An honest look at how FileCurrent and HoneyBook compare for a solo freelancer, so you can pick the one that actually fits how you work.
| FileCurrent | HoneyBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15/month (or $129/year) | $36/month (Starter) |
| Who holds your money | Clients pay you directly — no transaction fee | HoneyBook processes payments and takes a fee |
| Automated payment reminders | Automated, uncapped | Yes |
| Built for | Solo freelancers | Studios and small teams |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial, no card | 7-day trial |
HoneyBook has a polished, client-facing experience: attractive proposals, a smooth booking flow, and a well-designed client portal. For studios and small teams that want everything to feel branded and premium, it is genuinely good.
It processes payments through its own system, so it holds your money and takes a cut of each transaction, and the Starter plan is $36/month after the 2025 price increase. For a solo freelancer who just wants to send contracts and invoices and get paid directly, that is a lot of tool and a lot of cost.
Studios and small teams that want a premium, all-in client experience and do not mind payments running through HoneyBook.
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$15/month or $129/year, never a cut of your payments, and reminders that chase late payers for you. No credit card required.
Competitor pricing and features are as of publication and may change; check each provider for the latest. This comparison reflects FileCurrent's view for a solo-freelancer use case.