Compare · HeyShutter vs HoneyBook
A HoneyBook alternative built only for photographers.
HoneyBook is a strong client and booking system for many kinds of small businesses. HeyShutter is built for photographers: proofing, print sales and event face sorting sit next to booking and contracts, from $19.
HoneyBook facts come from HoneyBook's own website, checked October 4, 2026.
| HeyShutter | HoneyBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or $19 to $99 a month with a 14-day trial | $36 to $129 a month |
| Yearly billing | Two months free, every year | About 15% to 20% off |
| Storage | 5 GB free, 200 GB at $19, 1 TB at $39 | 200 GB on Starter, unlimited on Essentials and up |
| Fees on your sales | 0% on paid plans (10% on Free) | Card payments 2.9% + $0.25 through HoneyBook |
| Booking and contracts | Included from $19, with signed agreements and retainers | Included, with proposals, contracts and invoices |
| Website | Template site from $19; custom design $2,500 | Not listed |
| Face search | Face sort and opt-in selfie search from $39 | Not listed |
| Texts to clients | Included from $19 | Not listed |
| Client app | Your own iPhone and Android app on Signature | App for the business owner |
| Your own domain | Your own domain on every paid plan | Client portal on your subdomain |
| Platform branding | Your studio's name only on paid plans; a small credit on Free | "Powered by HoneyBook" removed on Essentials and up |
Where HoneyBook is strong
- Mature proposals, contracts, invoices and automations.
- Built for many service businesses, not only photography.
- Galleries now included.
Where HeyShutter is different
- Starts free, with paid plans from $19 instead of $36.
- Proofing, watermarks, add-on sales and a print store with lab drop ship.
- Face sort and opt-in selfie search for events and pageants.
- Your own website, and your own app in the stores on Signature.
Plans side by side
What each plan includes in storage.
HeyShutter
HoneyBook
HoneyBook added photo galleries in July 2026.
Sources
Where these facts come from.
Every HoneyBook detail on this page was read from HoneyBook's own pages on October 4, 2026. Prices change, so check their site before you decide. If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we'll fix it.
HoneyBook is a trademark of its owner. HeyShutter is not affiliated with HoneyBook. HeyShutter plans are listed on our pricing page.
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Moving from HoneyBook?
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