HoneyBook Pricing Guide 2026
Complete breakdown of HoneyBook plans and what freelancers actually pay
HoneyBook pricing advertises a 30-day trial without a credit card, with eligibility limits for some advanced features. Its billing help says the trial does not automatically become a paid membership.
HoneyBook's listed plans and prices appear below with their billing terms. Monthly, annual, lifetime and custom-priced offers are different commitments. Check billing periods, seat counts, usage charges and optional add-ons. Compare with SchedulingKit pricing.
HoneyBook Pricing Plans
Here's what HoneyBook charges for their scheduling software in 2026.
Starter
per month; $29/month billed annually
- Proposals and invoices
- Contracts with e-signatures
- Online payments
- One active Scheduler session per membership guide
- Client portal and HoneyBook AI
- Mobile app access
Essentials
per month; $49/month billed annually
- Everything in Starter; up to two team members
- Automation workflows and SMS reminders
- Expanded Scheduler sessions; current help differs on exact cap
- Custom branding on all plans; remove Powered by HoneyBook on Essentials
- QuickBooks and other advanced integrations
- Standard reports; Starter has basic reports
Premium
per month; $109/month billed annually
- Everything in Essentials
- Pricing advertises unlimited team members; membership help describes ten self-service, with support for more
- Priority support
- Advanced reports and multiple companies
- File setup service is available on all plans; dedicated onboarding scope needs confirmation
- Advanced integrations also available on Essentials
Prices as of 2026-10-01. Visit HoneyBook for current pricing.
Hidden Costs to Know
Before signing up for HoneyBook, be aware of these additional costs:
- No permanent Free plan; trial signup terms vary, and trial does not automatically charge according to help
- Payment processing adds fees: the pricing-page FAQ lists US card rates from 2.7% + $0.10, while its plan matrix shows from 2.9% + $0.25; ACH is 1.5%. Confirm the applicable account rate
- Automation workflows require Essentials at $59 monthly/$49 annually
- Essentials includes up to two team members; Premium allows ten self-service and more through support
- Annual commitments reduce the monthly equivalent; calculate savings using current plan totals and any promotion
- Custom document branding is on all plans; removal of Powered by HoneyBook requires Essentials or Premium
HoneyBook Pricing History
The alleged 2022 change from two tiers to Starter/Essentials/Premium is not established by a dated primary notice reviewed here.
The alleged 2024 annual-discount adjustment is not established by a dated primary notice. Current Starter/Essentials/Premium annual equivalents are $29/$49/$109.
HoneyBook vs SchedulingKit
See how SchedulingKit compares on features and pricing.
| Feature | HoneyBook | SchedulingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | No free plan | 1 member, 1 event type, 50 bookings/month, 1 calendar |
| Basic Scheduling | $36/month Starter or $29 annually; one session type | $0 (Free plan) |
| Proposals & Contracts | Built-in on all plans | Not included |
| Invoicing | Built-in on all plans | Invoice creation and payment handling exist in the product; confirm required workflow and entitlement |
| AI Booking Features | AI meeting notes, preparation, drafts and lead enrichment; client chatbot/receptionist not established | Separate AI chatbot ($12/month) and receptionist ($39/month) add-ons |
| Team Scheduling | Essentials includes two team members; Premium expands team access | Team scheduling on Pro: $20/seat/month or $16 billed annually |
| Round-Robin Scheduling | Available for single-host sessions with team members | Team scheduling on Pro: $20/seat/month or $16 billed annually |
| Scheduling Depth | Group, multi-host, round-robin and availability controls | Round-robin, collective and group on paid team plans; buffer controls |
Our Verdict
HoneyBook can suit businesses using proposals, contracts, payments and client management together. HoneyBook Starter is $36/month or $29/month billed annually, Essentials $59 or $49, and Premium $129 or $109. Taxes, processing charges and promotions can change checkout totals. Its scheduler includes group, multi-host and round-robin options, so the earlier basic-only comparison was inaccurate. The previous $19-$79 monthly savings claim is not valid against current prices or without matching entitlements. SchedulingKit Free has booking limits, teams require Pro, and chatbot/receptionist are paid add-ons. Compare required workflows rather than assuming automatic savings.
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