Switching from Honeybook to Pixieset Studio Manager Success Story

I used Honeybook (HB) for years and years, then they upped their prices earlier this year and I just couldn’t justify the cost, so I went looking elsewhere.

After some research, I landed on Pixieset (Pixie), which is great because I’ve been using it forever for gallery deliveries!

Obviously everyone’s needs and budgets are different, but I wasn’t using HB’s features. I just wanted somewhere for clients to sign and pay, that’s it. It felt a little bloated to me? And I know they mean well by having a lot of built in templates, but that overwhelmed me when I’d go searching for my own templates for contracts, emails, etc.

I find Pixie to be SO simple, in a good way! I also appreciate that it does NOT require a client to create an account, as opposed to some other CRMs. I was dreading making the switch, but it was seamless!

I just exported my contacts from HB, imported into Pixie, added my contracts and services, connected my bank account through Stripe, and that was it!

It’s sleek and simple, which is all I personally need! The cost is reasonable as well! You can start free, then go up to $12/month or $18/month (when billed annually.) There are bundle options as well if you use some other Pixie features, like the gallery delivery.

I also think this would be a good option for other businesses too- not just photographers. I was doing a lot of research when I was ready to cancel HB, so I wanted to share that I’m really enjoying Pixieset Studio Manager! It’s been a few months now and I’m a fan!! Hope this helps someone else who’s looking!

ETA: I got the mobile app today and it told me there’s a feature to take payments in person, with tap to pay! I haven’t used it yet and I’m not sure when I will, but I thought it was cool to have it as an option!