HoneyBee

What Is HoneyBee?

HoneyBee is a matchmaking platform built for professional matchmakers, matchmaking agencies, and singles-event organizers. It offers two products: HoneyBee Match, an AI-enabled Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, and HoneyBee Events, an event management solution for hosting speed dating, mixers, and networking events.

HoneyBee Match helps professionals maintain client profiles, collect information through intake forms, and identify potential matches based on demographics, location, and compatibility criteria. Matchmakers can also plan dates, send automated reminders, collect post-date feedback, and share branded profiles with clients.

On the other hand, HoneyBee Events assists in singles-event management with branded registration pages, ticketing, QR or short-code check-in, and automated table assignments for speed-dating rounds. It also calculates mutual matches and lets organizers approve introductions before they are sent. Attendee information can also flow into HoneyBee Match or other supported CRM systems, allowing organizers to follow up through post-event surveys and lead invitations.

What Is HoneyBee Best For?

HoneyBee stands out for its ‘Pollinator Marketplace’, which allows matchmakers to expand their search beyond their own client databases by collaborating with other matchmaking firms. Matchmakers can share limited client profiles, specify referral fees, and indicate the types of matches they seek. Other matchmakers can submit proposals through HoneyBee, with conversations retained for reference and audit purposes.

Once a proposal is accepted, they can coordinate screenings, introductions, and date scheduling within the platform. This process helps matchmakers discover potential matches across broader networks while retaining client ownership and creating additional referral income opportunities.

How Much Does HoneyBee Cost?

HoneyBee pricing starts at $49/month for the Starter plan. This plan includes one matchmaker, a pollinator marketplace, SMS lines, advanced search, a branded intake form, emails and PDFs, and dedicated onboarding. It also offers the following plans:

• Growth: $79/month
• Agency: $199/month
• Custom: Custom pricing

These plans include a 30-day free trial and are part of the HoneyBee Match module. HoneyBee Events is available separately, starting at $29/month, includes all features, and offers a 14-day free trial.

In addition to the base subscription costs, organizations should account for the following potential expenses:

• Additional Matchmaker: $10-$20/month/matchmaker (depending on the pricing tier)
• SMS And Email Marketing Overages: $2-$5/100 SMS and $5-$15/10,000 emails
• Event Payment Processing: 3%-4% of each ticket sale
• Custom Development: $75-$150/hour (the $75 rate is the entry level; the upper end allows for negotiated or custom-plan rates)

Disclaimer: The Pricing is subject to change.

HoneyBee Integrations

HoneyBee supports integration with a variety of third-party applications, including:

• HighLevel
• Monday.com software
• Zoho CRM
• Eventbrite
• Stripe
• Slack software
• Zoom
• Zalo Business

How Does HoneyBee Work?

Follow the steps outlined below to get started with the software:

• Log in to your HoneyBee account to access the tools for client management and event organization
• Import client records into HoneyBee Match or collect client information and preferences through branded intake forms to create profiles
• Find compatible matches using filters for demographics, location, and preferences. Share selected profiles with clients for consideration
• Arrange introductions, send reminders, and collect post-date survey responses to update client records and track feedback
• Set up a branded registration page in HoneyBee Events and configure ticketing for speed dating, mixers, or networking events
• Check in attendees using QR codes or short codes, while automated table assignments help organize speed-dating rounds
• Review calculated mutual matches and approve introductions before sending them to the relevant clients
• Transfer attendee details to HoneyBee Match or a supported CRM to capture event leads and support follow-up

Who Is HoneyBee For?

The platform is mainly suitable for the following businesses:

• Matchmaking
• Event management
• Marketing

HoneyBee Use Cases

Based on our analysis of HoneyBee features, we have identified the following key scenarios where it is a good fit:

Matchmakers Spending Too Much Time Chasing Clients For Post-Date Feedback

Matchmakers may lose time manually contacting clients after introductions to find out whether the initial meeting went well. HoneyBee Match sends automatic date reminders and follow-up surveys to collect feedback from clients. Matchmakers can also customize surveys to suit their business needs. This enables them to gather relevant responses after each date. The feedback is saved directly to the associated date or client record, making it easier to refer to when planning future introductions.

Matchmakers Running Out Of Suitable Candidates Within Their Own Client Networks

HoneyBee uses its 'Pollinator Marketplace' to help matchmakers expand their search beyond their own client databases by sharing limited client profiles with other matchmaking firms. They can specify the types of matches they seek and review proposals from other matchmakers. Once a proposal is accepted, they can coordinate screenings, introductions, and date scheduling through the platform. This helps matchmakers discover potential candidates across broader networks while retaining ownership of their client relationships.

Matchmakers Lacking A Consistent Way To Share Client Profiles Across Referrals

HoneyBee helps matchmakers present client information in polished layouts that reflect their brand and keep each person at the center. They can share profiles through a link, PDF, or email, making it easier to introduce candidates to other matchmakers. These ready-to-share formats reduce the need to prepare separate presentations for each referral while maintaining a consistent, professional appearance across shared profiles.

Event Organizers Coordinating Speed-Dating Rounds With Paper Scorecards

Event organizers who manage speed-dating rounds manually may spend time coordinating table assignments, participant rotations, and seating conflicts. HoneyBee Events automatically assigns participants to tables based on the selected table mix, group size, and round duration. Its round-management tools also handle participant rotation and overflow seating. This helps organizers coordinate event logistics without relying on paper scorecards for every round.

Is HoneyBee Right For You?

If you run a matchmaking business or organize singles events, HoneyBee may be a good fit when your work involves both personal client relationships and event-based dating activities. Its two products cater to different operational needs, making it relevant for independent matchmakers, matchmaking agencies, and event organizers with varying workflows.

As the matchmaking industry increasingly explores AI-assisted approaches to personalized dating, businesses are looking for ways to incorporate technology while maintaining the personal nature of their services. HoneyBee aligns with this shift and was named AI's Best AI-Enabled Dating Platform 2026, making it a relevant option for businesses exploring AI-enabled matchmaking solutions.

HoneyBee outlines privacy practices and security measures designed to protect users’ personal information, including reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect data against unauthorized access. Its policy addresses GDPR-related rights and participation in the EU–US and Swiss–US Data Privacy Frameworks. The software is also trusted by top matchmakers and single-event hosts, including Nebraska Expert Matchmakers™, Banter®, TSM (The Social Matchmaker), and Matchmaking Nashville.

Still not sure if HoneyBee is right for you? Contact us at (661) 384-7070, and we will help you make the right choice.