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2026 Feature Comparison

HoneyBook Raised Prices from $19 to $36-129/mo

A 90-570% price increase, and they still don't deliver galleries. 12img does it all for less.

The Problem with HoneyBook

HoneyBook dramatically increased pricing from $19/mo to $36-129/mo depending on tier. This shocked thousands of photographers who were already paying for gallery delivery separately. You're now paying $36+ for CRM alone.

HoneyBook

$36-129/mo (no galleries)

12img

$9-29/mo (everything)

Pricing Comparison

Feature-by-feature breakdown for pricing

Feature12imgHoneyBook
Gallery deliveryYesNo
Contracts + e-signYesYes
InvoicingYesYes
Client portalYesYes
Price lock guaranteeYesNo
Starting priceYesNo
Free tierYesNo
Video deliveryYesNo

Starting price: HoneyBook $36 vs 12img $9

Side by Side

What HoneyBook Does

Gallery delivery
Contracts + e-sign
Invoicing
Client portal
Price lock guarantee
Starting price
Free tier
Video delivery

What 12img Does

Gallery delivery
Contracts + e-sign
Invoicing
Client portal
Price lock guarantee
Starting priceHoneyBook $36 vs 12img $9
Free tier
Video delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did HoneyBook prices increase?

HoneyBook raised pricing from $19/mo to a tiered model starting at $36/mo (Starter), $66/mo (Essentials), and $129/mo (Premium). This represents a 90-570% increase that hit photographers who had budgeted around the original $19/mo price.

Does HoneyBook include gallery delivery?

No. HoneyBook is a CRM and contract management tool. It does not deliver photo galleries. Photographers using HoneyBook still need a separate gallery platform, adding another $15-35/mo to their costs.

Can 12img replace HoneyBook?

For most photographers, yes. 12img includes contracts, invoicing, client portal, and CRM alongside gallery delivery. This eliminates the need for HoneyBook entirely and saves $20-100/mo.

Does 12img guarantee pricing?

Yes. 12img has a price lock guarantee. Your subscription price never increases as long as you stay on the same plan. No surprise price hikes like HoneyBook's.

Everything HoneyBook does, plus galleries, for less

Contracts, invoicing, CRM, AND galleries. From $9/mo.

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