Quick Summary
- Bonsai's future is uncertain. Acquired by Zoom in November 2025, Bonsai's standalone roadmap is unclear. Pricing was $21-79/mo and may change as the product is integrated into Zoom's ecosystem.
- vlastERP = predictable pricing, deeper tracking. At just €35/month you get time tracking with profitability reports, invoicing, expenses, and project management — no acquisition risk.
- EU compliance built in. vlastERP is hosted in the EU with full GDPR compliance and an open API — Bonsai is US-based with no EU data residency option.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | vlastERP | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
| Time Tracking | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Contracts & Proposals | ||
| Expense Tracking | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Profitability Reports | ||
| Tax Prep (US) | ||
| Team Roles (6 levels) | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Audit Trail | ||
| 2FA (TOTP) | ||
| API & API Keys | ||
| EU Compliance | ||
| Free Trial | ||
| Price (solo) | €9/mo | $21+/mo |
| Price (5 users) | €29/mo | $79+/mo |
When to choose Bonsai
- You need built-in contracts, proposals, and client CRM features in one place.
- You're a US-based freelancer who needs Schedule C tax preparation and 1099 tracking.
- You want a US-focused all-in-one freelancer suite and are comfortable with Zoom's ownership.
When to choose vlastERP
- You need detailed time tracking with profitability reports that combine hours, expenses, and revenue per project.
- EU compliance (GDPR, data residency) is important for your business or clients.
- You want predictable, transparent pricing without acquisition uncertainty.
- You need a full open API for custom integrations and automation.
Migration Guide
- 1
Export your Bonsai data
In Bonsai, export your time entries, invoices, and client list as CSV files from the respective sections in your dashboard.
- 2
Set up vlastERP
Create your vlastERP account (free for 2 months), add your clients and projects, and configure your hourly rates. Takes under 5 minutes.
- 3
Start tracking & invoicing
Begin logging hours in vlastERP and send your first invoice directly from tracked time — with profitability insights from day one.