HoneyBook hiked prices 51–89.5% on February 4, 2025. 12img gives you CRM + galleries for less.
HoneyBook is a general-purpose CRM and business management tool for creative professionals — not just photographers. It offers contracts, invoicing, and workflow automation but has no gallery delivery, no photo-specific features, and no understanding of the photography workflow. Photographers who use HoneyBook still need a separate gallery platform.
12img wins 10 of 27 feature categories
| Feature | 12img | HoneyBook |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free – $54/mo | Starter $29/mo annual ($36 monthly) | Essentials $49/mo ($59 monthly) | Premium $109/mo ($129 monthly) |
| Client Gallery Delivery | ||
| Contracts + E-Sign | ||
| Invoicing + Payments | ||
| Client Portal | ||
| Cross-Provider Client Login | ||
| Automated Workflows | ||
| Video Delivery | ||
| Website Builder | Coming soon | |
| Client CRM | ||
| Print Store / Storefront | ||
| Mobile Gallery App | ||
| Digital Product Sales | ||
| Vendor Network / Directory | ||
| Custom Domain | ||
| Watermark + Image Protection | ||
| Email Campaigns | ||
| Built-in Analytics | ||
| Client Intake Forms | ||
| Form → Contract Auto-fill | ||
| Lead → Contract → Invoice Pipeline | ||
| AI Image Generation | Nano Banana Pro 2 | |
| AI Video Generation | Veo 3 | |
| AI Writing / SEO | AI-powered CRM | |
| Smart Image Search | Planned | |
| Data Export / Migration | Not verified | |
| Price Lock Guarantee | Locked at signup | Raised prices 89.5% in 2025 |
| Full-Resolution Downloads | N/A (no galleries) |
The most common reasons photographers make the move.
HoneyBook hiked prices 51–89.5% on February 4, 2025 — Starter went from $19 to $36/mo, Essentials from $39 to $59/mo, Premium from $79 to $129/mo. Photographers are actively looking for alternatives.
HoneyBook has no gallery delivery. You still need Pixieset, ShootProof, or another gallery tool — doubling your monthly costs.
HoneyBook is built for all creatives (florists, planners, DJs). 12img is purpose-built for photographers and videographers.
No image protection, watermarking, or photo-specific features — because HoneyBook doesn't understand photography.
No transparent pricing — surprise renewals and billing changes have burned photographers.
12img offers a functional free tier. HoneyBook has no free plan.
Yes. 12img includes contracts, invoicing, CRM, and automated workflows — the core of what HoneyBook offers — plus gallery delivery, video delivery, and a storefront. You eliminate two tools (HoneyBook + gallery platform) by switching to one.
Yes. 12img includes contracts with e-signatures, smart templates, and real-time tracking on all paid plans. The difference is that 12img also delivers your photos and videos — HoneyBook cannot.
HoneyBook works for photographers who need contracts and invoicing, but it was built for all creative professionals — not specifically photographers. It has no gallery delivery, no watermarking, and no photo-specific features. 12img is purpose-built for photography workflows.
After their price hike (announced February 3, effective February 4, 2025), HoneyBook now costs $29–$109/mo (annual) or $36–$129/mo (monthly). Starter jumped from $19 to $36/mo (89.5%), Essentials from $39 to $59/mo (51%), Premium from $79 to $129/mo (63%). Most photographers also pay for a separate gallery tool ($10-30/mo), bringing total to $39–$159/mo. 12img starts free and goes up to $54/mo — with galleries, contracts, invoicing, and CRM all included.
HoneyBook increased Starter pricing by 89.5% on February 4, 2025, with only one day's notice (announced February 3). Essentials increased 51% and Premium 63%. Many photographers felt blindsided. 12img believes in transparent pricing — our prices are public, locked at signup, and we will never surprise you with a billing change.
Yes. 12img makes migration straightforward. Download your contracts and client info from HoneyBook and import them into 12img. We also provide a free migration guide at /switch-from/honeybook. Your data is always yours — 12img includes easy export on every plan.
Galleries, contracts, invoicing, and CRM — one platform, one login, one monthly bill.
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