Bella Booking vs Setmore
Purpose-built for salons, spas and clinics.
An honest comparison to help you choose the right salon, spa or clinic software for your business - whatever its size.
Quick facts at a glance
A side-by-side overview of key differences
Prices shown in USD unless marked A$
Bella Booking: Starter plan for 1-3 team members, Professional for 4+ (unlimited). Competitor pricing from official sources, verified October 2026.
Which is right for you?
An honest look at when each platform makes sense
Consider Bella Booking if...
- 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)
- SMS reminders included on every plan (Setmore: Pro plan only)
- Staff pricing tiers (Junior/Senior/Master)
- Product inventory and supplier management
- Waitlist management
- Sydney-based company with responsive support across multiple timezones
- Easy personal onboarding
- Free data migration on Starter and Professional
- Better reporting and analytics (30 reports)
- Family/dependent booking (not available on Setmore)
- Loyalty programme included (Professional plan)
- Memberships with recurring Stripe billing (Professional plan)
- AI Assistant for business insights
- Service bundles
- Cancellation policies with auto-refunds
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and policy overrides
- Client document storage
- Accessibility & personalisation - dark mode, dyslexia-friendly fonts, colour themes, density modes
- Prepaid packages for selling session bundles upfront
- Gift cards with amount-based and service-based options (not available on Setmore)
- Gift card online redemption at booking checkout
- Clients can tip online after the appointment (Setmore takes tips in person with Tap to Pay)
- Digital forms with e-signatures and auto-send (not available on Setmore)
- Resource management with capacity controls and auto-assignment
- Two-way SMS with dedicated business number (Messages Plus add-on)
- Google Calendar sync - push, pull, or two-way per team member, with external event blocking (all plans)
Consider Setmore if...
- You need a FREE solution for a small team (up to 4 users only)
- Video conferencing is important for virtual consultations
- You need CRM integrations (Salesforce, Zoho)
- You don't need salon-specific features
- Calendar sync with Google/Outlook is essential
- WordPress integration is needed
We believe in helping you find the right fit, even if it's not us.
Detailed feature comparison
A comprehensive look at what each platform offers
Scheduling & Booking
Client Management
Team Management
Payments & POS
Communication
Business Management
Platform & Support
Integrations
Salon-Specific Features
Pricing breakdown
What you'll actually pay
Prices shown are starting prices. Bella Booking Starter includes up to 3 team members; Professional includes unlimited team members. Competitor pricing may vary based on team size.
Bella Booking
Solo (1 team): $25/month USD • Starter (1-3 team): $67/month USD • Professional (4+): $99/month USD
Setmore
Additional costs to consider
- • SMS reminders require paid plan
- • Recurring appointments require paid plan
- • Video conferencing require paid plan
Pricing information based on publicly available data as of October 2026. Visit each provider's website for current pricing.
Cost comparison by team size
Team Size Pricing Comparison
Monthly cost for different team sizes
Note: how team member limits work
Plan limits count the team members on your Bella roster who are on the scheduler or bookable online: front desk, managers and bookkeepers don't count. The comparisons in this table assume everyone listed takes appointments.
| Team Size | Bella Booking | Setmore | Savings with Bella |
|---|---|---|---|
1 person | $25/mo(Solo) | $0/mo $0 (solo) | $25/mo more |
3 people | $67/mo(Starter) | $36/mo 3 × $12 = $36.00 | $31/mo more |
6 people | $99/mo(Professional) | $72/mo 6 × $12 = $72.00 | $27/mo more |
12 people | $99/mo(Professional) | $144/mo 12 × $12 = $144.00 | Save $45/mo |
Annual savings with Bella Booking
For a team of 6-12 members
Up to $540
per year
Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter $67/mo, Professional $99/mo)
Setmore: Official pricing page • Last verified: October 2026
Pricing may change. Please verify current prices on official websites before making decisions.
What Setmore does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Setmore excels at:
- 1Free tier for small teams (up to 4 users)
- 2Native mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- 3Video conferencing built-in (Teleport)
- 4Integration ecosystem (Salesforce, Zoho, etc.)
- 5Calendar sync with Google, Outlook
- 6Good for multi-industry use
- 7WordPress plugin available
Setmore might be better 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:
- 1Free tier for up to 4 users (great for solopreneurs)
- 2Native mobile apps
- 3Video conferencing built-in
- 4Two-way Outlook calendar sync (Bella syncs Outlook one-way via iCal; Bella offers directional Google Calendar sync - push, pull, or two-way)
- 5CRM integrations (Salesforce, Zoho)
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Rated 5.0 on Capterra
“Try Bella, You Won't Regret It!”
“Great support for small business”
“User-friendly and reliable booking system with quick support”
Switching from Setmore?
We make it easy. Free onboarding on every plan, with free data migration on Starter and Professional.
See the full guide to switching from Setmore
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How to switch from Setmore
Step-by-step guide to export your data and move to Bella Booking. We offer free onboarding on every plan, and free data migration on Starter and Professional.
- 1
Export your customer list
Go to Customers > click Options (beneath the blue + button) > Export Customers > confirm in the popup. The CSV is emailed to the account owner's email address (not an immediate download).
- 2
Export appointment history
Go to Settings > Booking Page > Reports > select date range and filters (service, class, staff) > click Generate > click "Export as .XLS". For best results, limit the date range to no more than 3 months at a time.
- 3
Send your exports to Bella Booking
Email your exported files to our onboarding team. We will import your clients, validate the data, and help set up your services and team schedules.
A note on appointment history
We generally recommend not importing old appointment history. Importing past appointments can trigger unintended automated messages (reminders, review requests, reminders to rebook, follow-up messages) and cause data inconsistencies. Your clients and services are the essential data for a clean start. If you do want some history carried over, we recommend a tight recent range (e.g. the last 3 months), and our migration team will ensure no notifications are sent accidentally.
Good to know
Customer export is emailed as a CSV (not downloaded directly). Reports are only available in the web app, not the mobile app. For large appointment histories, export in 3-month chunks.
Official export documentation: Setmore help centre
Can't export your data?
No problem, we can work with anything. Screenshots of your service list, a link to your public booking page, a photo of your price board, or even a typed-up list. Send us whatever you have and we will build your account from it.
Need help with the migration?
Our team will handle the data import, set up your services, and walk you through everything. Onboarding help is free on every plan, and data migration is free on Starter and Professional. We accept data in any format: CSV, Excel, screenshots, photos, links, or anything else you can send.
Sources: Information gathered from www.setmore.com. Last verified: October 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about Setmore on this page is based on publicly available data as of October 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 Setmore before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.