InvoYX: an offline Bonsai alternative for freelancers
The best Bonsai alternative for freelancers who invoice on the move is InvoYX — an offline invoicing app with ZUGFeRD 2.2 e-invoices, DATEV export, quotes and dunning. Bonsai is a US freelance contract-and-invoice tool; InvoYX is the offline, German-market specialist.
The short version
Bonsai is the right choice for a US freelancer who wants contracts, proposals and invoicing in one cloud tool. InvoYX is the right choice for the German and European market — offline, with ZUGFeRD and DATEV.
Bonsai vs. InvoYX: how they compare
| Bonsai | InvoYX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid subscription | 7-day free trial, then €12.99/month — flat |
| Works offline | No — cloud | Yes — fully offline |
| ZUGFeRD 2.2 / Factur-X | No | Yes — every invoice |
| DATEV export | No | Yes — 42-field CSV |
| Quotes & credit notes | Yes | Yes |
| Dunning | Limited | Yes — 3-stage |
| Languages | English | 27 languages |
| Data | Cloud account | On device, no account |
When Bonsai is the better choice
Bonsai is the right choice for a US freelancer who wants contracts, proposals and invoicing in one cloud tool.
When InvoYX is the better choice
InvoYX is the right choice for the German and European market — ZUGFeRD and DATEV native, fully offline, 27 languages.
5 reasons to switch
- Native ZUGFeRD e-invoices and DATEV export.
- Fully offline with no account and no cloud.
- Quotes, credit notes, recurring invoices and dunning in one flat price.
- 27 languages with independent document language.
- AES-256 encrypted backup, data stays on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is InvoYX a Bonsai replacement?
For European-market invoicing — yes, with ZUGFeRD and DATEV, and offline. Bonsai remains the broader US freelance contract-and-invoice tool.
Does InvoYX work offline?
Yes — everything runs locally on your device.
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7-day free trial, then €12.99/month. Cancel anytime. No cloud, no account.
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