HoneyBook for US creatives. ark.plan for Swiss professionals.
Data under Swiss law
arkplan stores at Infomaniak in Switzerland — Swiss jurisdiction, our practices follow nLPD. HoneyBook hosts in the US: subject to the Cloud Act which lets the US government access data without your explicit consent.
CHF pricing
arkplan bills directly in Swiss francs (19-79 CHF/month). HoneyBook bills in US dollars — your bank may add currency conversion fees depending on your card. Check with your bank.
Time tracking with GitHub
arkplan includes time tracking with GitHub integration, useful for digital agencies and studios billing by the hour. HoneyBook targets creatives (photo, design, events) and has no time tracking.
Natively trilingual (FR/EN/DE)
arkplan is available in French, English and German — the three main Swiss national languages. HoneyBook is only available in English.
Detailed comparison
| Feature | arkplan | HoneyBook |
|---|---|---|
| CRM and pipeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing and quotes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proposals and contracts | PDF quotes, online acceptance | Contracts with e-signature |
| Online appointment booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| GitHub integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Swiss hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multilingual UI (FR/EN/DE) | ✓ | English only |
Frequently asked questions
3 frequently asked questions. Can’t find an answer? Write to us — we reply within 24 h.
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HoneyBook offers e-signed contracts. What about ark.plan?
ark.plan offers PDF quotes that clients accept online via the client portal — a formal, tracked, timestamped acceptance that is sufficient in most Swiss commercial contexts. For contracts requiring a qualified e-signature (ZertES), HoneyBook is more advanced with its built-in feature. -
Can I use ark.plan as a photographer or designer?
Yes. ark.plan suits any service professional: photographers, designers, consultants, developers, therapists, coaches. The CRM, calendar and invoicing fit any service activity. Time tracking and GitHub integration are more useful for tech agencies but optional. -
Why does Swiss hosting matter?
Switzerland has one of the strictest data protection laws in the world (nLPD). Your client data stays under Swiss jurisdiction, out of reach of the US Cloud Act. For regulated professions (health, law, finance), it's often a legal requirement. For others, it's a trust signal to your own clients.
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