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    Best HoneyBook alternatives

    Last reviewed: September 2026

    The best HoneyBook alternatives in 2026 are Simple, Dubsado, Bonsai, FreshBooks, Moxie, 17hats and Wave. HoneyBook now costs $36 to $129 a month, with Essentials capped at 2 seats. Simple covers 5 users for $99 at 2.79% on every card; Dubsado and Moxie are cheaper for very small teams.

    Competitor pricing last reviewed September 2026. Published rates change; check the vendor's current pricing page: HoneyBook pricing, Dubsado pricing, Bonsai pricing, FreshBooks pricing, Moxie pricing, 17hats pricing, Wave pricing.

    Why are people leaving HoneyBook?

    Two reasons come up most. Starter rose from $19 to $36 in February 2025 (reported by weddingsaas.com), and Essentials covers only 2 seats, so a third person means Premium at $129. HoneyBook also requires HoneyBook Payments at 2.9% + 25¢, and its blog lists 3.4% + 9¢ on Amex while its pricing page says there are no premium card fees.

    Which HoneyBook alternatives are worth a look?

    #1

    Simple

    Our product
    Price
    $99 / $199 / $399 per month; 5 / 10 / unlimited seats
    Processing
    Card 2.79%; Amex 2.79%; ACH accepted
    Contract
    Month-to-month

    Proposals with e-signature, a client CRM, project and time tracking, retainers and invoices, plus POS at 2.19% in person. Time tracking tools are on Medium. See Simple vs HoneyBook.

    Simple is best for teams of 3 to 10 that bill corporate clients by card and outgrew HoneyBook's 2-seat Essentials plan.

    Drawback: No full accounting and no client project portal.

    Source: published by Simple

    #2

    Dubsado

    Price
    $335 or $525 per year (about $35 or $55 monthly, reported by raoura.com); owner + 3 users free
    Processing
    Card 2.9% + 30¢; Amex not listed separately; ACH 0.8% capped at $5
    Contract
    21-day Premier trial

    Deep workflow automation with forms, contracts and schedulers. The cheapest option here for a team of four. See Simple vs Dubsado.

    Dubsado is best for small teams that want customizable workflows and get paid mostly by ACH.

    Drawback: Starter has no scheduler, workflows or public proposals, and monthly prices are not published.

    Source: published by Dubsado, except monthly prices

    #3

    Bonsai

    Price
    $15 / $25 / $39 / $59 per user per month
    Processing
    Card 2.9% + 30¢; Amex 3.25% + 30¢; ACH 1% ($1 min)
    Contract
    7-day trial, cancel anytime

    Time tracking, contracts and invoicing in one light tool. See Simple vs Bonsai.

    Bonsai is best for solo freelancers who want time tracking included.

    Drawback: Every seat costs extra, Basic has no invoicing, and Stripe or PayPal adds a 1% platform fee.

    Source: published by Bonsai

    #4

    FreshBooks

    Price
    Lite $23 (5 clients), Plus $43 (50 clients), Premium $70; +$11 per seat
    Processing
    Card 2.9% + 30¢; Amex 3.5% + 30¢; ACH 1% uncapped
    Contract
    30-day trial

    Invoicing with full accounting. See Simple vs FreshBooks.

    FreshBooks is best for solo service providers who want invoicing and bookkeeping together.

    Drawback: Client caps on Lite and Plus, and the highest Amex rate on this list.

    Source: published by FreshBooks

    #5

    Moxie

    Price
    Starter $12, Pro $25, Teams $40 (up to 5 members) per month
    Processing
    Card 2.9% + 30¢ via Stripe or PayPal; Amex per processor; ACH 1% capped at $6 plus a $1 Moxie fee
    Contract
    Monthly

    Moxie CRM includes proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking, a pipeline and a scheduler on every plan.

    Moxie is best for freelancers and micro-agencies that want the lowest monthly price with time tracking.

    Drawback: You bring your own processor, so Amex pricing depends on Stripe or PayPal.

    Source: published by Moxie

    #6

    17hats

    Price
    $60 per month or $600 per year; add-ons $5 to $10 each
    Processing
    Stripe or Square fees apply
    Contract
    Monthly or annual

    An all-in-one business manager where extra users, time tracking and recurring billing are add-ons.

    17hats is best for solo owners who want one flat subscription and pay add-ons only as needed.

    Drawback: Users and time tracking cost extra, so the base price climbs fast.

    Source: published by 17hats

    #7

    Wave

    Price
    Starter free, Pro $19 per month
    Processing
    Card 2.9% + 60¢; Amex 3.4% + 60¢; ACH 1% ($1 min)
    Contract
    No contract

    Free invoicing and accounting. A common pick for people also searching Wave alternatives, since the 60¢ fee adds up on many small invoices.

    Wave is best for very small businesses that want free invoicing and bookkeeping.

    Drawback: No proposals or client pipeline, and the highest per-payment fixed fee here.

    Source: published by Wave

    How do the alternatives compare side by side?

    SoftwareRankPriceProcessingContract
    Simple#1$99 / $199 / $399 per month; 5 / 10 / unlimited seatsCard 2.79%; Amex 2.79%; ACH acceptedMonth-to-month
    Dubsado#2$335 or $525 per year (about $35 or $55 monthly, reported by raoura.com); owner + 3 users freeCard 2.9% + 30¢; Amex not listed separately; ACH 0.8% capped at $521-day Premier trial
    Bonsai#3$15 / $25 / $39 / $59 per user per monthCard 2.9% + 30¢; Amex 3.25% + 30¢; ACH 1% ($1 min)7-day trial, cancel anytime
    FreshBooks#4Lite $23 (5 clients), Plus $43 (50 clients), Premium $70; +$11 per seatCard 2.9% + 30¢; Amex 3.5% + 30¢; ACH 1% uncapped30-day trial
    Moxie#5Starter $12, Pro $25, Teams $40 (up to 5 members) per monthCard 2.9% + 30¢ via Stripe or PayPal; Amex per processor; ACH 1% capped at $6 plus a $1 Moxie feeMonthly
    17hats#6$60 per month or $600 per year; add-ons $5 to $10 eachStripe or Square fees applyMonthly or annual
    Wave#7Starter free, Pro $19 per monthCard 2.9% + 60¢; Amex 3.4% + 60¢; ACH 1% ($1 min)No contract

    Figures published by each vendor, reviewed September 2026, except Dubsado's monthly prices (reported by raoura.com).

    Which alternative fits a 5-person firm?

    For the firm in our consulting software guide, billing $25,000 a month with 40% on corporate cards, yearly totals run: Dubsado about $9,732, FreshBooks $10,536, Bonsai $10,692, Simple Medium $10,758 and HoneyBook Premium $10,893. Dubsado is cheapest. Simple costs less than HoneyBook and adds POS, e-commerce and loyalty for firms that also sell products.

    Frequently asked questions

    Wave Starter is free and Moxie starts at $12 a month. For a team of four, Dubsado is usually cheapest because the owner plus 3 users are included in its $335 or $525 yearly plans.

    For freelancers and micro-agencies, yes. Moxie includes proposals, contracts, invoicing, time tracking, a pipeline and a scheduler on every plan from $12 a month, with payments through Stripe or PayPal at 2.9% + 30¢.

    Simple charges 2.79% on Amex, the same as every other card. Bonsai charges 3.25% + 30¢, Wave 3.4% + 60¢ and FreshBooks 3.5% + 30¢.

    Simple, HoneyBook, Bonsai and Moxie are the closest. Simple suits teams that bill by card and also sell in person; Moxie suits solo freelancers on a budget.

    Outgrew HoneyBook's seats?

    5 users for $99 a month and 2.79% on every card, Amex included.

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