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HoneyBook vs Teamwork

HoneyBook logo

HoneyBook

Proposals

Client management for creative entrepreneurs

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teamwork logo

Teamwork

Professional Services

Project management software that lets you work your way

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Teamwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HoneyBook no free tier; free trial ends after 30 days requiring upgrade; Teamwork the free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • They diverge on capability: HoneyBook covers Meeting scheduler, Teamwork covers Task management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HoneyBook and Teamwork actually diverge.

Attributes where HoneyBook and Teamwork differ
AttributeHoneyBookTeamwork
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api
CategoryProposalsProfessional Services
Founded20132007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in HoneyBook

  • Meeting scheduler
  • Contracts
  • Payments
  • Project management
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Zapier

Only in Teamwork

  • Task management
  • Gantt charts
  • Board view
  • Time tracking
  • Project templates
  • Client management
  • Resource scheduling
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Invoicing
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HoneyBook

  • Schedulingnot Teamwork
  • Appointment bookingnot Teamwork
  • Time trackingnot Teamwork
  • Resource managementnot Teamwork
  • Team coordinationnot Teamwork

Teamwork

  • Project and task management for client services teamsnot HoneyBook
  • Tracking billable time, budgets and profitability against projectsnot HoneyBook

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HoneyBook

  • No free tier; free trial ends after 30 days requiring upgrade
  • Essentials plan limited to 2 team members, requiring Premium upgrade for unlimited team access
  • Essentials plan limited to 10 live lead forms, requiring Premium for unlimited

Teamwork

  • The free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Projects are capped even on paid plans, at 300 on Basics and 600 on Accelerate
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 100 on free, 20,000 on Accelerate and 100,000 on Optimize
  • Single sign on is Enterprise only
  • The two highest tiers publish no price at all

Pricing, plan by plan

HoneyBook

$29/month
  • Starter$29/month
    • Unlimited clients and projects
    • Invoices, payments, proposals, contracts
    • Calendar and templates
  • Essentials$49/month
    • All Starter features
    • Scheduler and automations
    • QuickBooks Online integration
  • Premium$109/month
    • All Essentials features
    • Unlimited team members
    • Priority support

Teamwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 projects
    • Max 5 users
    • Task/list/board/Gantt views
  • Basics$9.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited templates
  • Accelerate$24.99/month
    • All Basics features
    • Smart forms
    • 20,000 automations
  • Optimize$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Quoting
    • 100,000 automations

Which should you pick?

Choose HoneyBook if

  • You need meeting scheduler.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want contracts.
HoneyBook review

Choose Teamwork if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Teamwork review

Questions people ask

Is HoneyBook or Teamwork better?
Neither clearly leads. HoneyBook starts at $29/month and Teamwork at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HoneyBook or Teamwork?
Teamwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for HoneyBook and Free for Teamwork.
Does HoneyBook or Teamwork run on more platforms?
HoneyBook runs on Web, iOS, Android. Teamwork runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
Can I use Teamwork for free?
Yes. Teamwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HoneyBook starts at $29/month.
What is HoneyBook best used for?
HoneyBook is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Teamwork is typically brought in for.
What can HoneyBook do that Teamwork cannot?
HoneyBook covers Meeting scheduler, Contracts, Payments, Project management. Teamwork covers Task management, Gantt charts, Board view, Time tracking. Both handle Invoicing, QuickBooks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HoneyBook: What is included in HoneyBook's free trial?

HoneyBook offers a free 30-day trial with no credit card required. You can test virtually every feature including proposals, invoices, contracts, digital signatures, payments, scheduling, and automations.

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Teamwork: What is the difference between Basics and Accelerate plans?

Basics ($9.99/user/month) includes time tracking and basic automations (100 limit). Accelerate ($24.99/user/month) adds smart forms, capacity planning, 20,000 automations, client invoicing, and integrations with HubSpot and QuickBooks.

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HoneyBook: What are HoneyBook's pricing tiers?

HoneyBook offers three plans: Starter at $29/month (with invoices, proposals, contracts, client portal), Essentials at $49/month (adds scheduler, automations, up to 2 team members), and Premium at $109/month (unlimited team members, priority support). All billed annually with 60-day money-back guarantee.

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Teamwork: How much do I save with annual billing?

Annual subscriptions save 29% compared to monthly billing on paid plans. The Free plan is not affected.

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HoneyBook: Does HoneyBook integrate with accounting software?

Yes. Essentials plan and above include QuickBooks Online integration for syncing invoices and payments.

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Teamwork: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, 14-day free trials are available for Basics and Accelerate plans. No credit card is required.

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HoneyBook: What platforms does HoneyBook support?

HoneyBook is available on web (browser), iOS, and Android.

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