HoneyBook

HoneyBook is a client relationship management (CRM) and business management platform tailored for creative entrepreneurs and small service-based teams (e.g., photographers, event planners, coaches). Its invoicing is one component of a system designed to manage the entire client journey—from initial inquiry and booking to project delivery and payment. It shines in its automation of client communication, scheduling, and follow-ups. Invoicing is integrated with proposals, contracts, and online payment collection.

The platform is visually oriented, allowing for highly branded proposals and invoices. Compared to generic invoicing software, HoneyBook offers superior pipeline management and automation for client interactions. Compared to other all-in-one tools like Bonsai, it has a stronger focus on creatives and visual branding. It's less about accounting and more about streamlining the sales and fulfillment process.

It's ideal for creatives who need to present a polished, automated front-end experience to clients and manage multiple projects simultaneously.