Acuity Scheduling
Online Booking & Scheduling
General online scheduling from Squarespace, used by independent artists and small studios that need a booking page more than a salon system.
From $20 / monthFree trialGeneral purpose
HoneyBook
Client management for independent service businesses: proposals, contracts, invoices and scheduling, used by freelance and bridal artists.
From $36 / monthFree trialSubscriptionGeneral purpose
Pricing
Starter $36, Essentials $59 and Premium $129 a month at monthly billing; $29, $49 and $109 billed yearly.
- Starter: $36/mo
- Essentials: $59/mo
- Premium: $129/mo
Free option: All plans start with a free trial.
Published Fees
- Card processing from 2.7% + 10¢ (the plan table lists 2.9% + 25¢); 1.5% for bank transfer
Stated Features
- Unlimited clients and projects
- Proposals, contracts and invoices
- Calendar and lead forms
- HoneyBook AI on every plan
- Optional client tips on invoices
Integrations
None named on the page we read.
Good Fit For
- Solo pros and booth renters
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Alternatives to HoneyBook
Dubsado
Freelance & Bridal Makeup Artists
Client management for freelancers with contracts, invoices, payment plans and automated workflows.
From $35 / monthFree trialGeneral purpose
Setmore
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General appointment scheduling with a free plan for up to four users and low per-user paid plans.
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Square Appointments
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Booking and payments from Square with a free plan for solo pros and paid plans per location, plus Square Payroll and hardware.
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Common Questions
How Much Does HoneyBook Cost?
From $36 / month. Starter $36, Essentials $59 and Premium $129 a month at monthly billing; $29, $49 and $109 billed yearly.
Is HoneyBook Free?
Free trial. All plans start with a free trial.
What Are Alternatives to HoneyBook?
Other tools for the same job include Acuity Scheduling, Dubsado, Setmore, Square Appointments.
Sources
Read on November 16, 2026. We have not hands-on tested this product, and vendor claims are the vendor's. Found something out of date? Send a correction.