Clearframe vs HoneyBook
HoneyBook charges $36/month — $432/year — whether you book a single job or not. Clearframe gives you more features for $0/month.
| Feature | Clearframe | HoneyBook |
|---|---|---|
| CRM & Contacts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing & Payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contracts & E-Signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Questionnaires & Forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Phone System | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Business Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Email Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Galleries | Add-on | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly Price | Free | $36 |
Why photographers switch from HoneyBook
Slowest payment deposits on the market
Payment received Wednesday? Deposited Monday at earliest. HoneyBook holds your money longer than any competitor. Clearframe uses Stripe Connect — deposits arrive on Stripe’s standard schedule (2 business days in Australia).
No phone system
HoneyBook has no phone system at all. You’re still answering calls on your personal phone — or worse, missing them entirely. Clearframe includes an AI phone system that answers when you can’t, transcribes messages, and logs leads to your CRM.
Limited customization
Can’t set per-client payment schedules. Can’t track proposal changes. Can’t customize beyond what their rigid system allows. Clearframe gives you the flexibility to run your business your way.
Price keeps rising
HoneyBook has increased pricing multiple times regardless of which features you actually use. Clearframe’s model is simple: we only earn when you earn. Your cost scales with your success, not our roadmap.