
268
7.1
18
8.5
251
8.4
24
9.0
273
Integration
7.5
21
9.2
283
8.2
23
9.0
277
6.7
17
8.4
250
8.0
18
8.8
275
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
8.6
177
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
9.0
123
Not enough data
9.1
124
Not enough data
9.0
124
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
9.3
127
Not enough data
9.2
127
Not enough data
9.0
125
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.1
120
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
9.5
126
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.3
132
Not enough data
9.3
135
Not enough data
9.2
132
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.2
129
Not enough data
9.4
137
Not enough data
9.2
133
Not enough data
9.5
131
Not enough data
9.5
136
Not enough data
9.6
135
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workload
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Documents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.6
21
8.7
251
8.6
20
9.0
259
8.1
20
9.0
258
Bill Processing
7.5
16
8.5
249
6.9
13
8.8
251
7.9
18
8.9
252
Integration
7.5
17
9.1
267
7.7
18
8.9
262
5.6
13
8.3
237
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
8.8
161
Notifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Settings
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Expense Management - Freelance Tax
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tax Form Preparation - Freelance Tax
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quarterly Tax Estimates - Freelance Tax
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tax Deductions - Freelance Tax
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Freelance Tax
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.6
13
9.2
271
8.3
14
8.9
253
8.3
13
8.8
248
Mobile Time Tracking
8.8
14
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
10
8.6
251
8.6
13
8.7
250
8.8
13
8.5
244
8.7
10
8.5
234
8.5
8
8.8
255
Platform
8.8
10
9.0
282
8.3
8
8.7
238
8.3
7
8.6
228
9.2
10
9.2
259
7.7
10
8.6
244
7.4
7
5.5
194
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bonsai and Xero are categorized as Invoice Management, Expense Management, Billing, and Accounting
Unique Categories
Bonsai is categorized as Freelance Tax, Project Collaboration, Work Management, Kanban Project Management, Resource Management, Workflow Management, Project Cost Management, Online Form Builder, Task Management, Online Appointment Scheduling, Time Tracking, Professional Services Automation, Proposal, Contract Management, Project and Portfolio Management, and Project Management
Xero is categorized as Inventory Control and Nonprofit Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bonsai
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xero
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
21.3%
Design
17.0%
Graphic Design
13.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Consulting
4.3%
Other
36.2%
Accounting
19.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Consulting
3.3%
Other
55.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Bonsai software?
2 Comments
JJ
It's a software for small businesses or freelancers to track time, projects, clients, invoices and payments.Read more
How does Bonsai app work?
1 Comment
ND
Bonsai is an extremely user-friendly invoicing and payment processing software that also has powerful tools for contracts and proposals. It’s especially...Read more
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