Hectic (formerly Bonsai's category of all-in-one freelance business tools) bundles invoicing, proposals, contracts, CRM, and scheduling into one subscription, typically $19-$59/mo.
If you only need the invoicing and contract basics, you end up paying for a lot of CRM and scheduling functionality you may never touch.
| Ledgerline | Hectic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (Pro $19 once, optional) | Free tier limited / paid plans |
| Account required | No signup, ever | Account required |
| Where your data lives | Your browser only | Their servers |
| Invoice, receipt, quote generator | Yes | Yes |
| Contract generator | Yes | Varies |
| Rate calculator & tax estimate | Yes | Rarely |
Hectic is still the better choice if you want a single connected system with client CRM, scheduling, and proposals all tied together, and you're fine paying monthly for that convenience.
No signup, no credit card. Create your first invoice in under a minute and see if Ledgerline fits how you actually work.