What HoneyBook costs (verified September 10, 2026)
| Plan | Price (billed yearly) | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29/month | Unlimited clients and projects, invoices and payments, proposals and contracts, client portal, template gallery |
| Essentials | $49/month | Scheduler, automations, QuickBooks Online integration, SMS reminders, up to 2 team members |
| Premium | $109/month | Unlimited team members, priority support, multiple companies, advanced reports |
On top of the subscription, card processing fees start at 2.7% + 10¢ per transaction, and ACH bank transfers cost 1.5%. All plans start with a free trial, and HoneyBook advertises a 60-day money-back guarantee. Source: honeybook.com/pricing, checked September 10, 2026 — pricing pages change, so re-check before you subscribe.
What HoneyBook does better than this site
Honestly: a lot, once your business is running. HoneyBook collects legally-binding eSignatures, lets clients sign and pay from a single proposal, automates follow-ups and payment reminders, syncs with QuickBooks, and gives your clients a portal where every file and payment lives. It will even convert your existing documents into HoneyBook templates for free. None of that exists here — this site produces a document, full stop. If you send dozens of contracts a year and chase payments by hand, a platform like HoneyBook earns its subscription.
What this site offers that HoneyBook does not
- Read before anything. The complete contract text is visible the moment the page opens — before an account, a trial, or a credit card. HoneyBook's contracts sit behind sign-up.
- Photographer-specific clauses, sourced. Booking fee vs. deposit, RAW file exclusion, editorial discretion, image loss, guest interference — each clause exists because of a documented dispute in the photography business.
- Free, with nothing stored. No $29/month, no account, no client portal for your clients to log into. What you type stays in your browser tab.
- No lock-in. You download a document you own. Emails and forms sent through a CRM stay inside that CRM.
Who should choose which
Choose HoneyBook if you book clients regularly and want contracts, invoicing, payments, scheduling and client communication in one system — and you are comfortable with $29–109/month billed yearly plus processing fees. Choose this site if what you need right now is the contract itself: a real, complete photography contract you can read, adapt and download today, free, then have reviewed by a local attorney. Many photographers will end up using both at different stages — a template to start, a CRM once the admin work justifies it.
Frequently asked questions
Related: free photography contract template — and its wedding photography contract guide; Dubsado pricing compared, Plutio pricing compared.
How much does HoneyBook cost?
As of September 10, 2026, HoneyBook's official pricing page lists three plans billed yearly: Starter at $29/month, Essentials at $49/month, and Premium at $109/month. Card processing fees start at 2.7% + 10¢, with ACH bank transfers at 1.5%. A free trial is available. Check honeybook.com/pricing before subscribing — these prices change over time.
Does HoneyBook include photography contracts?
Yes. Contracts with eSignatures are included from the Starter plan, alongside proposals, invoices, payments and a client portal. HoneyBook also offers a template gallery and will convert your existing documents into templates for free. The contract is one feature of a full client-management platform, not a standalone product.
Can I use HoneyBook just for a contract?
Technically yes, but you would pay at least $29/month billed yearly for a platform built around invoicing, scheduling and client management. If your only need today is a solid photography contract, a free template like the one on this site covers that need without an account or subscription.
Is there a free alternative to HoneyBook for photography contracts?
For the contract itself, yes: photographycontracttemplate.com provides a complete photography contract template you can read, customize online and download for free, with no account and nothing stored. It does not replace HoneyBook's invoicing, payments, scheduling or client portal — only the contract piece.
Do my clients have to log in to HoneyBook to sign?
HoneyBook clients interact through its client portal to sign and pay. Some photographers' clients dislike having to log into a portal — a complaint that appears in user reviews. With a downloadable contract, you send a PDF by email and the client signs however you both prefer, with no portal account involved.
Is a template contract legally enough for my photography business?
A well-built template is a solid starting point based on common US photography practice, but it is not legal advice and laws vary by state. The Professional Photographers of America recommends having a local attorney review any template — including one generated inside a CRM — before you rely on it.