Find the Right Booking Software for Your Business
An honest comparison of the leading booking platforms. We'll help you find the best fit for your business, even if it's not us.
Why businesses choose Bella Booking
Businesses choose Bella Booking for simple, transparent software built by industry experts who understand your business
0% Commission
No fees on bookings or new clients. Your revenue stays yours.
Made in Australia
Australian-made software with multi-timezone support.
Free Onboarding
Free onboarding on every plan; free data migration on Starter and Professional.
SMS Included
50-500 SMS reminders per month included in your plan.
Rated 5.0 on Capterra
“Streamlined patient booking with world-class support”
“The supportive & flexible system we have been asking for”
“Best Day Spa System Ever”
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Compare with popular alternatives
See how Bella Booking stacks up against the most common salon, spa, clinic and wellness software options
Most compared
Fresha
Booking software for salons and spas
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $80/mo with Bella
Commission
20% on new clients from marketplace
Why choose Bella Booking
- No marketplace commission (0% vs 20% on new Fresha clients)
- SMS reminders included (50-500/month vs pay-per-use)
Why choose Fresha
- You want marketplace exposure to find new clients (and are okay with 20% commission)
- You need marketing automation and campaigns
Timely
Salon software made simple
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $261/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Sydney-based company with global support team
- More affordable for small teams ($67 for 3 staff)
Why choose Timely
- You want native mobile apps
- You need commission tracking for staff
Shortcuts
Salon business management software
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Shortcuts for a quote
Commission
0% — "no new client fees" (per website)
Why choose Bella Booking
- Transparent pricing published on website — no sales calls needed
- Pure cloud — access from any device, no installation required
Why choose Shortcuts
- You want 24/7 local Australian phone support
- You need an established platform with a long track record
Square Appointments
Free online booking and scheduling
Monthly cost by team size
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Purpose-built for salons, spas and clinics (not generic scheduling)
- Staff pricing tiers (Junior/Senior/Master)
Why choose Square Appointments
- You're a solo practitioner wanting a free solution
- You already use Square POS and want integration
Other alternatives
Vagaro
All-in-one salon, spa & fitness software
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $41/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Simple, transparent pricing (no confusing add-ons)
- Sydney-based company with global support
Why choose Vagaro
- You need an extremely feature-rich platform
- You want commission and payroll tracking
Phorest
All-in-one software for salons, spas and aesthetic clinics
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Phorest for a quote
Commission
0% — no marketplace or booking commission
Why choose Bella Booking
- Transparent pricing published on website — no sales calls needed
- Suitable for solo practitioners and small teams (Phorest targets 3+ staff)
Why choose Phorest
- You want a built-in marketing suite with campaign ROI tracking
- A mature loyalty programme with cross-brand partnerships matters to you
Booksy
Beauty booking platform
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $151/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- No commission ever (0% vs 30% Boost)
- Transparent pricing without confusing tiers
Why choose Booksy
- You prioritise client app experience
- You're a barbershop wanting marketplace exposure
Setmore
Free online appointment scheduling software
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $249/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Gift cards, memberships and two-way SMS from a dedicated number - Setmore has no equivalent for any of them, and no equivalent for 42 of the 74 capabilities compared
- Purpose-built for salons, spas and clinics (not generic)
Why choose Setmore
- You need a FREE solution for a small team (up to 4 users only)
- Video conferencing is important for virtual consultations
Acuity Scheduling
General-purpose online appointment scheduling, owned by Squarespace
Monthly cost by team size
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Built for salons, spas and clinics rather than any appointment-based business
- Retail product sales and stock management - Acuity has no inventory at all
Why choose Acuity Scheduling
- Your website is built on Squarespace and you want one vendor for both
- You run classes, workshops or course series alongside one-to-one appointments
SimplyBook.me
General-purpose online booking, assembled from 60+ custom features
Monthly cost by team size
Commission
0% - no transaction fee on bookings or client payments
Why choose Bella Booking
- Built for beauty, wellness and health practices rather than every service business at once
- Pricing tiers, variants, add-ons and bundles are part of the service catalogue itself, so none of them uses up a custom feature slot
Why choose SimplyBook.me
- You take fewer than 50 bookings a month and the free plan genuinely covers you
- You run classes, events or ticketed sessions as much as one-to-one appointments
Enterprise options
GlossGenius
Built for independent beauty pros
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $69/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Prepaid packages, Card on File, attendance tracking and family booking - GlossGenius has no equivalent at any tier
- Priced and billed in AUD inclusive of GST - GlossGenius is US-only and bills in USD, so your cost moves with the exchange rate
Why choose GlossGenius
- You're an independent stylist focused on personal brand
- Instagram-focused booking page design matters to you
Mindbody
Wellness experience platform
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Mindbody for a quote
Commission
0% on direct bookings; 20% on new clients via the Mindbody app, capped at $30
Why choose Bella Booking
- A dedicated business number, family booking and gift cards redeemable online - Mindbody has no equivalent for any of them
- No long-term contract required
Why choose Mindbody
- You need franchise management across many locations
- Membership and contract management is essential
Mangomint
Modern salon and spa software
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $141/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Prepaid packages, client reviews and Afterpay - Mangomint has no equivalent for any of them
- Flat per-plan pricing: adding a team member never raises the bill
Why choose Mangomint
- You need HIPAA compliance for medspa services
- You want a premium modern interface experience
Boulevard
Client experience platform for salons and spas
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $226/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Afterpay at checkout, online booking analytics and per-team-member pricing tiers - Boulevard has no equivalent for any of them
- Sydney-based company with Australian support
Why choose Boulevard
- You run a premium or luxury salon/spa
- Front desk iPad check-in experience matters
Zenoti
All-in-one salon and spa software
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Zenoti for a quote
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Family and dependent booking, online booking analytics and location-level timing defaults - Zenoti has no equivalent for any of them
- No annual contracts or implementation fees
Why choose Zenoti
- You operate a multi-location chain or franchise (5+ locations)
- You need HIPAA compliance for a medical spa
Booker
Spa and salon management software from Mindbody
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Booker for a quote
Commission
0% (free listing in the Mindbody consumer app)
Why choose Bella Booking
- Every plan price is published - no sales call to find out what it costs
- A fraction of the entry price: A$25-99 a month against Booker's published Starter at US$139
Why choose Booker
- You are a hotel or destination spa that needs deep spa-specific workflows
- You run a franchise and need per-franchisee permission control
Regional alternatives
Kitomba
Salon and spa business management software
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Kitomba for a quote
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Transparent, published pricing — no need to contact sales for a quote
- Flat-rate unlimited team members at A$99/month (Professional plan)
Why choose Kitomba
- You need integrated payroll and staff KPI tracking
- Physical gift vouchers (printed cards) are important alongside digital
Treatwell
Marketplace and salon software for European hair and beauty businesses
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Treatwell for a quote
Commission
35% on a new client's first booking from the marketplace, 0% on repeat bookings
Why choose Bella Booking
- 0% commission on every booking, so a new client's first visit is worth the same as their tenth
- Your client list is yours, on a booking page that shows only your business
Why choose Treatwell
- You operate in one of the European countries Treatwell serves. It is not sold in Australia, New Zealand or the United States
- Finding new clients is your hardest problem, and a one-off 35% finder's fee is a price you would pay for it
Beauti
Everything you need to make beautiful business
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Beauti for a quote
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Loyalty, client reviews, waitlist, resource management and role permissions - Beauti has no equivalent for 33 of the 62 capabilities compared
- AI Assistant for natural-language business queries (all plans)
Why choose Beauti
- You want built-in business coaching and education (Academy)
- You prefer ready-made marketing templates over DIY
Client Diary
Australian salon software with a full point of sale on every plan
Monthly cost by team size
Pricing not publicly available — contact Client Diary for a quote
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Prepaid packages - sell a course of six facials or ten laser sessions, redeemed automatically at checkout
- Memberships with recurring Stripe billing, included sessions and benefit tracking
Why choose Client Diary
- An integrated card terminal at the counter is your single biggest requirement
- You want cash drawer and petty cash tracking in the same system
Ovatu
Australian-built salon and clinic booking software with a low entry price
Monthly cost by team size
Save up to $3/mo with Bella
Commission
0%
Why choose Bella Booking
- Memberships with recurring billing, Card on File and two-way SMS from a dedicated number - Ovatu has no equivalent for any of them
- SMS reminders included - 50 to 500 a month by plan, instead of US$0.04 for every message
Why choose Ovatu
- An integrated card terminal at the counter is your single biggest requirement
- You want the lowest possible monthly price for a solo operator
Bella Booking might not be right if...
We believe in helping you find the right solution, even if it's not us. Here are some scenarios where other options might serve you better:
- 1You specifically need a native App Store / Google Play app (Bella is an installable progressive web app with push notifications — app-like on any device, just not an app-store download)
- 2You're looking for a completely free solution (our paid plans start from $25/month USD)
- 3You need multi-step drip or lifecycle email automation (Bella sends one-off email and SMS campaigns, not automated sequences)
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Pricing by team size
Compare pricing by team size to see how much you could save with Bella Booking
Prices shown in USD| Platform | Solo (1) | 6 Team | 12 Team | Commission | SMS Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Booking | $25/month USDSolo | $99/month USDProfessional | $99/month USDProfessional | 0% | ✓ 50-500/mo |
| Fresha | $20$5 less | $90$9 less | $179+$80/mo | 20% on new clients from marketplace | Pay per use |
| Timely | $30+$5/mo | $180+$81/mo | $360+$261/mo | 0% | Varies |
| Shortcuts | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | 0% — "no new client fees" (per website) | Extra cost |
| Square Appointments | $0$25 less | $49$50 less | $49$50 less | 0% | Limited |
| Vagaro | $30+$5/mo | $80$19 less | $140+$41/mo | 0% | ✓ |
| Phorest | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | 0% — no marketplace or booking commission | Pay per use |
| Booksy | $30+$5/mo | $130+$31/mo | $250+$151/mo | 0% | Extra cost |
| Setmore | $0$25 less | $174+$75/mo | $348+$249/mo | 0% | Pro only |
| GlossGenius | $28+$3/mo | $56$43 less | $168+$69/mo | 0% | ✓ |
| Mindbody | $$$Not published | $$$Not published | $$$Not published | 0% on direct bookings; 20% on new clients via the Mindbody app, capped at $30 | Varies |
| Mangomint | $130+$105/mo | $180+$81/mo | $240+$141/mo | 0% | ✓ Unlimited |
| Boulevard | $195+$170/mo | $325+$226/mo | $325+$226/mo | 0% | ✓ |
| Kitomba | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | 0% | |
| Zenoti | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | 0% | |
| Treatwell | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | 35% on a new client's first booking from the marketplace, 0% on repeat bookings | |
| Cliniko | $45+$20/mo | $145+$46/mo | $195+$96/mo | None | |
| Nookal | $65+$40/mo | $310+$211/mo | $526+$427/mo | None | |
| Jane App | $40+$15/mo | $240+$141/mo | $480+$381/mo | None | |
| Beauti | $$$Not published | $$$Not published | $$$Not published | 0% | |
| Acuity Scheduling | $20$5 less | $34$65 less | $61$38 less | 0% | Standard plan+ |
| Client Diary | $$$Not published | $$$Not published | $$$Not published | 0% | Pay per use |
| Ovatu | $25 | $60$39 less | $102+$3/mo | 0% | Pay per use |
| Booker | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | 0% (free listing in the Mindbody consumer app) | ✓ 3,000/mo |
| Gentu | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | $$$Custom quote | None | Pay per use |
| Halaxy | $0$25 less | $0$99 less | $0$99 less | None | Pay per use |
| SimplyBook.me | $16$9 less | $35$64 less | $35$64 less | 0% - no transaction fee on bookings or client payments | Pay per use |
Prices are monthly subscription costs. Bella Booking: Solo (1 team) $25/mo, Starter (1-3 team) $67/mo, Professional (unlimited) $99/mo. Competitor pricing comes from each provider's official sources — open a comparison page to see when it was last verified. $$$ = pricing not publicly listed (contact vendor for a quote). Click on each competitor for detailed comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
- How accurate is this comparison?
- We strive for accuracy and update this page regularly based on publicly available data. However, competitor pricing, features, and policies can change at any time. We recommend always verifying current information directly with each provider before making decisions.
- Why don't you have a marketplace like Fresha or Booksy?
- We focus on helping you run your business, not finding clients. Marketplace models often come with commissions (20-30%) on new clients. If your clients find you through Google, social media, or referrals, you shouldn't have to pay commission. If client discovery is essential for you, Fresha or Booksy might be better options.
- Can you help me migrate from another platform?
- Yes. Free onboarding comes with every plan, and free data migration with Starter and Professional. Our team will help import your client data, appointment history, and service information. Book a call with us and we'll handle the technical work.
- What if Bella Booking isn't right for me?
- We're happy to help you find the right solution. If after trying Bella Booking you find it's not the right fit, we'll even recommend alternatives that might work better for your specific needs. No hard feelings!
Important Notice
The information about the competitors listed on this page is based on publicly available data as of April 2026 and is provided for general comparison purposes only. Pricing, features, and policies may change at any time without notice. We make reasonable efforts to keep this information accurate, but we cannot guarantee its completeness or current accuracy.
Always verify directly with the competitors listed before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.