Bonsai vs LUCA
Bonsai and LUCA are both accounting & finance tools. Bonsai is aimed at freelancers and agencies, while LUCA is aimed at small businesses and freelancers.
Contracts, proposals, invoices and time tracking for freelancers
TÜRMOB-backed web accounting and e-ledger suite for Turkish CPAs
| Pricing | Paid · $15 | Paid |
| Starting price | $15/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Built for | Freelancers, Agencies | Small businesses, Freelancers |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web |
| Country | US · 2016 | TR · 2005 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Bonsai if
Freelancers and small agencies.
- All-in-one for freelancers
- Professional templates
- Integrated payments
Look elsewhere if: Larger agencies needing PSA depth.
Choose LUCA if
Turkish mali müşavirler and the small businesses they serve who want ledgers, returns and e-Defter in one TÜRMOB-backed system.
- Built around Turkish tax law and GİB workflows from day one
- Backed by the accountants' professional body, TÜRMOB
- Accountant and client share one system, cutting data re-entry
Look elsewhere if: Business owners wanting a modern, self-serve pre-accounting app (Paraşüt, Logo İşbaşı, BizimHesap).
Bonsai vs LUCA pricing
Bonsai
- Basic$15/user/mo$9/mo billed annually; time tracking, tasks, CRM
- Essentials$25/user/mo$19/mo billed annually; invoices, proposals, contracts, portal
- Premium$39/user/mo$29/mo billed annually; Gantt, workload, reports, integrations
- Elite$59/user/mo$49/mo billed annually; 3 users minimum, custom permissions
LUCA
- Mali Müşavir Paketi₺8,400/yrUp to 50 clients; ₺8,500 one-time entry fee; incl. 20% VAT
- Luca Net KOBİ (Tek Firma)₺9,600/yr1 company, 2 users; ₺15,000 entry fee; incl. VAT
- Luca Net KOBİ (Standart)₺12,000/yr2 companies, 4 users; ₺16,800 entry fee; incl. VAT
- Luca Koza Standart₺10,500/yr3 companies, 5 users; ₺49,000 entry fee; incl. VAT
Bonsai · Key features
- Proposals and contracts
- E-signature
- Projects and tasks
- Time tracking
- Invoices and payments
- Client portal and accounting
Cons
- Jack of all trades
- Accounting basic
- Team features on higher tiers
LUCA · Key features
- Bulk preparation and one-click GİB filing of VAT, muhtasar and tax returns
- e-Defter files built to GİB technical standards
- Payroll with SGK and income tax incentives by validity date
- Bank statement import and automatic exchange rates from the central bank
- Inflation accounting using TÜİK coefficients
- Luca Net KOBİ with stock, current accounts, e-Fatura and e-Arşiv
Cons
- One-time entry fees on top of annual license fees
- Dated interface compared with Paraşüt or Logo İşbaşı
- No app marketplace; Koza's web service API is a paid add-on
Bonsai vs LUCA: FAQ
Do Bonsai and LUCA have a free plan?
Bonsai has no free plan, a 7-day free trial. LUCA has no free plan.
Which is better for small businesses, Bonsai or LUCA?
LUCA lists small businesses as a core audience, while Bonsai is aimed more at freelancers and agencies.