Bonsai
7.9#1 in client management softwareFrom $15 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ManyRequests
7.8#3 in customer portal softwareFrom $39 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Bonsai | ManyRequests |
|---|---|---|
| API | The Bonsai API covers contacts, companies, deals, projects, tasks, subtasks, comments, time entries, and invoices. | API access is included with Enterprise on the pricing page; the Help Center says the API is available on Pro. |
| API authentication | Developers can use account API keys or OAuth 2.1 authorization-code flow with PKCE, with permissions limited by the Bonsai member's access. | API requests use a portal domain and bearer token in the Authorization header, with a base URL ending in /api/v1. |
| CRM | The product includes CRM records, pipeline management, contacts, companies, email and calendar synchronization, search and custom views. | The CRM stores client profiles, notes, organizations, tags, custom properties, services, invoices and activity. |
| Integrations | Official integration resources cover QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zapier, Calendly, Gmail, Outlook, Zoom, HiBob and a Bonsai MCP server. | Listed native integrations include Stripe, Zapier, Webhooks, Meta Pixels, Loom, Intercom, Crisp, and HubSpot Chat; portal integrations include embedded third-party tools. |
| Product | Bonsai consolidates projects, clients, and billing in a platform for service businesses. | ManyRequests is an all-in-one agency platform for client portals, requests, time tracking, billing, CRM, and reporting. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 95 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 101 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.6 out of 5 from 95 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews |
| Reporting | The plans include time, project, task, profitability and utilization reports, with advanced reports on higher tiers. | Reporting covers project and task analytics, client satisfaction, response and resolution times, workload and financial statistics. |
Bonsai plans
- Basic$15 a month
- Essentials$25 a month
- Premium$39 a month
- Elite$59 a month
ManyRequests plans
- Core$39 a month
- Pro$79 a month
- Enterprise$1,000 a month
Pick Bonsai if…
Bonsai suits freelancers and service-business teams that want client, project, and financial workflows in one platform. Its range of roles includes leadership, operations, project managers, and team members.
Pick ManyRequests if…
It is designed for creative and digital agency owners and productized services. Agencies needing branded client portals, request handling, billing, and proofing may find its feature set relevant.