Bonsai Alternative
Hey HN, Recently I realized I am paying close to $400 to Bonsai every year, event though I am using only 2-3 of the features which happen to be in the Professional plan so I am building a simpler and more affordable version for small service based businesses. It's still in active development, so far it has: - scheduling links - client crm - link-in-bio/lead capture builder - form builder with custom workflows and integrations coming soon. I would love some feedback. It has a free plan that you can play around.
Bonsai Alternative launched on June 7, 2024 with 30 votes, #813 of 4,672 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Bonsai Alternative is a business management platform designed for small service-based businesses seeking a streamlined alternative to expensive software. It provides scheduling links, client CRM, a link-in-bio lead capture builder, and a form builder. The tool is still in active development with custom workflows and integrations coming soon. A free plan is available for users to explore core features.
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