Bonsai
7.9#1 in client management softwareFrom $15 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBonsai vs Plutio
What both publish
| Fact | Bonsai | Plutio |
|---|---|---|
| API | The Bonsai API covers contacts, companies, deals, projects, tasks, subtasks, comments, time entries, and invoices. | Plutio exposes a REST JSON API using OAuth2 bearer tokens with GET, POST, PUT and DELETE operations. |
| API limits | API quotas are 600 requests per minute and 10,000 per hour overall, with writes limited to 120 per minute. | The API permits 1,500 requests per hour per connection, or 300 per hour shared by a trial workspace. |
| Company legal name | Crunchbase identifies the company as Bonsai Technologies Inc. | The privacy policy identifies the operator as Plutio LTD, registered in the United Kingdom. |
| Integrations | Official integration resources cover QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zapier, Calendly, Gmail, Outlook, Zoom, HiBob and a Bonsai MCP server. | Native connections include Stripe, PayPal, Square, Xero, FreshBooks, Google Calendar, Outlook, Gmail, Zoom and Google Meet; Zapier and Make extend connectivity. |
| Project management | Project workspaces combine dashboards, budgets, forecasts, tasks, dependencies, client collaboration, time and expense tracking, reporting, resource allocation and automated workflows. | Projects support Kanban boards, Gantt charts, dependencies, subtasks, recurring tasks and custom workflows. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.3 out of 5 from 310 ratings | 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 101 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 57 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.6 out of 5 from 95 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 162 reviews. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.2 out of 5 from 105 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 48 reviews. |
Bonsai plans
- Basic$15 a month
- Essentials$25 a month
- Premium$39 a month
- Elite$59 a month
Plutio plans
- Core$19 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Max$199 a month
- Core annual$15 a month
- Pro annual$39 a month
- Max annual$159 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 Plutio if…
Plutio suits freelancers, agencies, and small teams that want client work, billing, and workflows in one platform. It may also fit users who need client portals, integrations, or API access.