FileCurrent vs Bonsai

What Bonsai does well

Bonsai is a capable all-in-one for freelancers: contracts, invoicing, proposals, time tracking, and tax tools in one place. The templates are solid and the feature set is broad.

Where it falls short for solo freelancers

Higher tiers add per-user pricing and the plan you actually need often costs more than the headline, and Bonsai processes payments through its own system. If you want the essentials at one flat price and to be paid directly, it can feel heavier and pricier than it first looks.

When Bonsai is the better pick

Freelancers who want a broad all-in-one (including built-in tax and accounting tooling) and are fine with tiered/per-user pricing.

Why freelancers choose FileCurrent

• Clients pay you directly — FileCurrent never touches your money or takes a transaction fee
• Automated payment reminders with no daily cap — they run until you are paid
• $15/month flat (or $129/year), no per-user pricing
• Contracts, e-signatures, invoices, and reminders in one place, built for solo freelancers