You're Switching from HoneyBook.
Here's Why Craniosacral Therapists Choose Nexa.

HoneyBook
$39/mo
$468/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 7.2 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from HoneyBook after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified Craniosacral Therapist, former HoneyBook customer

The Bottom Line

Craniosacral Therapists on HoneyBook pay $39/month — $468/year. Over three years, that's $1,570. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 7.2 months. The median Craniosacral Therapist earns $35,000/year, so HoneyBook's annual cost is roughly 1.3% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$35,000
Median Craniosacral Therapist income
2.5%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
7.2 mo
Break-even vs HoneyBook
$1,291
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What HoneyBook Is Costing You

The Damage

HoneyBook monthly $39/mo
Annual drain $468/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $521
Year 3 $581
3-year total $1,570

That's $1,570 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your HoneyBook subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Craniosacral Therapists Leave HoneyBook

✗89% price increase in February 2025
✗Payment processing fees add up
✗Limited geographic availability
✗Team member caps on lower tiers
✗Not suited for complex workflows
✗My least favorite thing is the price. As a solo entrepreneur, budget is tight and the barrier to entry is around $40 a m
✗89% price hike - is it still worth it to stay or switch?
Craniosacral Therapists are leaving HoneyBook every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Craniosacral Therapists

He dims the room, sets the temperature warm, and softens the lighting, because craniosacral therapy needs stillness; the work is a light, listening touch that follows the body's subtle rhythm, and it can't be hurried or stacked tightly. He reviews his notes on the first client, a woman working through chronic migraines over a course of sessions, and recalls the restriction he felt at the base of her skull last time. She settles on the table and he places his hands gently, sensing the craniosacral rhythm, waiting for the tissue to release rather than forcing anything. He notes what shifts. The pace is deliberate, so he leaves real buffer between clients, both to reset the room and because the nervous-system work lingers and people get up slowly. Next is a post-concussion client on a treatment plan, then someone with TMJ and jaw tension. Part of his job is patiently explaining that this gentle modality works over a course of visits, not in one dramatic session, so clients don't judge it too soon and disappear. Between sessions he writes detailed notes on the rhythm and restrictions he felt, books the next appointment in the course, and resets the quiet room. He ends the day updating treatment plans so each client's next session continues the arc.

Craniosacral Therapists face unique challenges: Selling and scheduling the multi-session treatment courses chronic clients (migraines, TMJ, post-concussion, anxiety) need rather than one-offs. Documenting detailed session notes and the subtle rhythm/restriction findings that guide the next visit. Educating clients on why this very gentle, slow modality takes a course of sessions to show change, so they don't quit after one. Keeping a calm, unhurried schedule with enough buffer between sessions since the work can't be rushed or stacked tightly. On top of all that, HoneyBook charges $39/month ($468/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median Craniosacral Therapist earns $35,000/year. Software at $468/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Quiet, padded treatment table with cranial bolsters is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

HoneyBook is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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"I was paying HoneyBook $39/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,570 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Craniosacral Therapist business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature HoneyBook Nexa
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Scheduling ✗ ✓
CRM ✗ ✓
Time Tracking ✗ ✓
Full Accounting ✗ ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management ✗ ✓
Price $39/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,570 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most craniosacral therapists are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Company Settings → export contacts and projects. Download templates separately.

2

Set up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your contacts and recreate your key templates.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks. Transition active projects after they complete.

4

Cancel HoneyBook

Cancel before renewal. Save any contract templates as PDFs.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel HoneyBook when you're confident. Zero risk.

What craniosacral therapists actually deal with

A day in the life of a craniosacral therapist

He dims the room, sets the temperature warm, and softens the lighting, because craniosacral therapy needs stillness; the work is a light, listening touch that follows the body's subtle rhythm, and it can't be hurried or stacked tightly. He reviews his notes on the first client, a woman working through chronic migraines over a course of sessions, and recalls the restriction he felt at the base of her skull last time. She settles on the table and he places his hands gently, sensing the craniosacral rhythm, waiting for the tissue to release rather than forcing anything. He notes what shifts. The pace is deliberate, so he leaves real buffer between clients, both to reset the room and because the nervous-system work lingers and people get up slowly. Next is a post-concussion client on a treatment plan, then someone with TMJ and jaw tension. Part of his job is patiently explaining that this gentle modality works over a course of visits, not in one dramatic session, so clients don't judge it too soon and disappear. Between sessions he writes detailed notes on the rhythm and restrictions he felt, books the next appointment in the course, and resets the quiet room. He ends the day updating treatment plans so each client's next session continues the arc.

The tools a working craniosacral therapist actually owns

Local craniosacral therapists on Nexa

Real craniosacral therapists near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a craniosacral therapist? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every craniosacral therapist on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a HoneyBook replacement for craniosacral therapists?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. HoneyBook may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. HoneyBook is $39/month — that's $1,570 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my HoneyBook data?

Export your data from HoneyBook as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.

Craniosacral Therapists in Mobile

The average solo operator there spends about $2,016/year on software — and Craniosacral Therapist face their own version of that math. AL state licensing requirements apply.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Mobile metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Craniosacral Therapists run into with HoneyBook, and what Nexa does instead.

✗
HoneyBook gapLimited for product-based businesses
✓
NexaBuilt into Nexa’s $279 once purchase — no separate add-on.
✗
HoneyBook gapNo inventory management
✓
NexaInventory tracking included for product and service businesses.
✗
HoneyBook gapBasic reporting
✓
NexaP&L, balance sheet, and 21 reports — built in.
"HoneyBook raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Craniosacral Therapist, switched from HoneyBook

Stop Losing $468/Year to HoneyBook

$1,570 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

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