Comparison · Last checked 20 October 2026
Cliezoo vs Bonsai
Bonsai is a hosted business-management suite priced per user. Cliezoo is a self-hosted WordPress plugin with no per-user fees.
Choose Cliezoo if…
- Your team is growing and per-user pricing adds up
- You want the portal on your own WordPress domain
- You want AI agents that work with your data over MCP
Bonsai may suit you better if…
- You need built-in bookkeeping
- You prefer a hosted suite
Side by side
What each product offers, based on Bonsai's public website.
| Cliezoo | Bonsai | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Your own WordPress site (self-hosted) | Hosted SaaS |
| Pricing model | Free plugin with no caps; Pro licensed per site | Priced per user, per month |
| Client portal | Unlimited branded portals on your domain | Client portal |
| Proposals and e-signature | Built-in builder, e-signature and audit certificate (free) | Proposals and agreements |
| Invoicing and payments | Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, bank transfer; zero platform fees | Invoicing, payments and bookkeeping |
| AI and agents | AI in every editor (free), MCP server for outside agents, AI assistant (Pro) | An MCP integration is promoted on its site |
| Your data | Stays in your WordPress database; full JSON export | Stored on Bonsai’s servers |
Source: Bonsai website, checked 20 October 2026. Bonsai is a trademark of its owner; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bonsai.
What Bonsai does well
- Broad suite including bookkeeping
- Large template library
- Resource planning
Switching to Cliezoo
Install the free plugin, import your clients, contacts, projects and tasks from CSV, invite clients to their new portal and keep working.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Read the docs or ask the Degird team.
Read the docs → Contact us →Does Cliezoo charge per user?
No. Members are unlimited in the free plugin, and Pro is licensed per site.
Is Cliezoo free?
Cliezoo’s free plugin has no caps on clients, portals, members or invoices and no trial. Pro is a per-site licence for automation, the AI Hub and advanced tools.
How do you keep this comparison fair?
We only state what Bonsai publishes on its own website, with the date we checked. If something here is out of date, contact us and we will correct it.
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