Sealed vs Bonsai
Bonsai bundles time tracking, tax estimates, and expense tracking alongside proposals and invoicing — useful if you want one tool for your whole business, more to configure if you just need a deal to go from proposal to paid. Sealed does the four things that matter for that: propose, sign, invoice, get paid — enforced, in that order, for free.
| Sealed | Bonsai | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | ~$19–24/mo (Starter/Essentials) |
| Free tier (not just a trial) | ||
| Send a proposal client can accept via link | ||
| E-signed agreements | ||
| Invoicing with a card payment link | ||
| Enforced order (can't invoice an unsigned contract) | ||
| Time tracking, tax estimates, expense tracking bundled in | ||
| Typical setup time | Minutes | Longer — more modules to configure up front |
Bonsai pricing and feature placement change over time — figures above reflect published pricing pages as of this writing; check Bonsai's own site for current numbers.
Bonsai is the better fit if...
- You want time tracking, tax estimates, and expense tracking in the same tool as your proposals and invoices.
- You're running your whole freelance business finances through one platform, not just client-facing paperwork.
- You have the time to configure the extra modules you won't use right away.
Sealed is the better fit if...
- You want proposal → signed agreement → paid invoice working today, without wading through modules you don't need.
- You want the chain enforced — you can't accidentally invoice before a contract is signed.
- You want to start free and see if it fits before paying anything.
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