TempoRevenue vs Bonsai
Just the proposal.
One job, done well: from client chat to a priced proposal your client accepts online.
Side by side.
| Topic | TempoRevenue | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Freelancers and small studios who quote from conversations | Freelancers and agencies who want one suite for the whole business |
| You start with | The client message, a screenshot or a voice note | Templates for proposals and contracts |
| Price | Your rate times the estimated hours, calculated in code | Line items you enter |
| Where you work | Web app, plus Claude, Cursor and Gemini CLI through MCP, and ChatGPT | Web app |
| Scope | Proposals, online acceptance, tracking. Pro adds analytics and bookkeeping | CRM, projects, time tracking, proposals, contracts and invoicing |
| Plans | Starter Pack: 3 publications for US$29; Plus Pack: 10 for US$79; Max Pack: 30 for US$199. One-time payment. New credits never expire. Save ≈18% or ≈31% compared to Starter (US$29/3). No subscription required to publish. Optional Pro: US$15/month for Analytics and Bookkeeping, with zero publication credits. | Per-user plans |
Bonsai details from its public website, October 2026. Check Bonsai pricing for current plans.
Which one fits.
Choose TempoRevenue if
- You quote from client chats, emails, screenshots or voice notes.
- You want the price calculated from your rate and the hours, line by line.
- You work in Claude, Cursor, Gemini CLI or ChatGPT and want to quote from there.
- You want clients to accept online and get a signed PDF.
Choose Bonsai if
- You want projects, time tracking and invoicing in one tool.
- You need a client portal and intake forms.
- Your team shares one workspace for client work.
Questions
Can I use TempoRevenue next to Bonsai?
Yes. Many freelancers keep their project and invoicing tool and use TempoRevenue only to quote. Write the proposal here, then track the work wherever you already do.
Does TempoRevenue write the proposal for me?
It drafts scope, exclusions, timeline and payment milestones from the conversation. You review and edit everything before sending.
Is there a free plan?
One free personal draft. Starter Pack: 3 publications for US$29; Plus Pack: 10 for US$79; Max Pack: 30 for US$199. One-time payment. New credits never expire. Save ≈18% or ≈31% compared to Starter (US$29/3). No subscription required to publish. Optional Pro: US$15/month for Analytics and Bookkeeping, with zero publication credits.