Moxie vs Bonsai: which fits your business in 2026?
Moxie is the cheaper entry point at $12/mo and adds a sales pipeline and business phone line, but white-labeling and automations sit behind its $25/mo Pro plan. Bonsai starts higher at $25/mo with contracts and invoicing built in from day one. Neither offers real project management — agencies needing Kanban, Gantt, or team seats should look at a purpose-built platform like OnBrio.
At a glance
Moxie is a freelancer and solopreneur suite covering invoicing, proposals, and a sales pipeline, with white-labeling and automations gated behind its Pro and Teams tiers. Bonsai is a freelancer suite centered on contracts, invoicing, and taxes for one-person businesses, with plans from $25 to $79 per month.
| Feature | Moxie | Bonsai | OnBrio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12/mo | $25/mo | $29/mo (free plan available) |
| Transaction fees on payments | Processor fees apply | None | None |
| Proposals + e-signature | Included | Included | Included |
| Contracts | Included | Included | Included |
| Client portal | White-label on Pro+ | Basic | White-label |
| CRM pipeline | Basic | Basic | Full |
| Project management | Basic | Task list only | Full |
| Kanban / Gantt views | × | × | Included |
| Time tracking → invoice | Included | Basic | Included |
| Invoicing | Included | Included | Included |
| Automation builder | Pro+ plans | × | All paid plans |
| AI assistant | Basic | × | Agency Brain |
| Team seats | Up to 5 (Teams plan) | 1 (solo only) | 5 on Agency plan |
| Mobile app | × | × | Included |
Who should pick which?
Pick Moxie if you are:
- Solo freelancers and consultants
- Simple invoicing and proposals
- Built-in business phone line
Pick Bonsai if you are:
- Solo freelancers
- Contract and invoice basics
- Tax-season bookkeeping
Pick OnBrio if you need:
- Proposals, contracts, portal, projects, and invoicing in one workspace
- Kanban and Gantt project views with team seats
- Time tracking that flows straight to invoices
- A white-label client portal under your brand
- No transaction fees on client payments
Trade-offs to know before you decide
Moxie limitations
- White-labeling and automations require the $25/mo Pro plan
- Team seats only appear on the $40/mo Teams plan (up to 5)
- No Kanban or Gantt project views
- No mobile app
Bonsai limitations
- Built for one seat — team features are limited
- Project management is a task list, no Kanban or Gantt
- No automation builder
- No white-label portal
Comparing other tools? See all OnBrio comparisons or the deep dives on Moxie alternatives and Bonsai alternatives.
Common questions.
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