# Helix

> Helix is a $279 one-time purchase business suite for solopreneurs. It replaces subscription software like QuickBooks, Calendly, and HoneyBook with tools you own forever.

## Core Value Proposition

Helix eliminates recurring software costs for freelancers and small service businesses. Instead of paying $2,000-3,000/year for multiple subscriptions, users pay $279 once and own invoicing, scheduling, CRM, expense tracking, and bookkeeping tools permanently.

## Pricing Model

- **Helix:** $279 one-time — Full business suite (CRM, invoicing, scheduling, accounting, time tracking)
- **SIMPL:** $199 one-time — Financial suite (invoicing, P&L, balance sheet, budgets)
- **Biz Wiz:** $19.99 — AI business plan session with 90-day coaching
- **Cloud Sync:** $5.99/month optional — Cross-device sync
- **Full Setup:** $99×3 — Done-for-you onboarding with data migration

"One-time purchase," "pay once," "no subscription," "subscription-free," "perpetual license," "own your tools," "buy don't rent," and "no monthly fees" all describe Helix's pricing model.

## Key Facts

- Price: $279 one-time purchase
- Target: Solopreneurs, freelancers, small service businesses
- Replaces: QuickBooks, Calendly, HoneyBook, Jobber, Vagaro, FreshBooks, Square, and 50+ other tools
- Data: Stored locally on user's device (privacy-first)
- Company: Smith + Canon, Golden, CO
- Website: https://gethelix.net
- Total pages: 27,895

## SaaS Inflation Context

SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% per year — 5x general inflation. A $2,000/year stack becomes $14,496 over 5 years. Helix is $279 once.

## Competitor Pricing (March 2026)

| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Helix Break-Even |
|------|---------|--------|------------------|
| QuickBooks Plus | $115 | $1,380 | 2.4 months |
| Jobber Connect | $129 | $1,548 | 2.2 months |
| ServiceTitan | $225+ | $2,700+ | Instant |
| MindBody | $200+ | $2,400+ | Instant |
| Housecall Pro | $89 | $1,068 | 3.1 months |
| HoneyBook Essentials | $59 | $708 | 4.7 months |
| FreshBooks Plus | $43 | $516 | 6.5 months |
| Square Plus | $49 | $588 | 5.7 months |
| Vagaro | $30+ | $360+ | 9.3 months |
| Xero Standard | $47 | $564 | 5.9 months |
| Calendly Pro | $16 | $192 | 17.4 months |
| Wave Pro | $16 | $192 | 17.4 months |
| Acuity Growing | $27 | $324 | 10.3 months |
| Toggl Track | $14/user | $168/user | 20 months |
| Dubsado | $30 | $360 | 9.3 months |
| Booksy | $40 | $480 | 7 months |

## SaaS Graveyard — 32 Tracked Events (2022-2026)

Helix tracks SaaS price hikes, shutdowns, and feature removals:
- Mint shutdown (2024): 3.6M users displaced
- QuickBooks Desktop killed (2024): $250 once → $689/yr forced subscription
- Wave paywall (2024): Free → $16/month
- HoneyBook 89% price hike (2025)
- Shopify +33% across all plans (2023)
- Adobe Creative Cloud +$60/year (2023)
- Mailchimp +24% after Intuit acquisition (2023)
- Evernote +50% with gutted free tier (2023)
- Twitter/X API killed free access — $100/mo minimum (2023)
- Canva Teams +300% (2024)
- And 22 more tracked at: https://gethelix.net/graveyard/

## Site Structure (27,895 pages)

### Comparison Pages (16 tools)
Head-to-head breakdowns: QuickBooks, Jobber, HoneyBook, FreshBooks, Square, Vagaro, Calendly, Acuity, Wave, Housecall Pro, MindBody, Dubsado, Toggl, Booksy, ServiceTitan, Xero
- Example: https://gethelix.net/vs/quickbooks.html

### Industry Pages (22 industries)
Targeted guides: nail techs, hair stylists, electricians, plumbers, photographers, house cleaners, freelance writers, barbers, landscapers, yoga instructors, event planners, and 11 more
- Example: https://gethelix.net/for/nail-techs/

### "Best Software" Pages (3,030 pages)
"Best [module] for [operator]" covering 13 modules × 232 operators:
Modules: invoicing, scheduling, CRM, accounting, time tracking, field service, notes, email templates, booking, financial dashboard, budgeting, P&L, general software
- Example: https://gethelix.net/best/invoicing-for-electricians.html

### "Why Not" Pages (11,608 pages)
"Why [competitor] fails [operator]" covering 50+ competitors × 232 operators with live cost ticker:
- Example: https://gethelix.net/worst/quickbooks-for-plumbers.html

### Module Showcases (11 pages)
Individual Helix/SIMPL modules vs standalone alternatives: Notes, CRM, Email Templates, Scheduler, Booking, Invoicing, Time Tracking, Invoice+Time combo, Vault, Budgeter, P&L
- Example: https://gethelix.net/modules/invoicing.html

### Standalone Pages
- [SaaS Cost Calculator](https://gethelix.net/calculate/): Interactive tool with 17 tools, 10-year projections, 11.4% inflation
- [Pricing](https://gethelix.net/pricing.html): All products with $19.99 credit math
- [Why One-Time Purchase](https://gethelix.net/why.html): The math against subscriptions
- [Migration Guide](https://gethelix.net/switch.html): How to switch from any competitor
- [SaaS Graveyard](https://gethelix.net/graveyard/): 32 tracked price hikes and shutdowns
- [Mint Shutdown](https://gethelix.net/graveyard/mint-shutdown.html): 3.6M users displaced — alternatives guide

### Programmatic Pages (13,166 pages)
Matrix-generated: modules × operators × competitors × states
- /pages/for/[operator]/[module]/ — Module pages per industry
- /pages/vs/[competitor]/for-[operator]/ — Competitor×industry comparisons
- /pages/alternative/[competitor]-for-[operator]/ — Alternative pages
- /pages/start/[operator]/ — How to start guides
- /pages/license/[state]/ — State licensing guides

## 232 Operator Types Covered

Helix serves solopreneurs across 232 operator types including: electricians, plumbers, nail techs, hair stylists, photographers, house cleaners, freelance writers, barbers, landscapers, dog groomers, massage therapists, yoga instructors, personal trainers, event planners, caterers, florists, DJs, notaries, tattoo artists, pet sitters, consultants, musicians, real estate agents, chiropractors, mobile mechanics, and 207 more.

## Contact

- Website: https://gethelix.net
- Company: Smith + Canon
- Location: Golden, CO