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Bonsai vs Wrike: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Bonsai and Wrike. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Bonsai starts at Custom pricing and Wrike starts at $10/mo. Compare all 9 pricing tiers side by side.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Bonsai vs Wrike: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureBonsaiWrike
Starting PriceCustom pricing$10/mo
Number of Plans45
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Bonsai and Wrike are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Project Management tools. Together they offer 9 pricing plans with 60 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Wrike stands out with a free plan for getting started.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Tier 1
Basic
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Time tracking
  • Task management
  • Unlimited projects
  • CRM
  • Service library
  • iOS & Android app
  • Unlimited clients
Start with Basic
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Web, desktop, and mobile apps
  • Project & task management
  • Board view
  • Table view
  • Active task limitations apply
Start with Free
Tier 2
Essentials
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Everything in Basic plus
  • Invoices & Payments
  • Proposals & Contracts
  • All templates
  • Forms & Questionnaires
  • Scheduling
  • Client portal
  • Expense tracking
  • Income tracking
Start with Essentials
Team
$10/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 2 to 15 users
  • AI Essentials
  • Shareable dashboard
  • Interactive Gantt charts
  • Custom fields and workflows
Start with Team
Tier 3
PremiumPopular
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Everything in Essentials plus
  • Project insights
  • Workload management
  • Gantt view
  • Deals pipeline
  • Custom fields & properties
  • Client tasks & messaging
  • Profit & Productivity reports
  • Remove Bonsai branding
  • Integrations (QuickBooks, Zapier, Calendly, Google)
Start with Premium
Business
$25/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 5 to 200 users
  • AI Elite features
  • Templatize your work
  • Standard integration
  • Resource and capacity planning
  • Workflow customizations
Start with Business
Tier 4
Elite
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Everything in Premium plus:
  • Custom permissions
  • Timesheet locking
  • Add markup to expenses
  • Xero integration
  • Custom data import
Start with Elite
Pinnacle
Custom pricing
Includes
  • AI Elite features
  • Advanced resource and capacity planning
  • Budgeting (track financials)
  • Advanced reporting and BI
  • Single sign-on SSO
  • Advanced security and compliance
  • Wrike Datahub (10K records)
Start with Pinnacle
Tier 5
Apex
Custom pricing
Includes
  • AI Elite features
  • Unlimited Whiteboards
  • Integrations and automations with Wrike Integrate
  • Bi-directional integrations with third-party solutions with Wrike Sync
  • Wrike Datahub (30M records)
Start with Apex

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Bonsai

Business management for freelancers with contracts and invoicing

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Wrike

Enterprise work management with resource planning and Gantt charts

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Our Pick

Wrike

Wrike offers a free plan, offers 5 tiers vs 4.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Wrike

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Bonsai if:

  • You want more features built-in—Bonsai offers 4 additional features across its plans
  • You prioritize Bonsai's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • Bonsai's per-seat pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps

Choose Wrike if:

  • You need a free plan with Web, desktop, and mobile apps, Project & task management—Wrike offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 5 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You prioritize Wrike's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Wrike offers a free plan [1], eliminating the cost barrier for evaluation, while Bonsai requires paid subscription from the start. This gives Wrike a significant advantage for teams with budget constraints or extended trial periods. Once you outgrow Wrike's free tier, upgrading to a paid plan at approximately $10/mo provides substantial additional functionality. Compare this pricing path against Bonsai's tiering starting at Custom pricing to assess total cost of ownership over 12 months. Wrike's 5 tiers provide flexibility at different budgets, while Bonsai's 4 tiers structure may force you into higher-cost plans than necessary for your use case. If evaluation cost matters to your decision, Wrike is the obvious starting point with zero financial commitment. Use the free tier to validate core functionality before committing to paid plans from either tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Bonsai vs Wrike

How many pricing plans does Bonsai have vs Wrike?
Bonsai offers 4 pricing plans, while Wrike offers 5 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Bonsai or Wrike offer a free plan?
Wrike offers a free plan, while Bonsai does not. If budget is a concern, Wrike lets you get started at no cost.
What is the most popular Bonsai plan?
The Premium plan is Bonsai's most popular tier, priced at Custom pricing. Key features include Everything in Essentials plus, Project insights, Workload management.
Does Bonsai or Wrike offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Bonsai and Wrike offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do Bonsai and Wrike compare for Project Management?
Both Bonsai and Wrike are Project Management tools. Bonsai offers 4 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Wrike offers 5 plans starting at $10/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Bonsai Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Wrike Official PricingVendor pricing page

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