Looking for a HoneyBook alternative?
HoneyBook now runs USD 39 to 66 a month, after a 2026 increase of nearly ninety per cent, and it is available in the United States and Canada only. If you are in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the EU it is not an option at all, whatever the reviews say. Here are the alternatives that are, compared on price, on what they actually do, and on where each of them falls short.
SendScope
Our pickA focused tool that lets freelancers create one shareable link combining a proposal, invoice, and payment. Clients review scope, approve, and pay from a single page with no login required.
Free tier (3 deals total, auto-invoicing, Stripe payments, basic analytics). Pro at AUD 19.99 a month (unlimited deals, payment reminders, custom branding, templates, full analytics).
Best for: Freelancers who want the shortest path from proposal to payment, and who want a record of what was agreed. If you need contracts, e-signatures and tax tracking in one place, Bonsai is the better buy.
Pros
- Proposal, invoice, and payment in one shareable link
- Free tier covering your first 3 deals, with Stripe payments
- No client login or account required
- Auto-invoicing on approval saves manual steps
- A dated record of exactly what the client was shown and accepted, hashed, with a certificate both parties keep
- Built for Australian invoicing: AUD, GST, BPAY and PayID, and it works anywhere Stripe does
- Half the price of HoneyBook, with a 14 day trial
Cons
- No electronic signature product. An approval record is not a signature service.
- No scheduling or calendar integration
- Not a CRM: no pipeline, no client profiles, no communication history
- Bonsai at USD 15 to 52 a month per user costs less and covers more of the back office
Plutio
An all-in-one workspace where an accepted proposal becomes a project with tasks already mapped, and that project feeds time tracking and invoicing without re-entering the scope.
USD 19 a month, billed flat rather than per user.
Best for: Freelancers who want the proposal, the project and the invoice to be one continuous thing.
Pros
- One flat price rather than per-user billing
- Proposal converts straight into a project with tasks
- Time tracking connects to invoice line items
- Covers the work after the sale, which most tools in this list do not
- Client portal included
Cons
- More tool than you need if the proposal and the payment are the whole job
- Project management features take setup before they earn their keep
- Less known than HoneyBook or Bonsai, so fewer templates and guides exist
Bonsai
An all-in-one freelance management suite covering proposals, contracts, invoicing, accounting, taxes, and time tracking under one roof.
USD 15 to 52 a month per user, with a substantial discount on annual billing.
Best for: Freelancers who want one platform for everything from proposals to tax prep.
Pros
- Comprehensive feature set covering the entire freelance workflow
- Built-in contract templates with e-signatures
- Tax preparation and expense tracking included
- Time tracking with automatic invoice generation
- Polished UI with a well-designed onboarding flow
Cons
- Broad enough that most freelancers use a fraction of it, at USD 15 to 52 a month per user
- Can feel overwhelming if you do not use most features
- Client portal requires clients to create an account for some actions
- Limited customization on lower-tier plans
Dubsado
A CRM built for creative professionals with strong workflow automation, custom forms, client portals, and scheduling.
USD 20 to 40 a month, with a discount for paying annually.
Best for: Creative professionals who need deep workflow automations and are willing to invest time in setup.
Pros
- Powerful workflow automations that can handle complex client journeys
- Highly customizable forms and questionnaires
- Built-in scheduling with calendar integration
- One flat price with no per-user fees
- Strong community and active user base among creatives
Cons
- Steep learning curve, especially for automation setup
- Interface feels dated compared to newer tools
- No built-in accounting or tax features
- Email deliverability issues reported by some users
- Limited integrations outside the creative industry
Fiverr Workspace (formerly AND.CO)
A free invoicing and contract tool from Fiverr. Handles basic proposals, invoicing, time tracking, and expense management at no cost.
Free.
Best for: Freelancers on a tight budget who need basic invoicing and do not mind limited features.
Pros
- Completely free to use with no paid tiers
- Simple, clean interface for invoicing and proposals
- Automatic payment reminders included
- Expense tracking and basic reporting
- Task and time tracking built in
Cons
- Development has slowed significantly since the Fiverr acquisition
- Limited customization options for branding
- No workflow automation or CRM features
- Proposal templates are basic compared to dedicated tools
- Future of the product is uncertain
Wave
A free accounting and invoicing platform popular with freelancers and small businesses. Strong on financial management, but lacks proposal or scope features.
Free for invoicing and accounting. Payment processing at 2.9% + $0.60 per credit card transaction.
Best for: Freelancers who already handle proposals elsewhere and need a free, reliable invoicing and accounting tool.
Pros
- Completely free invoicing and accounting
- Solid bookkeeping with bank connections and receipt scanning
- Professional invoice templates
- Built-in payroll for US and Canadian users
- Good reporting and financial dashboard
Cons
- No proposal, scope, or deal page features at all
- Payment processing fees are higher than Stripe direct
- No contracts or e-signatures
- Limited integrations with other tools
- Support is primarily self-serve on the free plan
Proposify
A dedicated proposal software with a drag-and-drop editor, content library, and analytics. Built specifically for creating and tracking proposals.
USD 19 to 65 a month per user. Business pricing is quoted rather than published.
Best for: Agencies and sales teams that need polished, trackable proposals but handle invoicing separately.
Pros
- Best-in-class proposal editor with drag-and-drop design
- Detailed analytics showing when clients view and interact with proposals
- Content library for reusing sections across proposals
- E-signatures built into the proposal flow
- Strong CRM integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, and others
Cons
- No invoicing or payment collection included
- Priced per user at USD 19 to 65 a month, and aimed at sales teams rather than solo freelancers
- Primarily designed for sales teams, not individual freelancers
- Requires a separate tool for invoicing and payments
- Can be overkill for simple project proposals
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