You're Switching from HoneyBook.
Here's Why Makeup Artists Choose Helix.

HoneyBook
$39/mo
$468/year — every year, forever
Helix
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 7.2 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from HoneyBook after the last price increase. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified makeup artist, former HoneyBook customer

What HoneyBook Is Costing You

The Damage

HoneyBook monthly $39/mo
Annual drain $468/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $521
Year 3 $581
3-year total $1,570

That's $1,570 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your HoneyBook subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Makeup Artists Leave HoneyBook

✗89% price increase in February 2025
✗Payment processing fees add up
✗Limited geographic availability
✗Team member caps on lower tiers
✗Not suited for complex workflows
✗My least favorite thing is the price. As a solo entrepreneur, budget is tight and the barrier to entry is around $40 a m
✗89% price hike - is it still worth it to stay or switch?
Makeup Artists are leaving HoneyBook every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Makeup Artists

You've got a bridal party of 6 tomorrow — bride, maid of honor, and four bridesmaids. The bride changed the start time twice and added a bridesmaid last week. Your contract says $150/face but the new bridesmaid wants a 'simpler look' and is asking for a discount. You need to adjust the invoice, confirm the travel fee, and coordinate arrival time — all while doing a corporate headshot session today. HoneyBook charges $39/month and takes a payment processing fee on the $1,050 bridal package.

Makeup Artists face unique challenges: Managing bridal party bookings with multiple people on one contract. Travel fees and kit fees complicating pricing. HoneyBook taking a cut of payments on top of monthly fee. Seasonal boom around prom and wedding season, dead in winter. On top of all that, HoneyBook charges $39/month ($468/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median makeup artist earns $35,000/year. Software at $468/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Professional brush set (MAC, Sigma, Morphe) is yours. You bought it once. Helix works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

HoneyBook is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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Your exact HoneyBook cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

"I was paying HoneyBook $39/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,570 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Helix was $279. Once. Done."
— Makeup artist business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature HoneyBook Helix
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Scheduling ✗ ✓
CRM ✗ ✓
Time Tracking ✗ ✓
Full Accounting ✗ ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management ✗ ✓
Price $39/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,570 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most makeup artists are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Company Settings → export contacts and projects. Download templates separately.

2

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import your contacts and recreate your key templates.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks. Transition active projects after they complete.

4

Cancel HoneyBook

Cancel before renewal. Save any contract templates as PDFs.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel HoneyBook when you're confident. Zero risk.

FAQ

Is Helix really a HoneyBook replacement for makeup artists?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. HoneyBook may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. HoneyBook is $39/month — that's $1,570 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my HoneyBook data?

Export your data from HoneyBook as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes.

"HoneyBook raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Makeup artist, switched from HoneyBook

Stop Losing $468/Year to HoneyBook

$1,570 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Helix — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

Still want HoneyBook?

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