Agencly vs Bonsai
Bonsai is an excellent admin suite for a solo freelancer: contracts, invoicing, and US tax tools. But every teammate is a paid seat, the client portal starts on Essentials at $25/user/mo, and invoicing is locked above Basic. Agencly is flat-priced from $19/mo with the whole team included.
Agencly
$19
From $19/mo · proprietary license
Bonsai
$15-$59
Per user/month (Basic, Essentials, Premium, Elite)
| Feature | Agencly | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $19/mo (flat, team included) | $15-$59 per user/month ($9-$49 annual) |
| Team members | Included in flat price | Every teammate is a paid seat; Elite requires 3-seat minimum |
| Client Portal | Built-in on all plans | Essentials ($25/user) and up only |
| Project boards | Full Kanban delivery boards | Kanban on Premium ($39/user) and up; basic task lists below |
| Automations | Included on every plan | Essentials ($25/user) and up only |
| Invoicing | Built-in | Essentials ($25/user) and up only |
| Time Tracking | Built-in | Basic plan ($15/user) |
| Contracts with e-signatures | Built-in | Essentials ($25/user) and up (strong template library) |
| Accounting and tax | Connected finance dashboard | US-only tax estimator; Xero locked to Elite ($59/user) |
| Meetings / Scheduling | Built-in | Essentials ($25/user) and up |
| AI Agents (MCP) | Built-in: scoped AI agent access | Not available |
| Refund policy | 14-day free trial, no credit card | 7-day trial, no refunds on annual |
| Setup Time | <10 minutes | Quick (7-day trial) |
| Ideal For | Agencies and teams | Solo freelancers, US-focused |
Why switch from Bonsai to Agencly
Bonsai nails solo freelancer admin, especially US taxes: but every teammate multiplies the bill, the client portal and invoicing require Essentials at $25/user/mo, and delivery-grade project management is not what it is built for. Agencly is one flat price with the team included.
Flat Price, Not Per-Seat
Bonsai charges $15-$59 per user per month: a 3-person team on Essentials costs $75/mo ($57 annual). Agencly's flat plans include your whole team from $19/mo.
Client Portal on Every Plan
Bonsai gates the client portal behind Essentials ($25/user/mo). Agencly includes a branded portal for every client on all plans.
Invoicing from Day One
Bonsai's Basic plan ($15/user) has no invoicing, no contracts, and no proposals. The real entry price for billing clients is Essentials at $25/user/mo. Agencly includes invoicing on every plan.
Delivery-Grade Projects
Bonsai's project management is functional but light: Kanban boards start on Premium ($39/user). Agencly is built around delivery: boards, milestones, budgets, and team assignments on every plan.
Works Beyond the US
Bonsai's differentiating tax tools are US-only, and Xero integration is locked to Elite ($59/user, 3-seat minimum). Agencly's billing, contracts, and reporting work anywhere.
AI Agents Built In
Agencly connects scoped AI agents through MCP so your assistant tools can act on live workspace data. Bonsai has no equivalent.
Frequently asked questions
How does Agencly compare to Bonsai?
Bonsai is priced per user, from $15 per user per month on Basic up to $59 on Elite, and invoicing starts on the Essentials plan. Agencly is a single flat price from $19 to $99 with the whole team included, and invoicing, time tracking, and contracts are available on every plan.
Is Agencly cheaper than Bonsai?
For a solo freelancer, Bonsai Basic is lower. Agencly becomes cheaper once a second person needs access, because Bonsai charges per user and Agencly does not.
Can I migrate from Bonsai to Agencly?
Clients, projects, and invoices transfer during onboarding. Per-user permission tiers do not carry over, since Agencly does not charge per user.
Does Agencly have the project and timesheet features Bonsai is known for?
Yes, projects, milestones, tasks, budgets, and time tracking are built in, along with contracts, e-signatures, invoicing, and a client portal.
Who should stay on Bonsai?
Stay on Bonsai if you are a solo professional who will never need a team, and you only need project and timesheet tracking. Agencly is the better fit once client delivery, billing, and a client portal all need to live together.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 14 days with no credit card required.
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