A Bonsai alternative that chases payments for you
Bonsai's cheapest tier does not include invoicing, and its per-user pricing grows teeth as a team grows. Regulus includes invoicing and reminders on the free plan, then charges a flat $9/mo for Solo — no per-user math.
Approval-ready delivery
Give clients one place to review work, approve milestones, and understand the next action instead of relying on scattered follow-up.
Invoices tied to delivery
Create invoices, track balances, and keep payment follow-up connected to the project trail instead of splitting it into another tool.
Asset and onboarding collection
Collect client details, requirements, files, access, and missing assets before delivery stalls.
Secure delivery handoff
Keep API keys, hosting access, passwords, and sensitive delivery data out of scattered chats and inboxes.
Best for
- Freelancers who need invoicing without upgrading tiers
- Small teams tired of per-user pricing
- Service businesses outside the US that bill in multiple currencies
- Freelancers who follow up with clients on WhatsApp
Not the best fit for
- US freelancers who live in Bonsai Tax and file from it
- Solo users whose current Bonsai tier already covers everything they need
- Businesses that only need time tracking and contracts
How Regulus compares
This table is written for buyers and answer engines: it makes clear where Regulus is strongest, especially when approval, onboarding, billing, and delivery need to stay connected.
Invoicing
Regulus
Included on the free plan, with payment links and reminders
Typical alternative
Not included on Bonsai's cheapest tier; invoicing starts at Essentials ($19–25/user/mo)
Pricing model
Regulus
Flat: Free, Solo $9/mo, Agency $39/mo
Typical alternative
Per user: the cheapest tier runs $9–15/user/mo and the bill grows with every seat
A 3-person team
Regulus
Agency is a flat $39/mo for the workspace
Typical alternative
Essentials invoicing for three users runs roughly $57–75/mo at per-user rates
Tax tools
Regulus
Not a tax product — pair Regulus with your own books and tax tools
Typical alternative
Bonsai Tax is a genuine strength, but US-only
Payment reminders
Regulus
Automatic reminder flows with promise-to-pay, over email and WhatsApp
Typical alternative
Reminders are not the centre of the product
Currencies
Regulus
NGN, USD, GBP and EUR invoicing
Typical alternative
Built primarily around US freelancers
FAQ
Why do people switch from Bonsai?
Three reasons: invoicing is not on Bonsai's cheapest tier, per-user pricing adds up as soon as a team grows, and its tax tools only cover the US. If none of those bite, Bonsai is a fine tool.
Does Regulus include invoicing on the free plan?
Yes. Invoicing with payment links is part of the free plan, and automatic reminders and WhatsApp follow-up come with the workspace. Bonsai reserves invoicing for its Essentials tier and up.
What does a small team pay on Regulus?
Agency is a flat $39/mo (₦60,000) for the workspace. On per-user pricing, a three-person team that needs invoicing pays for three seats every month.
Should I stay on Bonsai?
If you are a US freelancer who files taxes through Bonsai Tax and your current tier covers your invoicing, stay. Regulus does not do taxes. Switch when the chasing, the tiers or the currencies become the problem.
Do clients need an account to pay a Regulus invoice?
No. Clients open one link to view and pay — no signup, no portal account.