Bonsai alternative for Indian creators: Zetrr Invoice vs Bonsai
Zetrr Invoice makes GST-aware invoices for creators billing brands, in rupees, US dollars, euros, pounds or dirhams, with UPI and a payment QR, share links and PDFs, for ₹99 a month and with 5 invoices on the free plan. Bonsai is US$25 a user a month, has no free plan, and its Stripe payments aren’t available in India. Bonsai is the better fit if you need proposals, contracts and billing in more currencies.
Zetrr Invoice₹99 a month
BonsaiUS$25 a user a month (Essentials, the first plan with invoices), or US$19 billed yearly; Basic at US$15 has no invoicing
Zetrr Invoice comes out ahead on 3 of the 9 scored rows below. Bonsai leads on 2.
Zetrr Invoice and Bonsai, side by side
| Compared on | Zetrr Invoice | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan, per monthZetrr wins | ₹99 a month | US$25 a user a month (Essentials, the first plan with invoices), or US$19 billed yearly; Basic at US$15 has no invoicingBonsai pricing, 18 October 2026 |
| Free optionZetrr wins | 5 invoices on Zetrr’s free plan | A 7-day free trial; no free planBonsai pricing, 18 October 2026 |
| GST and tax | GSTIN, HSN/SAC, IGST or CGST+SGST and PAN on every invoice; no e-invoicing or TDS yet | A tax or VAT ID field on invoicesBonsai help: tax ID, 18 October 2026 |
| CurrenciesBonsai wins | Rupees, US dollars, euros, pounds and dirhams | Multi-currency billing from EssentialsBonsai pricing, 18 October 2026 |
| Getting paidZetrr wins | Bank details, UPI and a payment QR on the invoice; it records payments and doesn’t process them | Processes card payments in the US, Canada, UK and Australia; its Stripe integration isn’t available in IndiaBonsai help: payment methods, 18 October 2026 |
| Sharing an invoiceEven | A public invoice page by link, PDF download and five invoice themes | Email with a secure payment linkBonsai payments, 18 October 2026 |
| Expenses and reportsEven | Expenses against the seller’s bill, in categories such as equipment, software and travel, and an income-and-expenses report | Expense and income tracking from EssentialsBonsai pricing, 18 October 2026 |
| Built forEven | Creators and freelancers billing brands; no inventory or point-of-sale screens | Freelancers and agencies, with proposals and contractsBonsai pricing, 18 October 2026 |
| AppsBonsai wins | Web, on any phone or computer | Web, iOS, Android and macOS appsBonsai pricing, 18 October 2026 |
| Also in the same loginEven | Instagram DM automation, a BioLink page, Planner, Giveaways, Forms and Opener in the same login | Proposals, contracts, scheduling, a client portal and a CRMBonsai pricing, 18 October 2026 |
What it costs across the market
Where Zetrr Invoice sits among the tools we track. Bonsai is marked.
Cheapest paid plan, per month
- Zoho Invoice₹0/mo
- Vyapar₹58/mo
- Zetrr Invoice₹99/mo
- Swipe₹233/mo
- myBillBook₹349/mo
- Refrens₹890/mo
Lowest here: Zoho Invoice.
- Bonsai: US$25 a user a month (Essentials, the first plan with invoices), or US$19 billed yearly; Basic at US$15 has no invoicing
Why creators pick Zetrr Invoice
GST invoices for brand deals
GSTIN, HSN/SAC, IGST or CGST+SGST and PAN on a clean invoice, in one of five themes.
₹99 a month
One flat price, with 5 invoices on Zetrr’s free plan, and every Zetrr app for ₹299.
Bill brands abroad
Invoice in rupees, US dollars, euros, pounds or dirhams, and record gear, software and travel expenses against the seller’s bill.
Part of the creator OS
Plan the deliverables in Planner, run the campaign with Automation, then invoice the brand from the same workspace.
Which one to choose
Choose Zetrr Invoice if
- You bill Indian brands and need GSTIN, HSN/SAC and IGST or CGST+SGST on the invoice.
- You want clients to pay you by UPI or a payment QR.
- You want a free plan, not only a 7-day trial.
- You also want Instagram DM automation, a link-in-bio page or a content planner in the same login.
Choose Bonsai if
- You need proposals and contracts before you invoice.
- You bill in currencies beyond rupees, US dollars, euros, pounds and dirhams.
- You want native apps for iOS, Android and macOS.
Switching from Bonsai
Sign up free on Zetrr and open Invoice.
Add your business details, GSTIN, PAN, bank account and UPI ID once.
Save your clients and services, then create your next invoice.
Share the invoice link or PDF with the brand.
Questions
Is Zetrr Invoice cheaper than Bonsai?
Zetrr Invoice is ₹99 a month, with 5 invoices on Zetrr’s free plan. Bonsai’s Essentials plan, the first with invoicing, is US$25 a user a month billed monthly or US$19 billed yearly, after a 7-day trial.
Does Bonsai support GST invoices?
Bonsai lets you add a tax rate and a tax or VAT ID. Zetrr Invoice puts GSTIN, HSN/SAC, IGST or CGST+SGST and PAN on the invoice.
Can clients pay me through the invoice?
Zetrr shows your bank details, UPI ID and a payment QR, and you record the payment when it arrives. Bonsai processes card payments in the US, Canada, UK and Australia; its Stripe integration isn’t available in India.
Sources
- Bonsai pricingchecked 18 October 2026
- Bonsai help: tax IDchecked 18 October 2026
- Bonsai help: payment methodschecked 18 October 2026
- Bonsai paymentschecked 18 October 2026
- Zoho Invoice pricing (India)checked 18 October 2026
- Refrens planschecked 18 October 2026
- Vyapar pricingchecked 18 October 2026
- myBillBook pricingchecked 18 October 2026
- Swipe pricingchecked 18 October 2026
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Try Zetrr Invoice free
Every Zetrr app is free to try, with no card needed. GST-aware invoicing made for creators and freelancers: invoices in rupees, US dollars, euros, pounds or dirhams, with UPI, a payment QR, share links and PDFs, plus expenses, for ₹99 a month. Part of Zetrr, the creator OS.