HoneyBook outside the US Australia
HoneyBook alternative for Australia
HoneyBook launched in Australia on 28 May 2026, with AUD pricing, local tax handling, and an Australia-specific onboarding flow. If you tried to sign up before then and were turned away, that has changed — it's a genuine option for an ABN-registered business now, and this page has been rewritten to say so.
So the question is no longer whether you can sign up. It's what the tool costs once you're using it. HoneyBook charges a subscription and then takes 2.9% + 25¢ from every card payment your clients make. On A$8,000 of monthly invoices that's about A$230 a month in card fees alone — roughly A$2,800 a year, on top of whatever plan you're on, and it grows as you do.
ApeiroCraft does the same core job — pipeline, proposals clients read and sign online, invoices — and never sits between you and your money. Invoices point at your own payment link and your own processor, so the only processing cost is whatever your processor charges. Plans are flat per workspace at $19, $79, or $149 a month, billed worldwide through Dodo Payments as merchant of record across 220+ countries, and the free plan needs no credit card.
HoneyBook availability and pricing verified July 2026.
Where each one is available
HoneyBook
Businesses based in the United States and Canada only.
Not available in Australia
ApeiroCraft
Subscriptions billed worldwide through Dodo Payments as merchant of record — 220+ countries, including Australia.
Available in Australia, free plan included
ApeiroCraft and HoneyBook, side by side.
| ApeiroCraft | HoneyBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Can an Australian business sign up? | Yes | Yes, since May 2026 |
| Countries served | 220+ via Dodo Payments (merchant of record) | US, Canada, UK, Australia |
| Free plan | Yes, no time limit, no card | Trial only |
| Paid plans | $19 / $79 / $149 per month, flat per workspace | $36–$129/mo billed monthly (AUD pricing in-app) |
| Platform fee on client card payments | None — your own processor | 2.9% + 25¢ |
| Cost of A$8,000/mo in card payments | A$0 to the platform | ≈ A$230/mo on top of subscription |
| Invoice in AUD | ||
| Editable tax-rate field for GST | ||
| Proposals with e-signature | ||
| Read receipts — see when the client opens it | ||
| Accepted proposal → invoice in one click | ||
| Built-in CRM pipeline | ||
| Team notes wiki with @mentions | ||
| Built-in scheduler | ||
| Full accounting / BAS lodgement |
How this comparison is made
Every row was checked by hand against HoneyBook's public pricing page and documentation, July 2026 — no scraped feature matrices, no guesses. When either product changes, the table changes. Spot something first? Tell us and we'll correct it, credited.
What it costs in AUD.
Plans are priced and charged in US dollars — flat per workspace, never per seat. Here's roughly what that lands at locally so you can budget without a calculator.
| Plan | USD | AUD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | A$0 |
| Solo | $19/mo | ≈ A$29/mo |
| Team | $79/mo | ≈ A$120/mo |
| Agency | $149/mo | ≈ A$226/mo |
Approximate, converted at around A$1.52 to the US dollar in July 2026. Plans are charged in USD, so your bank sets the final rate — check whether your card adds an international transaction fee.
Invoice your clients in AUD
Currency is set per invoice, so a Melbourne client gets an AUD invoice and an overseas client gets USD — same workspace, no second tool, no mental conversion.
GST and your ABN
Invoices have an editable tax-rate field, so a 10% GST line is a one-off setting, and your ABN goes in the invoice header or footer where the ATO expects to see it on a tax invoice. Worth stating plainly: ApeiroCraft applies the rate you set and is not accounting software — it doesn't prepare or lodge your BAS. Keep Xero, MYOB, or your accountant for that.
No platform cut of your payments
HoneyBook takes 2.9% + 25¢ on card payments on top of the subscription. ApeiroCraft doesn't touch client payments — invoices point at your own payment link, so whatever Stripe, PayID, or a bank transfer costs you is the entire cost.
Timezones that aren't an afterthought
Read receipts and signature records are stamped in UTC and shown in your local time, which matters when a client in New York opens your proposal at 3am AEST and you want to know whether following up before lunch is too soon.
Choose ApeiroCraft if…
- You invoice enough that 2.9% + 25¢ per card payment is real money — at A$8,000 a month it's about A$2,800 a year.
- You already have a payment processor you like and don't want a second one taking a cut.
- You invoice in AUD locally and USD for overseas clients, from one workspace.
- You want flat pricing per workspace as the studio adds people.
- You want to try it properly first — the free plan has no time limit and no card.
HoneyBook is the better pick if…
- Built-in scheduling and client questionnaires matter more to you than the transaction fees.
- You'd rather have payments handled inside one system than wire up your own processor.
- Your client base is largely American and already used to HoneyBook's flow.
- You want the financial products HoneyBook offers its members.
If you have a US or Canadian entity and those things matter to you, HoneyBook is a good product. This page is about the case where you simply can't sign up.
HoneyBook in Australia, answered.
Is HoneyBook available in Australia?
Yes. HoneyBook launched in Australia on 28 May 2026, with AUD pricing, local tax handling, and an Australia-specific onboarding flow. If you were turned away before that date, it's worth another look. The question for Australian businesses is now cost rather than access — HoneyBook charges a subscription plus 2.9% + 25¢ on every card payment, which is where it and ApeiroCraft genuinely differ.
What's the best HoneyBook alternative for Australian freelancers?
Both tools now work from Australia, so it comes down to how you want to pay. HoneyBook bundles payment processing and takes 2.9% + 25¢ of each card payment on top of the subscription. ApeiroCraft never touches your payments — invoices point at your own processor — and plans are $19, $79, and $149 per month flat per workspace rather than per seat. On A$8,000 of monthly invoicing, that fee difference is roughly A$2,800 a year.
Can I add GST and my ABN to invoices?
Yes — invoices have an editable tax-rate field for the 10% GST line, and your ABN sits in the invoice header or footer as required on a tax invoice. ApeiroCraft applies the rate you set; it doesn't calculate your liability or lodge your BAS, so keep your accounting tool for that side.
How much does ApeiroCraft cost in Australian dollars?
Billing is in USD, which is roughly A$29 a month for Solo, A$120 for Team, and A$226 for Agency at around A$1.52 to the dollar in July 2026. Your bank sets the real rate, and the free plan is free everywhere.
Are e-signatures legally binding in Australia?
Electronic signatures are generally valid for most commercial contracts under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 and its state equivalents, provided the signer's identity and intent can be shown and the other party consented to electronic form. ApeiroCraft records name, email, IP address, and a UTC timestamp as an immutable record. That's evidence, not legal advice — check with a solicitor for high-value agreements.
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