Comparison
sync.d vs Bonsai
Bonsai runs projects, time tracking and billing for agencies. sync.d adds GST invoicing for India, a portfolio of past work and a free plan.
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sync.d or Bonsai: the short answer
Choose sync.d if you need GST invoices, a portfolio of past work or a free plan to start. Choose Bonsai if you want time tracking, tax estimates and standalone contract templates in the same tool as your invoices, since sync.d has none of these.
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sync.d advantages
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Bonsai advantages
sync.d pricing
Free / $39 / $89/mo
Bonsai pricing
$15 to $59/user/mo
| Feature | sync.d | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice generation | ||
| GST / Tax support (India) | Custom tax rates | |
| AI-powered proposals | ||
| Client proposal signing | ||
| Built-in CRM | Client records | |
| Portfolio management | ||
| Team management | ||
| Contract templates | In proposals | |
| Time tracking | ||
| Tax estimates | ||
| Analytics dashboard | ||
| PayPal auto-sync | Pay links only | |
| Multi-currency invoicing | ||
| Free tier available |
Where sync.d wins over Bonsai
GST / Tax support (India)
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Bonsai.
Portfolio management
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Bonsai.
Free tier available
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Bonsai.
Where Bonsai is still ahead
We will not pretend sync.d wins on everything. Bonsai still has the edge on:
Our verdict
Bonsai is a full agency tool with time tracking, workload planning and profitability reports. sync.d is the better fit if you bill Indian clients with GST, or want to start free with AI proposals, a client portal and AI meeting summaries included.
Switching from Bonsai? Here is how.
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Export your client list and active invoices from Bonsai.
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Sign up for sync.d free, brand the workspace, and connect your payment gateway.
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Add your clients, then import past invoices from CSV (rename the columns to match the sync.d import format). Recreate active proposals with the AI proposal generator.
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Move your next client onto the portal and run their project end to end on sync.d.
Which is the right fit for you?
Solo freelancer
You bill 5 to 15 clients a year and want a free plan, or one under $50 a month.
Five person agency
You run 10 to 30 active projects and need project messaging, client portals and AI meeting summaries.
Specific needs
Your work depends on built-in CRM, contract templates, time tracking, tax estimates and PayPal auto-sync, where Bonsai is stronger.
See it before you switch
sync.d opened to other agencies in 2026, so there are no customer reviews here yet. Book a demo, or run one client through the Free plan before you move off Bonsai.
Switching from Bonsai: common questions
Can I import my data from Bonsai?
Partly. sync.d imports past invoices from a CSV file, so you can export invoices from Bonsai and rename the columns to match the sync.d import format. Clients are added one at a time, as there is no client CSV import. Active proposals can be recreated with the AI proposal generator.
How long does switching from Bonsai take?
It depends on how many clients and open invoices you have. The steps are: brand your workspace, connect Google Calendar for meeting booking, add your clients, import past invoices from CSV, and invite clients to the sync.d portal.
What happens to my Bonsai subscription?
Keep it until the last invoice you sent from Bonsai is paid, then cancel it. sync.d charges no migration fee, and you can export your monthly invoice report as CSV at any time.
Does sync.d do everything Bonsai does?
No. Bonsai is stronger on built-in CRM, contract templates, time tracking, tax estimates and PayPal auto-sync. sync.d does not include bookkeeping, expense tracking, time tracking or payroll. It covers proposals with AI drafting and client signing, GST invoicing, a client portal, meeting booking, project messaging and AI meeting summaries.
Is sync.d cheaper than Bonsai?
sync.d has a Free plan with monthly limits, Pro at $39 a month for one user, Team at $89 a month for up to 10 users, and Enterprise priced on request. Bonsai pricing: $15 to $59/user/mo; check their site for current prices. Which costs less depends on your team size and the plan you need.