"Canceled HoneyBook after 2 years. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Should have switched sooner."
— Verified videographer, Nexa customer
Quick Answer: Videographers typically spend $864/year on connect crm subscriptions ({{competitor_names}}). Nexa includes connect crm as part of a $279 one-time purchase — or $99 today and two more payments. You also get scheduling, CRM, invoicing, time tracking, and full accounting. Break even in {{breakeven_months}} months. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Sound Familiar?
You filmed a wedding Saturday — 10 hours on your feet. Now it's Monday and you need to start editing 6 hours of footage into a 5-minute highlight reel and a 30-minute full film. The couple wants a first-look teaser by Friday. You also need to send a contract to next month's corporate client and collect a deposit from a bat mitzvah family. HoneyBook charges $39/month and takes 2.9% of the $5,000 wedding payment you just processed.
The Damage
Your monthly SaaS rent$72/mo
Annual drain$864/yr
3-year cost (11.4% SaaS inflation)$2,899
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That's {{hours_of_work}} hours a year — just to pay for software you don't even own.
Your subscriptions have cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.
You Own Your Camera bodies (Sony FX3/FX6, Canon C70, Blackmagic). Why Rent Your Software?
You wouldn't rent a Camera bodies (Sony FX3/FX6, Canon C70, Blackmagic). You bought it once. You own it.
Camera bodies (Sony FX3/FX6, Canon C70, Blackmagic)Gimbal stabilizer (DJI RS series)Audio recorder and lavalier micsEditing workstation with high-spec GPU
So why are you renting your connect crm? Your scheduling? Your accounting?
$72/month. Every month. Forever. That's not a tool — that's a tax.
The Math
What videographers typically pay — shown first so you see the real picture:
HoneyBook$39/mo ($468/yr)
FreshBooks$33/mo ($396/yr)
Your annual SaaS rent$864/yr
3-year total (with inflation)$2,899
Nexa — one-time, own forever$279 or 3 × $99
You keep$2,620 over 3 years
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, full refund.
"I was paying $72/month and didn't even realize it until I did the math. Nexa paid for itself in the first two months."
— Videographer business owner
The Real Cost
Median income for videographers: $48,000/year
Your SaaS subscriptions: $864/year
That's 3.8% of every dollar you earn — just on software you don't own.
Nexa is $279 once — 0.6% of median videographer income. Pay it once, keep the other 3.8% forever.
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What You Get for $279
You came here for connect crm. Here's the surprise:
Connect CRM ★
Manage client relationships, track leads, and organize your contact database — the reason you're here.
Invoice Creator
Professional invoices, payment tracking, automatic reminders.
P&L, expense tracking, revenue, tax prep — like QuickBooks but you own it.
All of this. $279. Once. Own it like you own your Camera bodies (Sony FX3/FX6, Canon C70, Blackmagic).
What videographers actually deal with
Managing contracts, deposits, and payment schedules for $3-10K packages
HoneyBook taking payment processing fees on large invoices
Scope creep — clients wanting 'one more edit' after final delivery
Tracking hours across filming, editing, and revision rounds
A day in the life of a videographer
You filmed a wedding Saturday — 10 hours on your feet. Now it's Monday and you need to start editing 6 hours of footage into a 5-minute highlight reel and a 30-minute full film. The couple wants a first-look teaser by Friday. You also need to send a contract to next month's corporate client and collect a deposit from a bat mitzvah family. HoneyBook charges $39/month and takes 2.9% of the $5,000 wedding payment you just processed.
The tools a working videographer actually owns
Camera bodies (Sony FX3/FX6, Canon C70, Blackmagic)
Gimbal stabilizer (DJI RS series)
Audio recorder and lavalier mics
Editing workstation with high-spec GPU
Why videographers leave the big platforms
honeybook: $39/month plus 2.9% payment processing. On a $5,000 wedding package, that's $145 in processing fees alone. Plus the monthly subscription. Nearly $700/year.
dubsado: The setup took 30+ hours. Powerful workflows but the interface is confusing. Every other update introduces new bugs.
freshbooks: Good for invoicing but no contract management. Videographers need proposals, contracts, and invoicing in one place.
Where videographers actually talk shop
r/videography (Reddit)
r/VideoEditing (Reddit)
r/WeddingVideography (Reddit)
r/Filmmakers (Reddit)
DVXUser.com (Forum)
Creative COW Forums (Forum)
Parker Walbeck (YouTube)
Kraig Adams (YouTube)
Local videographers on Nexa
Real videographers near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee.
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FAQ
Is Nexa actually built for videographers?
Yes. The connect crm is designed for videographers who need to . Plus you get scheduling, CRM, and full accounting — tools most videographers end up needing anyway. $279 total.
$279 seems like a lot upfront.
It's $7.75/month spread over 3 years. You're paying $72/month now for subscriptions — that's $2,899 over 3 years. Nexa is $279 total. 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, no questions asked. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, we give you your money back.
Can I switch from HoneyBook?
Yes. Export your data as CSV, import into Nexa. Most videographers are fully switched in 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you're confident.
What about updates?
Included forever. We ship updates regularly. You bought it — you get improvements. That's how owning things works.
How does Nexa survive without monthly fees?
Same way any product business works. $279 x enough customers = a real business. We're not VC-funded. No investors demanding we "maximize recurring revenue." We just make a tool people want to own.
Videographers are switching every week.
You're not the only one who's tired of renting.
"I own my Camera bodies (Sony FX3/FX6, Canon C70, Blackmagic). I own my truck. Now I own my business software. $279 and done. Best business decision this year."
— Videographer business owner, Nexa customer
Stop Losing $864/Year
$2,899 over 3 years in subscriptions. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.