Angelwood
- Reviewed client updates with source links
- Client approvals and recorded decisions
- Syncs with Asana, ClickUp, Monday, Trello and Basecamp
ANGELWOOD & Bonsai / COMPARISON
Angelwood vs Bonsai
Looking for a Bonsai alternative? Both run proposals, signed agreements, time tracking and invoices. Bonsai adds scheduling and a CRM; Angelwood adds reviewed client updates, approvals and sync with your project tool.
THE DECISIONChoose Bonsai if you’re a freelancer or small studio that wants a CRM and client scheduling in one app. Choose Angelwood if clients need reviewed updates and approvals, and delivery runs in Asana, ClickUp or Monday.
QUICK ANSWER
Angelwood is a Bonsai alternative for agencies and consultants who already run delivery in a project tool. Both handle proposals, signed agreements, time tracking and invoices; Angelwood adds reviewed client updates and approvals, while Bonsai adds a CRM and client scheduling.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Best for operators evaluating whether Bonsai or Angelwood is the better fit for client communication, retention, and delivery visibility.
DIFFERENT STRENGTHS
Start with what matters to you.
Bonsai
- Built-in CRM with a deals pipeline on Premium
- Client scheduling and booking
- Accounting integrations such as QuickBooks and Xero on Premium
THE DETAILS, SIDE BY SIDE
Compare the capabilities.
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| Capability | Angelwood | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
Reviewed client updatesAngelwood drafts updates from your notes and connected project tools, with source links. Your team reviews and edits each one before the client sees it. | Included | Not listed |
| Client approvals and decisions | Included; multiple approval steps on Agency | Not listed |
| Project tool sync | Asana, ClickUp, Basecamp, Jira, Monday.com, Trello and more | Built-in projects and tasks instead |
| Proposals and agreements with e-signature | Included; clients sign in their portal | Proposals and contracts from Essentials |
| Time tracking and timesheets | Timers, timesheet approval and utilisation reports | Included on every plan |
| Invoices and online payment | Included on every plan, paid through Stripe | From Essentials |
| Expense tracking | Project expenses and budgets | From Essentials; markup on Elite |
| Client scheduling | Not included (calendar connections for time tracking) | From Essentials |
| Built-in CRM | Not included | Included |
| Custom domain and white-label | Agency plan (logo and colours from Growth) | White label from Premium |
PRICE & PLAN CONTEXT
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ANGELWOOD / Starter
$99 / month3 seats included · 10 client portals. Compare all plan limits and entitlements on the pricing page.
See current Angelwood plansBONSAI / GUIDE PRICING
$9/user/month billed annuallyBasic plan ($15 billed monthly). Invoicing, proposals and the client portal start on Essentials at $19/user/month annually. 7-day free trial.
No free tier listed in this guideCHOOSE AROUND YOUR WORK
Which fits your team?
Consider Angelwood when…
- Delivery already runs in a project tool
- Clients need reviewed updates and a record of approvals
- You want proposals, time and invoices next to the client portal
Consider Bonsai when…
- You’re a freelancer or small studio without a project tool
- You need a CRM and client scheduling
- You want accounting integrations with QuickBooks or Xero
GOOD QUESTIONS
Bonsai vs Angelwood FAQs
Is Angelwood a good Bonsai alternative?
It is if your clients need reviewed progress updates and approvals and your team works in Asana, ClickUp, Monday, Trello or Basecamp. Angelwood also covers proposals and signed agreements, time tracking, expenses and invoices. If you mainly need a CRM and client scheduling, Bonsai is the closer fit.
How does pricing compare?
Bonsai charges per user, from $9 a month billed annually, with invoicing and the client portal from Essentials. Angelwood charges per plan, from $99 a month with 3 seats and 10 client portals.
YOUR NEXT STEP
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