Stop paying per-user fees. Get invoices, contracts, proposals, CRM, and time tracking for £5/mo.
Adding a team member costs $15-59/month per person. One assistant doubles your bill. SoloPad costs £5/mo flat—no per-seat fees.
Bonsai's $15/mo Basic tier doesn't include invoicing, contracts, or proposals. You need Essentials ($25/mo) for the basics.
Bonsai is being acquired in late 2026. Pricing, features, and support may change. SoloPad is independent and stable.
Bonsai's free trial lasts only 7 days. SoloPad gives you 30 days to test the full platform risk-free.
| Feature | SoloPad | Bonsai Basic | Bonsai Essentials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | |||
| Contracts | |||
| Proposals | |||
| CRM | |||
| Time Tracking | |||
| Scheduling | |||
| Client Portal | |||
| AI Drafting | |||
| Tax Preparation | |||
| Accounting Integration |
£5/mo
Everything included
$25/mo
First plan with invoicing
SoloPad is 5x cheaper than Bonsai's cheapest invoicing plan. Add a team member to Bonsai? That's another $25/month. SoloPad stays £5/mo.
Bonsai includes built-in tax prep and expense tracking. If taxes are your top priority, Bonsai's premium plans offer dedicated tools.
Bonsai has native accounting and bookkeeping features. SoloPad integrates with external accounting software instead.
Bonsai's template library is extensive and is their top driver of user engagement. More options for invoices and contracts.
Bonsai has been around longer and has a larger user base. More third-party integrations and community resources.
SoloPad's £5/mo plan includes invoices, contracts, proposals, CRM, time tracking, and client portal. No feature paywall.
Generate proposals, contracts, and emails with AI. Bonsai charges extra for premium features. SoloPad includes it standard.
Add unlimited team members for £5/mo. With Bonsai, each person costs $15-59/month. Teams choose SoloPad to save thousands annually.
Test SoloPad for a full month. Bonsai gives 7 days. More time to see if the platform works for your workflow.
Bonsai Basic ($15/mo) excludes invoicing, contracts, and proposals—the three core tools freelancers need. You must pay $25/mo for Essentials to access these features. SoloPad includes all of them at £5/mo.
Bonsai is being acquired in late 2026. This creates uncertainty around pricing, feature availability, and platform support. SoloPad is independent and stable, with no acquisition plans.
SoloPad costs £5/mo for the Solo plan with all core features. Bonsai costs $25/mo minimum for Essentials (the cheapest plan with invoicing). That's 5x cheaper for more features on the entry plan.
No. Bonsai uses per-user pricing, so adding team members costs $15-59/month per person. SoloPad's £5/mo flat rate covers unlimited features for your entire team, making it far more cost-effective for teams.
SoloPad focuses on client-facing tools (invoices, contracts, proposals, CRM, time tracking). For tax prep, we recommend integrating with specialized platforms. If built-in tax tools are critical, Bonsai Premium and Elite tiers include them.
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Pricing and features current as of March 2026. SoloPad is independent and not affiliated with Bonsai. Comparison based on publicly available information. Contact us with questions.
