Looking for a Bakesy alternative? Here's how Homebaked compares
Bakesy and Homebaked both help home bakers take orders online. They differ on what's included in the price, how much you pay to accept cards, and whether the platform helps new customers find you. Here's a straight comparison so you can pick the one that fits how you bake and sell.
The short answer
Homebaked is the better fit if you want one price that covers everything needed to start and grow a home bakery: storefront, card payments at Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30, sales tax handled for you, inventory, coupons, a loyalty program, and a listing on the Homebaked Marketplace where local customers can find you. It costs $14.99 a month.
Bakesy is a good fit if your business is mostly one-off custom orders that you quote and invoice, you'd rather collect payment yourself through Venmo or Zelle, and you want to try it free first. It costs $9.99 a month for Standard or $17.99 for Premium, and card payments through Bakesy run 3.9% + $0.30.
- Monthly price
- Homebaked: $14.99, one planBakesy: $9.99 Standard, $17.99 Premium
- Card processing
- Homebaked: 2.9% + $0.30Bakesy: 3.9% + $0.30
- Platform order fees
- Homebaked: noneBakesy: none
- Free trial
- Homebaked: noneBakesy: 30 days
What you'd pay each month
Move the sliders to match your bakery. Totals include the subscription and card processing on every order paid by card.
- Homebaked
- $55.99
- Bakesy Standard
- $60.99
- Bakesy Premium
- $68.99
Homebaked: $14.99 + 2.9% + $0.30 per order. Bakesy: $9.99 or $17.99 + 3.9% + $0.30 per order through Bakesy Secure Payments. Bakesy also lets you collect payment yourself through Venmo, Zelle, PayPal or cash with no Bakesy fee, but customers then pay outside the checkout. Inventory and discount codes are Premium-only on Bakesy and included on Homebaked.
Homebaked vs Bakesy, feature by feature
| Feature | Homebaked | Bakesy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and payments | ||
| Monthly price | $14.99, one plan with every feature | $9.99 Standard or $17.99 Premium |
| Free trial | No | 30 days |
| Platform order fees | None for bakers or customers | None |
| Card processing | 2.9% + $0.30 (Stripe's standard rate, no markup) | 3.9% + $0.30 through Bakesy Secure Payments (optional) |
| Payouts | Withdraw your balance anytime | Not listed |
| Sales tax | Calculated, collected and filed automatically | Not listed |
| Storefront and orders | ||
| Online storefront | Yes, live in minutes with no coding | Yes (Bakesy Shop) |
| Custom URL and QR code | Yes | Yes |
| Custom orders | Yes | Yes, with custom order forms and branded invoices |
| Inventory and capacity limits | Included | Inventory on Premium only |
| Availability and lead times | Hours, lead times and scheduled listings | Availability calendar |
| Pickup and delivery | Either or both, on hours you set | Not listed |
| Orders and customer messages | Orders plus every DM, text and email in one thread | Order requests and invoices in the Bakesy app |
| Pickup reminders | Automatic texts the night before and an hour before pickup | Automated customer reminders on Premium only |
| Getting and keeping customers | ||
| Marketplace discovery | Every bakery is listed on the Homebaked Marketplace | Not listed |
| Message your customer list | One-click email and text to all your customers | Not listed |
| Customer app | Customers can order in the Homebaked app | The Bakesy app is for bakers; customers order on the web |
| Loyalty program | Built in, opt-in | Not listed |
| Coupons and discount codes | Included, all types | Premium only |
| Customer reviews | Yes, and in your first 60 days you can collect reviews from friends, family and past customers | Yes |
| Marketing materials | Ready-to-customize flyers, labels and Instagram ads | Free shop QR code |
| Running the business | ||
| Pricing calculator | Built in | Not listed |
| Packaging | Wholesale portal, about half Amazon's price | Not listed |
| Personal help getting started | Every new baker gets personal outreach from the founding team, the Microbakery Guide, and hands-on help setting up their shop and getting their first customers | Not listed |
| Availability | United States | United States |
"Not listed" means we couldn't find the feature on Bakesy's website or in its app listing as of October 27, 2026. If Bakesy offers it, we'll update this page.
Where Homebaked pulls ahead
You keep more of every card payment
Homebaked charges no platform fee and passes through Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30 at cost. Bakesy Secure Payments is 3.9% + $0.30, one full point higher. On $1,000 a month in card sales that's $10 a month, and the gap grows with every sale.
One price, nothing locked behind an upgrade
Inventory, discount codes and coupons are part of the $14.99 plan. On Bakesy, inventory and discount codes need Premium at $17.99, so the like-for-like comparison is $14.99 against $17.99.
Sales tax is handled for you
Homebaked calculates, collects and files sales tax automatically on orders placed through the platform. That's one less form, calculation and deadline for a baker running a business from their kitchen.
New customers can find you
Every Homebaked bakery is listed on the Homebaked Marketplace, so local customers can discover you, not just the people who already follow you. Customers can also order through the Homebaked app.
Built to bring customers back
A built-in loyalty program and coupons of any kind help turn a first order into a regular. In your first 60 days you can also collect reviews from friends, family and past customers so your shop doesn't launch empty.
A founder in your corner from day one
Every new baker hears from Homebaked's founding team personally. You get the Microbakery Guide, our complete guide to starting and growing a home bakery, plus hands-on help setting up your shop and landing your first customers. Wholesale-priced packaging, marketing flyers and a pricing calculator round it out.
Which should you choose?
Choose Homebaked if
- You're starting a home bakery and want storefront, payments, sales tax and marketing in one place
- You take more than $500 a month in card payments, where the lower card rate outweighs the higher subscription
- You want inventory limits, coupons or a loyalty program without paying for a higher tier
- You want local customers to find you through a marketplace, not only through your own social media
- You offer delivery, or want to
- You'd like personal help from the founders setting up your shop and finding your first customers
Bakesy may suit you better if
- You want to try the software free for 30 days before paying
- Most of your work is one-off custom cakes that you quote and invoice individually
- You prefer to collect payment yourself through Venmo, Zelle, PayPal or cash
- You only need the basics and Bakesy Standard at $9.99 covers them
A worked example
A baker selling $1,000 a month across 40 card orders (an average of $25 per order):
| Plan | Subscription | Card processing | Monthly total | Yearly total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homebaked | $14.99 | $41.00 | $55.99 | $671.88 |
| Bakesy Standard | $9.99 | $51.00 | $60.99 | $731.88 |
| Bakesy Premium | $17.99 | $51.00 | $68.99 | $827.88 |
Card processing is 2.9% + $0.30 per order on Homebaked ($29 + $12) and 3.9% + $0.30 per order through Bakesy Secure Payments ($39 + $12). Homebaked is cheaper than Bakesy Standard above $500 a month in card sales, and cheaper than Bakesy Premium at any volume.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Homebaked and Bakesy?
Homebaked is an all-in-one platform for starting and growing a home bakery: one $14.99/month plan includes a storefront, payments, sales tax handling, inventory, coupons, a loyalty program and a listing on the Homebaked Marketplace. Bakesy is a home bakery business app centered on custom order requests and invoicing, with a $9.99 Standard plan and a $17.99 Premium plan that adds features such as inventory and discount codes.
Is Homebaked cheaper than Bakesy?
Against Bakesy Premium, yes, at every sales volume: both the subscription and the card rate are lower. Against Bakesy Standard with Bakesy Secure Payments, Homebaked becomes cheaper once you take more than $500 a month in card payments. If you collect payment yourself through Venmo, Zelle or cash, Bakesy Standard costs less.
Does Homebaked charge transaction fees?
Homebaked charges no platform order fees to bakers or customers. The only per-order cost is Stripe's standard card processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30, passed through without markup.
Does Homebaked have a free trial?
No. Homebaked doesn't offer a free trial. Bakesy offers a 30-day free trial.
Can I take custom cake orders on Homebaked?
Yes. Homebaked supports custom orders alongside your regular listings, and you can set inventory and capacity limits so you never take more orders than you can bake.
Does Homebaked handle sales tax?
Yes. Homebaked calculates, collects and files sales tax automatically on orders placed through the platform, so you don't have to do it yourself.
Will customers be able to find my bakery?
Yes. Every Homebaked bakery is listed on the Homebaked Marketplace, where local customers can discover and order from home bakers, on top of your own storefront link and QR code.
Does Homebaked help me start my home bakery?
Yes. Our founding team reaches out to every new baker personally. You get the Microbakery Guide, our comprehensive guide to starting and growing a microbakery, and we help you set up your shop and get your first customers.
Where is Homebaked available?
Homebaked is available to home bakers across the United States.
How we compared
Written by Brandon, cofounder of Homebaked. Homebaked details come from our own product and pricing. Bakesy details come from Bakesy's website and app store listing, checked October 27, 2026. Bakesy's pricing page doesn't show its card rate; the 3.9% + $0.30 figure for Bakesy Secure Payments is the rate published in Bakesy's payments guide and reported by multiple independent reviews.
Start your home bakery on Homebaked
Storefront, payments, sales tax and your first customers, all for $14.99 a month.