You're Switching from HoneyBook.
Here's Why Interior Designers Choose Nexa.

HoneyBook
$36/mo
$432/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 7.8 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 interior designer, former HoneyBook customer

The Bottom Line

Interior Designers on HoneyBook pay $36/month — $432/year. Over three years, that's $1,296. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 7.8 months. The median interior designer earns $55,000/year, so HoneyBook's annual cost is roughly 0.8% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$55,000
Median interior designer income
3.5%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
7.8 mo
Break-even vs HoneyBook
$1,017
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What HoneyBook Is Costing You

The Damage

HoneyBook monthly $36/mo
Annual drain $432/yr
Year 2 (at today's price) $432
Year 3 $432
3-year total $1,296

That's $1,296 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 Interior Designers Leave HoneyBook

✗Starter rose from $19 to $36/month on Feb 4, 2025 (+89%).
✗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
Interior Designers are leaving HoneyBook every week.

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

Why This Matters for Interior Designers

A project starts with a consultation in the client's home: how they live, what isn't working, their style and their budget, which is usually lower than their ideas. From there I measure every room and draw a floor plan, then build the design: furniture layout, colour palette, lighting, materials and finishes, presented as mood boards and a detailed plan. Once the client approves, the real work is procurement: sourcing every item, ordering from trade suppliers, tracking lead times of eight to sixteen weeks, and checking deliveries for damage. For renovations I'm coordinating contractors, drawing elevations, choosing tile and fixtures, and visiting the site to catch mistakes before they're built in. Something always arrives damaged or backordered, and the job is finding a replacement that keeps the design intact. Installation day is the reward: placing furniture, hanging art and styling every shelf. I charge a design fee, either flat or hourly, and many projects include a markup on the furnishings I order at trade prices, which I explain to the client up front.

Interior Designers face unique challenges: Product procurement markup is a major revenue stream but tracking is messy. Projects span months with multiple phases (concept, design, procurement, install). Client indecision causes timeline delays that aren't billed. Managing trade accounts and vendor relationships. On top of all that, HoneyBook charges $36/month ($432/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median interior designer earns $55,000/year. Software at $432/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Canva) 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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Your exact HoneyBook cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

"I was paying HoneyBook $36/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,296 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Interior designer business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature HoneyBook Nexa
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Scheduling ✓ ✓
CRM ✓ ✓
Time Tracking — ✓
Full Accounting — ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management — ✓
Works offline — ✓
Price $36/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,296 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most interior designers 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 interior designers actually deal with

A day in the life of a interior designer

A project starts with a consultation in the client's home: how they live, what isn't working, their style and their budget, which is usually lower than their ideas. From there I measure every room and draw a floor plan, then build the design: furniture layout, colour palette, lighting, materials and finishes, presented as mood boards and a detailed plan. Once the client approves, the real work is procurement: sourcing every item, ordering from trade suppliers, tracking lead times of eight to sixteen weeks, and checking deliveries for damage. For renovations I'm coordinating contractors, drawing elevations, choosing tile and fixtures, and visiting the site to catch mistakes before they're built in. Something always arrives damaged or backordered, and the job is finding a replacement that keeps the design intact. Installation day is the reward: placing furniture, hanging art and styling every shelf. I charge a design fee, either flat or hourly, and many projects include a markup on the furnishings I order at trade prices, which I explain to the client up front.

The tools a working interior designer actually owns

Why interior designers leave the big platforms

Where interior designers actually talk shop

Local interior designers on Nexa

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

FAQ

Is Nexa really a HoneyBook replacement for interior designers?

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 $36/month — that's $1,296 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.

Interior Designers in Valparaíso

The average solo operator there spends about $1,700/year on software — and interior designer face their own version of that math. Chile requires SII electronic invoicing. IVA at 19%. Requirements vary by country and locality. Check local regulations.

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

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Interior Designers 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.

Where Interior Designers Talk Shop

If you want to compare notes or see how other interior designers are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.

Reddit
r/InteriorDesign, r/interiordecorating, r/DesignMyRoom
Forums
Houzz Pro Community
YouTube
The Interior Design Business, Bobby Berk
Podcasts
A Well-Designed Business Podcast, Interior Design Business Podcast
"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."
— Interior designer, switched from HoneyBook

Stop Losing $432/Year to HoneyBook

$1,296 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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