Agencly vs HoneyBook
HoneyBook is a strong clientflow CRM for solo creatives: but automations start on Essentials, team members arrive only on Premium at $129/mo, and time tracking is not available. Agencly is flat-priced from $19/mo with the whole team, automations, and time tracking included.
Agencly
$19
From $19/mo · proprietary license
HoneyBook
$36-$129
Per plan/month (Starter, Essentials, Premium)
| Feature | Agencly | HoneyBook |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $19/mo (flat, team included) | $36 Starter / $59 Essentials / $129 Premium per month |
| Team members | Included in flat price | Solo on Starter; 2 on Essentials; unlimited only on Premium ($129/mo) |
| Automations | Included on every plan | Essentials and up only |
| Client Portal | Built-in, branded on all plans | Built-in (branded only on Essentials and up) |
| Project boards | Full Kanban delivery boards | Basic task lists, no Kanban delivery boards |
| Invoicing | Built-in | Built-in |
| Time Tracking | Built-in | Not available |
| Contracts with e-signatures | Built-in | Built-in |
| Messaging | Built-in, attached to projects | Built-in |
| Meetings / Scheduling | Built-in | Built-in |
| AI Agents (MCP) | Built-in: scoped AI agent access | Not available |
| Payment processing | Standard Stripe rates, no platform markup | 2.9% + 25¢ per card, 1.5% ACH |
| Feature gates | None: all features included | Automations, team seats, and branding gated per plan |
| Setup Time | <10 minutes | Quick (7-day trial, no free plan) |
| Ideal For | Agencies and teams | Solo creatives and freelancers |
Why switch from HoneyBook to Agencly
HoneyBook works well for a solo photographer or planner: but the moment you add a teammate you are on Premium at $129/mo, automations are gated, and there is no time tracking. Agencly includes all of it from $19/mo.
Teams Without the $129 Jump
HoneyBook Starter is solo-only and Essentials caps you at 2 members. A three-person team goes straight to Premium at $129/mo. Agencly's flat plans include your whole team from $19/mo.
Automations on Every Plan
HoneyBook gates workflow automations behind Essentials ($59/mo). Agencly includes automations and workflow logic on every plan.
Time Tracking That Bills
HoneyBook has no time tracking. Agencly tracks time per project and turns tracked hours into invoices, so billable work does not leak.
Built for Delivery, Not Just Booking
HoneyBook manages the clientflow: leads, proposals, invoices. Agencly adds the delivery side: Kanban boards, milestones, budgets, and team assignments.
Branding on All Plans
HoneyBook shows 'Powered by HoneyBook' on Starter documents and gates branded portals to Essentials+. Agencly's client portal is branded to your agency on every plan.
One Price, No Fee Stack
HoneyBook adds 2.9% + 25¢ per card transaction and 1.5% on ACH on top of the subscription. Agencly charges a flat subscription with standard processor rates.
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