Invoice Tracker
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Invoice Tracker vs Bonsai

Bonsai's plans start at $15/month per user, and invoicing is on the $25/month Essentials plan. Invoice Tracker delivers the same core Bonsai invoicing features (professional invoices, time tracking, recurring billing, and auto reminders) for $0.

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Invoice Tracker

Free

All features included. No credit card.

Bonsai

From $15/month

Features vary by plan.

Pricing verified Aug 22, 2026 from Bonsai’s pricing page.

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureInvoice TrackerBonsai
Unlimited invoicesYesYes
Time trackingBuilt-in, free$15+/month
Recurring invoicesFree$25+/month
Auto payment remindersFree$25+/month
Estimates and proposalsFree estimatesProposals ($25+/mo)
PDF designs5 professional designsCustomizable
E-signaturesFree$25+/month
ContractsNot yetYes ($25+/mo)
Tax managementNot yetYes ($25+/mo)
Price$0/month$15 to $59/month

Why pay for something you can get free?

Invoice Tracker gives you professional invoicing, time tracking, and automated reminders, features Bonsai charges for.

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Why freelancers switch from Bonsai

Save $300 to $708 per year

Bonsai's cheapest plan is $15/month, and invoicing starts at $25/month, that's $300/year for features Invoice Tracker gives you for free.

No feature gating

Bonsai locks time tracking, recurring invoices, and proposals behind paid plans. Invoice Tracker gives you everything upfront.

Simpler, faster workflow

Bonsai is a full freelance suite. If you just need to invoice clients and get paid, Invoice Tracker is lighter, faster, and free.

Frequently asked questions

Is Invoice Tracker a good Bonsai alternative?
If your primary need is invoicing, time tracking, and getting paid, yes. Invoice Tracker covers these features for free. Bonsai adds contracts, tax tools, and accounting for $25+/month.
Does Invoice Tracker offer Bonsai invoicing, time tracking, and contracts?
Invoice Tracker covers Bonsai's core invoicing and time tracking for free: unlimited invoices, recurring billing, estimates, and automatic payment reminders. Contracts and proposals are the main features still exclusive to Bonsai's paid plans, and contract management is on our roadmap.
Does Invoice Tracker have contracts like Bonsai?
Not yet. Invoice Tracker focuses on invoicing, estimates, time tracking, and payment reminders. Contract management is on our roadmap.
Can I switch from Bonsai to Invoice Tracker?
Yes. You can set up Invoice Tracker in minutes: add your clients, choose a design, and start invoicing. Your Bonsai data can be manually recreated.

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