FreeContracts vs Bonsai

Just the contracts, just free — without the all-in-one freelancer suite price tag.

Bonsai is an all-in-one freelancer suite (contracts, invoices, time tracking, taxes). FreeContracts is the contracts-and-signatures piece, done well, for free.

Best for FreeContracts

  • You already have invoicing / accounting tools
  • You just need contracts & e-signature
  • You don't want a US$25+/mo all-in-one bundle

Best for Bonsai

  • You want a single tool for invoicing, time tracking, taxes and contracts
  • You're starting from zero and want one bundled subscription

Feature comparison

FeatureFreeContractsBonsai
PriceFree foreverUS$25–US$66/mo (per workspace)
Free tierUnlimited contracts7-day trial
E-signatureYesYes
Lawyer-grade templates13 templatesBring your own document
PDF exportYesYes
Audit trailYesYes
No credit card to startYesNo
Email counterparty for signingYesYes
Built for SMB & freelancersYesNo
Invoicing & paymentsNoYes
Time trackingNoYes
Tax toolsNoYes
Contracts + e-signatureYesYes

Pricing

FreeContracts: Free.

Bonsai: Bonsai Starter: US$25/mo. Professional: US$39/mo. Business: US$66/mo.

Verdict

Bonsai is great if you want one bundled tool for the whole freelance back-office. FreeContracts wins if you only need contracts — and you'd rather pay nothing.

FAQ

Can I use FreeContracts alongside Bonsai?

Yes. Many users keep Bonsai for invoicing and time tracking, and use FreeContracts for unlimited contracts and signatures.

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