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HoneyBook alternatives for web designers

The options web studios consider most, with honest pros and cons. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Why studios look for alternatives

  • Price increases: Starter went from $19 to $36 a month in February 2025.
  • Project depth: there is little for managing the build after the contract.
  • No website tools: nothing for the client's site, care plan, or monthly report.
  • Availability: HoneyBook serves four countries.

The options

  1. 01StackOSOur pick for web studios

    $69.95 a month yearly, plus $24.95 per teammate

    Best for: Web studios that want the build, the client's website, and the books in one place

    • Projects, design review, and a client portal
    • Monitoring, reports, and care plans for client sites
    • Double-entry books
    • US first
    • Costs more than freelancer suites on its own
    See the full comparison

  2. 02Dubsado

    $335 to $525 a year

    Best for: Creatives who want deep custom workflows

    • Powerful forms and automations
    • Multiple brands as an add-on
    • Hardest setup in the category
    • No website tools or ledger
    StackOS vs Dubsado

  3. 03Moxie

    $10 to $32 a month yearly

    Best for: Freelancers on a tight budget

    • Very low price
    • Well reviewed
    • Thin project management
    • Basic accounting, no website tools
    StackOS vs Moxie

  4. 04Bonsai

    $9 to $49 per user a month yearly

    Best for: Freelancers who want contracts and tax tracking

    • Contracts and tax tracking
    • Low entry price
    • Per-user pricing climbs
    • Branding removal on Premium
    StackOS vs Bonsai

  5. 05SuiteDash

    $19 to $99 a month

    Best for: Configurers who want the most features per dollar

    • Flat price, unlimited staff
    • White label on every tier
    • Steep learning curve
    • No website tools or ledger
    StackOS vs SuiteDash

Frequently asked questions

What is the best HoneyBook alternative for web designers?

It depends on what you need after the contract. For web studios that also look after client sites and sell care plans, StackOS covers the build, the website, and the books. For deep custom workflows, Dubsado. For the lowest price, Moxie.

Is there a HoneyBook alternative with website monitoring?

StackOS includes uptime, SSL, domain, DNS, malware, and speed monitoring for 50 client sites, plus monthly reports, alongside proposals and invoices.

Which HoneyBook alternative has real accounting?

StackOS has double-entry books with bank feeds and reconciliation built in. Most freelancer suites rely on a QuickBooks or Xero integration.

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