Tool matchup
Bonsai vs Wethos for consultants. Compare two Proposal & SOW tools on pricing, setup speed, strengths, and Curalo score.
All-in-one client ops for freelancers and small agencies. Contracts, proposals, invoicing, time tracking, expense tracking, and client CRM in one tool.
Prices checked October 19, 2026hellobonsai.com pricing page
Proposals, contracts, invoicing, and payments in one workflow. Crowd-sourced pricing data helps you scope projects at market rates. Scope → Sign → Invoice → Get paid.
Prices checked October 22, 2026wethos.co pricing page
Bonsai leads by 5 points (close call).
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Best fit
Best for: Solo consultants who want proposal + operations in one app.
Why pick it: One tool replaces 4-5 separate subscriptions (proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking, expenses). Ideal for solos who hate managing a tool stack.
Watch for: Jack of all trades — each feature is decent but not best-in-class. If proposals are your competitive edge, use Qwilr. If accounting matters, add QuickBooks.
Best for: Solo consultants who want proposal-to-payment without context switching.
Why pick it: Proposals, contracts, invoicing, and payments in one workflow. Crowd-sourced pricing data helps you scope projects at market rates. Scope → Sign → Invoice → Get paid.
Watch for: Main trade-off: Weaker on pricing.
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Bonsai | Wethos | |
|---|---|---|
| Quick facts | ||
| Pricing sanity | From $9/mo | Free, paid from $12/mo |
| Integrations | 3+ | 3+ |
| Score breakdown | ||
| Outcome fit | 22/25 | 20/25 |
| Setup speed | 14/20 | 14/20 |
| Pricing sanity | 12/15 | 9/15 |
| Integrations | 10/15 | 12/15 |
| UX polish | 13/15 | 11/15 |
| Trust & support | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Summary | ||
| Best for | Solo consultants who want proposal + operations in one app. | Solo consultants who want proposal-to-payment without context switching. |
| Main weakness | Fewer integrations | Weaker on pricing |
Pricing
Plan-by-plan pricing is not recorded yet. See the starting price above and the vendor's pricing page.
Prices checked October 19, 2026hellobonsai.com pricing page
| Plan | Price | Limits (vendor's wording) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | 1 active project; basic invoicing; basic branding |
| Professional | $12 per account / month, billed annually$15 per account / month, billed monthly | Unlimited projects and proposals; advanced invoicing; flexible payment methods |
Prices checked October 22, 2026wethos.co pricing page
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$12 per month · $144 per year
Cheapest plan that fits: Professional, $12 per seat or user
Uses list prices from each vendor's pricing page, before tax and discounts. Free plans and custom-quote plans are left out.
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Bonsai scores 79/100 and Wethos scores 74/100 on Curalo's consultant rubric. The biggest gap is Pricing sanity: Bonsai 12/15 vs 9/15.
Bonsai: From $9/mo. Wethos's cheapest paid plan is Professional at $12 per account / month, billed annually.
Jack of all trades — each feature is decent but not best-in-class. If proposals are your competitive edge, use Qwilr. If accounting matters, add QuickBooks.
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