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Bonsai vs iStock: 2026 Comparison

Bonsai iStock
Overview An all-in-one business management platform for freelancers and agencies with proposals, contracts, invoicing, and accounting. A stock photography marketplace by Getty Images offering affordable photos, illustrations, vectors, and video clips.
Pricing Subscription ($21-$52/month) Subscription ($12.99-$33/month)
Key Features
  • Proposals
  • Contracts
  • Invoicing
  • Accounting
  • Tax prep
  • Time tracking
  • Task management
  • Client CRM
  • Stock photos
  • Illustrations
  • Vectors
  • Video
  • Curated collections
  • AI search
  • Flexible licensing
  • Plugin for design tools
Pros
  • All-in-one for freelancers
  • Good contract templates
  • Tax estimation
  • Professional proposals
  • Affordable pricing
  • Getty quality
  • Good curation
  • Plugin integrations
Cons
  • Limited for larger businesses
  • Some features basic
  • Fewer integrations
  • US tax features only
  • Smaller library than Shutterstock
  • Credit system confusing
  • Some dated content
  • Extra license costs