Bonsai
vs
VA Growth Suite
Bonsai vs VA Growth Suite
Bonsai packs contracts, proposals, and invoices — but charges extra for every feature that matters to VAs.
| Feature | Bonsai | VA Growth Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Time tracking with running timer | ||
| Multi-client dashboard | ||
| PDF invoice generation | ||
| Branded client portal | ||
| Kanban task board per client | ||
| Starts at $0 (free plan) | ||
| No per-user pricing | ||
| Built for VAs specifically | ||
| Starting price | $24/mo | $0 free, $19/mo paid |
Bonsai — strengths
- Legal-reviewed contract and proposal templates
- Built-in CRM with pipeline view
- Tax tools for US freelancers (1099, estimated taxes)
Bonsai — limits for VAs
- Time tracking locked behind Plus plan ($39/mo)
- Client portal requires another add-on
- Heavy UI with many features most VAs never touch
Our honest take
Bonsai is better suited to US freelancers who need tax help. VA Growth Suite is leaner, cheaper, and includes time + portal out of the box.
When Bonsai is the right choice
If you're already on Bonsai and it's working, don't switch just to save a few dollars. But if you're just starting out as a VA — or you're paying for Bonsai plus a second tool for invoicing or a client portal — we built VA Growth Suite to replace that stack.
When VA Growth Suite wins
- You're a solo VA or small agency (not a 20-person design studio)
- You need time tracking and invoicing and a client portal
- Flat pricing matters more than deep workflow automation
- You want to get set up in 5 minutes, not 5 days
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