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Indie alternatives to Bonsai

4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Bonsai does. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
DubsadoPaid––Web
HoneyBookPaid––Web, iOS, Android
MoxiePaid––Web
PlutioPaid––Web

The alternatives

1. Dubsado

Client management and workflows for service businesses

Dubsado offers forms, contracts, invoices, scheduling and automated workflows for client-based businesses.

Paid · Web · Website ↗

2. HoneyBook

Client flow management for independent businesses

HoneyBook helps service businesses handle inquiries, proposals, contracts, invoices and payments in one place.

Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗

3. Moxie

Business management for freelancers and agencies

Moxie combines CRM, proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking and scheduling for freelancers and small agencies.

Paid · Web · Website ↗

4. Plutio

All-in-one business app for freelancers: projects, proposals, invoices

Plutio combines project management, proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking and a client portal in one app for freelancers and small agencies.

Paid · Web · Website ↗

Questions

Which Bonsai alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?

On iPhone and iPad: HoneyBook. On Android: HoneyBook.

What makes these alternatives to Bonsai “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Bonsai.

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