HoneyBook Pricing for Wedding Venues: 2026 Complete Guide

HoneyBook Pricing Overview

HoneyBook offers straightforward pricing that makes it accessible for venues of all sizes. Here's the complete breakdown.

Current Pricing Tiers

Starter Plan - $16/month (billed annually)

Or $19/month billed monthly

Includes:

• Unlimited clients and projects
• Invoices and payments
• Contracts (limited templates)
• Scheduling (basic)
• iOS and Android apps

Limitations:

• 1 user only
• Limited automation
• Basic templates
• No concierge setup

Best for: Solo operators or very small venues testing the platform.

Essentials Plan - $32/month (billed annually)

Or $39/month billed monthly

Includes:

Everything in Starter, plus:

• Scheduler pro features
• Automations
• More templates
• Expense tracking
• Priority support

Limitations:

• Still 1 user
• Limited advanced features

Best for: Growing venues that need automation and better scheduling.

Premium Plan - $66/month (billed annually)

Or $79/month billed monthly

Includes:

Everything in Essentials, plus:

• Multiple team members
• Advanced reports
• Priority support
• Concierge setup
• All templates and features

Best for: Established venues with multiple team members needing full features.

Annual vs. Monthly Billing

Savings with annual billing:

• Starter: Save ~$36/year
• Essentials: Save ~$84/year
• Premium: Save ~$156/year

Recommendation: If you're committing to HoneyBook, annual billing makes sense. The savings are meaningful and it's easy to test with a trial first.

Hidden Costs to Consider

Payment Processing Fees

HoneyBook doesn't charge these directly—they go to payment processors.

Credit card processing: 2.9% + $0.25 per transaction

ACH/bank transfer: 1.5% (capped at $15)

Impact for venues:

A $15,000 wedding deposit:

• Credit card: ~$435 in fees
• ACH: ~$225 in fees

Tip: Encourage ACH payments for large transactions to save on fees.

Third-Party Integrations

Some integrations may have their own costs:

• QuickBooks: $15-50/month
• Zapier (for advanced automations): $20-50+/month
• Additional scheduling tools: Varies

Training and Setup Time

Not a direct cost, but consider:

• 5-10 hours to set up properly
• Team training time
• Template customization effort

What You Get for the Price

Contracts and Proposals

• Custom contract templates
• E-signatures
• Proposal presentation
• Multiple revision tracking

Payments

• Invoice creation
• Payment scheduling
• Automatic reminders
• Multiple payment methods
• Deposits and payment plans

Lead Management

• Pipeline tracking
• Basic CRM functions
• Project/booking management
• Client communication

Automation

• Workflow automation
• Email sequences
• Task reminders
• Basic lead response

Scheduling

• Online booking
• Calendar integration
• Availability management
• Appointment reminders

Is HoneyBook Worth It for Venues?

HoneyBook excels at:

• Simple, intuitive interface
• Quick setup and onboarding
• Contract and payment handling
• Affordable entry point
• All-in-one basics

HoneyBook struggles with:

• Wedding-specific features (no BEOs)
• Advanced automation
• Complex team workflows
• Sophisticated reporting
• High-volume operations

Value calculation:

Consider the time savings:

• Automated contracts save 2-3 hours/booking
• Payment reminders save collection time
• Scheduling automation saves coordination time

At 50 weddings/year:

• Premium plan: $792/year
• Time savings: 100+ hours
• Effective hourly cost: Under $8/hour

The math works for venues that utilize the features.

HoneyBook vs. Alternatives Pricing

| Platform | Entry Price | Mid-Tier | Full Features |

|----------|-------------|----------|---------------|

| HoneyBook | $16/mo | $32/mo | $66/mo |

| Dubsado | $20/mo | $35/mo | $50/mo |

| Perfect Venue | ~$150/mo | ~$200/mo | ~$250/mo |

| Tripleseat | ~$150/mo | ~$275/mo | ~$400/mo |

| HubSpot | Free | $20/mo | $800+/mo |

| Planning Pod | ~$50/mo | ~$75/mo | ~$100/mo |

Takeaway: HoneyBook is among the most affordable options. Premium alternatives offer more features but at 3-5x the price.

When to Upgrade Plans

From Starter to Essentials ($16 → $32)

Upgrade when:

• You need automation workflows
• Advanced scheduling matters
• Template variety is important
• You're getting serious about growth

From Essentials to Premium ($32 → $66)

Upgrade when:

• Adding team members
• Need detailed reporting
• Want concierge setup help
• Growing into professional operation

Maximizing Value at Each Tier

Getting the most from Starter:

• Set up all basic templates
• Use scheduling religiously
• Leverage mobile apps
• Get payment processing working smoothly

Getting the most from Essentials:

• Build automation workflows
• Customize all templates
• Track expenses properly
• Use advanced scheduling features

Getting the most from Premium:

• Add team members with clear roles
• Run regular reports
• Take advantage of concierge support
• Use all available templates

When HoneyBook Pricing Doesn't Make Sense

You might need to look elsewhere if:

• You're doing 100+ events/year: Higher-volume tools may be more efficient
• You need BEOs and timelines: HoneyBook doesn't have these
• Marketing automation is priority: HubSpot is stronger here
• You have complex team needs: Enterprise tools handle this better

Free Trial and Getting Started

HoneyBook offers a 7-day free trial to test the platform.

Trial tips:

1. Set up real templates

2. Test the booking flow

3. Try automation features

4. Add team if testing Premium

5. Process a test payment

Bottom Line on HoneyBook Pricing

HoneyBook is excellent value for:

• Venues doing 20-75 events/year
• Solo operators or small teams
• Those prioritizing simplicity
• Budget-conscious operations

The Premium plan at $66/month is the sweet spot for most venues that want full features without breaking the bank.

Consider alternatives if you need wedding-specific features, advanced automation, or are operating at high volume.

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