Bloom Reviews

GUI is beautiful. Simple and easy setup. Attaching an invoice to an agreement is a great feature as well.

There are some restrictions, and it's hard to take advantage of some unlimited features. I wan to simply send an invoice to a customer without a workaround or tying it to a project.

In my line of work, selling digital goods, I don't necessarily need a project setup to send one off invoices.

While the AppSumo deal is half off for some upgrades, I don't personally have an interest in it.

I never leave reviews ever but when i saw this i thought it had to be too good to be true - this is essentially a way for them to make extra cashflow to get you in the system but the moment you start to do anything you would have actually bought the software for everything is locked and just bring you to the page to get the full version. Think about it - it costs 17 per month why on earth would they give you all the features for 19 and lose 200 .... just use the trial version for 14 days and actually get a taste of the features.

You cannot do much with this software. It is a real shame.

After thoroughly testing the plan included in this AppSumo deal, I regrettably have to give it just 1 taco.
The limitations within this deal itself make normal CRM workflows surprisingly difficult. AppSumo has clarified they don’t permit reviews that go too deeply into these restrictive elements, so I won’t elaborate in excess — but the constraints baked directly into this plan significantly hinder practical use. This isn’t about features outside the deal; it’s about how the included features actually operate.
A good example is invoicing. While the deal includes invoicing tools and Bloom explicitly lists “services” as invoice-able items, I discovered that invoices can only be sent when a project is set to “active.” That might sound small, but it becomes problematic the moment you work with ongoing or yearly services tied to completed projects. In the real world, clients often receive recurring invoices after a project is technically completed — yet the structure of this included plan doesn’t accommodate that without forcing an awkward workaround. For business users relying on clean financial workflows, this creates uncertainty about whether the tool behaves as advertised.
I also ran into multiple activation issues, and support has unfortunately not eased those concerns. Replies have been slow — sometimes days — and difficult to obtain. When responses did arrive, they tended to create even more confusion, especially around how upgrades work within this deal. For software marketed for professional use, the lack of clarity and reliability is troubling.
What stands out most, though, is how a deal with such restrictive mechanics and unclear support expectations made it through AppSumo’s approval process in the first place. As a longtime Sumo-ling, it’s disheartening to watch the platform increasingly approve deals that feel more limiting, more confusing, and, in this case, not entirely aligned with how the features appear at first glance. It creates the unfortunate impression that AppSumo’s quality standards may be slipping.

There’s a certain kind of magic in finding a tool that feels like it was designed just for you—a quiet, unassuming kind of magic that doesn’t shout but whispers, “I’ve got you.” That’s exactly the feeling I had when I started using Bloom. It’s not just a CRM; it’s a companion for the creative soul, a lighthouse in the often chaotic sea of client management, invoicing, and project delivery.

As someone who juggles a handful of clients at a time, I’ve always struggled to find a system that didn’t feel like it was either too bulky or too bare. Bloom strikes that perfect balance. It’s clean, intuitive, and packed with features that feel like they were designed with care and intention. From the moment I started using it, I could feel the weight of administrative chaos lifting off my shoulders.

The invoicing system is a dream—simple, elegant, and efficient. No more fumbling with clunky spreadsheets or worrying about whether I’ve sent that follow-up email. And the mobile app? It’s like having a pocket-sized assistant, always ready to help me stay on top of things, even when I’m on the go.

But here’s the thing: This plan of Bloom isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. If you’re managing a larger business or a sprawling client list, the beginner plan might feel a bit snug. But the beauty of Bloom is that it grows with you. When the time comes to expand, there’s a plan waiting for you, and the lifetime discount they offer is a thoughtful touch that feels like a nod to their commitment to your success.

For someone like me—a self-employed creative managing a few clients at a time—it’s a perfect fit. It’s not just about the price (though, let’s be honest, it’s hard to beat); it’s about the peace of mind that comes with knowing everything is in one place, beautifully organized and ready when I need it.

Bloom isn’t just a tool; it’s a partner in the journey. It’s not flashy or over-the-top, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s steady, reliable, and quietly transformative. If you’re a small business owner or a creative professional looking for a way to bring order to the chaos, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s not just worth the investment—it’s a gift to yourself and your business.

Sometimes, the most magical things are the ones that simply make life easier. Bloom does that, and it does it beautifully.