A HoneyBook alternative without a monthly minimum
HoneyBook restructured pricing in February 2025, raising its three tiers from $19/$39/$79 a month to $36/$59/$129 (or $29/$49/$109 billed annually) — plus a transaction fee on every card payment a client makes through it. Client Paper Co. generates the same categories of documents on a free plan with no payment-processing cut, because it doesn't process client payments at all — you send your own payment link or bank details.
| Feature | Client Paper Co. | HoneyBook |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, forever | $36/mo (Starter), $29/mo billed annually |
| Payment processing fee | None — invoices link out to your own payment method | 2.9% + $0.25 per card payment (higher for Amex/Discover) |
| Document types | 9, including contracts, proposals, and scope of work | Invoices, proposals, contracts, client portal |
| Free plan | Yes — 1 client, 3 documents/month | No free plan |
| Client workspace | Included on Pro | Included, called a client portal |
HoneyBook pricing shown as of 2026-08-10. Verify current pricing at HoneyBook's pricing page.
Switching from HoneyBook
HoneyBook's client portal is where most of the lock-in lives. Before switching, export or manually note the payment terms and scope language from any active project in HoneyBook, and re-enter your client list in Client Paper Co.'s client workspace so future invoices link back to the right client automatically.
Frequently asked questions
- Why doesn't Client Paper Co. charge a payment processing fee like HoneyBook?
- Because it isn't a payment processor. Invoices export as a PDF with your own bank details, UPI ID, or payment link (like a Razorpay or Stripe link you already have), so there's no transaction cut taken on what your client pays you.
- Does Client Paper Co. include a booking or scheduling tool like HoneyBook?
- No. It's focused on the documents — invoices, contracts, proposals, and the rest — not scheduling or lead capture. If scheduling is your main need, that's a real gap versus HoneyBook's Essentials and Premium tiers.
