Professional Booking Software for Beauty Clinics

Manage consultations, treatments, and client care with specialised software designed for aesthetic clinics and beauty clinics.

Beauty Clinic booking software

Beauty clinics and aesthetic clinics require professional-grade management software that handles complex treatment protocols, extended consultations, and detailed client records. Bella Booking is purpose-built for aesthetic professionals offering services like laser treatments, injectables, skin therapy, and advanced beauty procedures. Our system manages multi-step treatment plans, tracks before-and-after photos, handles consent forms, and maintains detailed treatment histories. Schedule consultations separately from procedures, manage practitioner-specific bookings, and integrate secure payment processing for deposits and treatment packages. With automated client reminders, treatment follow-ups, and comprehensive reporting, you can focus on delivering exceptional aesthetic care whilst we handle your administrative workflow. The platform also includes two-way SMS messaging with a dedicated phone number, Afterpay support, AI-powered business insights, and a weekly performance digest.

What owners say

From businesses like yours

“Pleased I made the change to Bella”

Rebecca M. · Business Owner · Verified on Capterra

“Reliable, professional, and supportive”

Jing W. · Manager · Verified on Capterra

“Streamlined patient booking with world-class support”

Cass M. · Beauty Therapist · Verified on Capterra

Common Challenges

Challenges beauty clinic businesses face

Consent forms and documentation

Aesthetic procedures require signed consent forms before treatment. Managing paper forms is error-prone, and missing documentation creates legal liability.

Treatment plan tracking

Clients on multi-session treatment plans (e.g., laser courses, skin peels) need their progress tracked across visits. Without structured records, practitioners lose context between sessions.

Consultation vs procedure scheduling

Initial consultations and actual treatment procedures have different durations, practitioners, and requirements. A generic booking system treats them identically, causing scheduling confusion.

High-value appointment no-shows

Aesthetic treatments are premium-priced. A single no-show on a laser session or injectable appointment can represent significant lost revenue without deposit protection.

Features

Tools for your beauty clinic business

Designed to address the specific needs of beauty clinic businesses.

24/7 Online booking

Let clients book clinic appointments anytime through your branded booking page. Collect intake information during booking.

Consent Forms & Document Storage

Attach consent forms, medical documents, and before/after photos to client profiles. Secure storage with easy access during treatments.

Deposits for High-Value Treatments

Require deposits (fixed or percentage) for expensive procedures. Set service-specific cancellation policies with automatic refunds via Stripe.

Client Notes & Medical History

Store detailed client notes including medical history, allergies, contraindications, and health information. Ensure safe treatment delivery.

Automated Reminders & Confirmations

SMS and email reminders with one-click confirmation links. Reduce no-shows and keep clients informed about pre-treatment requirements.

Service Bundles & Treatment Packages

Create treatment bundles combining consultation + sessions + follow-up with flexible pricing - set a total price, apply a discount percentage, or offer bundles for free. Show savings to clients during online booking. Run treatments simultaneously with different practitioners when clinically appropriate.

Specialist Matching

Match clients with qualified practitioners based on treatment type and client preferences. Assign services to specific team members.

Comprehensive Reporting

32 detailed reports including practitioner utilisation, treatment revenue, cancellation analysis, and client retention metrics.

Digital Tipping

Let clients tip their practitioners after appointments via your online booking portal. Tips are processed securely through Stripe, with automatic notifications to you and the team member.

Prepaid Packages

Sell session bundles upfront so clients can purchase multiple treatment sessions at a discounted rate. Packages can be purchased online and redeemed at the clinic.

Digital Forms & Consent

Create custom intake forms, consent forms, and health questionnaires with electronic signatures. Auto-send forms to clients before their appointment to streamline compliance and check-in.

Treatment Room & Equipment Scheduling

Manage treatment rooms and specialist equipment (lasers, machines) as resources with capacity controls. Auto-assigned for online bookings.

Two-Way SMS Messaging

A dedicated phone number for your business. Send and receive messages, auto-confirm from client replies, and send SMS and email campaigns for promotions.

AI Business Insights

Weekly AI digest analyses your performance and recommends actions. Ask the AI assistant anything about your schedule, clients, or revenue.

Afterpay / Buy Now Pay Later

Clients pay in 4 interest-free instalments for deposits, gift cards, and packages. You receive the full amount upfront.

Schedule Optimisation

Three modes for online booking - Show All, Reduce Gaps, or Eliminate Gaps. Minimise dead time between appointments.

Gift cards

Sell digital gift cards online - amount-based or service-based. Clients view balances and redeem when booking online.

Loyalty programme

Reward repeat clients with points-based loyalty. Customise earning rules, set rewards, and track engagement.

Memberships

Create recurring membership plans - monthly skin treatment packages, discounted maintenance sessions, or unlimited consultations. Automatic Stripe billing with 9+ frequency options. Clients purchase online and track their membership through the My Membership portal.

Client Reviews

Collect verified reviews after appointments with AI moderation. Reviews display on your booking page with star ratings.

How We Compare

Bella Booking vs popular beauty clinic software

Feature-by-feature comparison of the tools that matter most for beauty clinic businesses.

Included
Partial / Add-on
Not available
FeatureBellaFreshaTimelyVagaroPhorestCliniko
Digital forms & consent
Included in Bella Booking. Professional plan, e-signatures.
Included in Fresha.
Partial or add-on in Timely. Elevate plan and up.
Partial or add-on in Vagaro. A$15/month add-on.
Included in Phorest.
Included in Cliniko. Built-in patient forms.
Packages & treatment courses
Included in Bella Booking. Prepaid session bundles, online purchase.
Included in Fresha.
Partial or add-on in Timely. In-salon only, not bookable online.
Included in Vagaro.
Included in Phorest.
Not available in Cliniko.
Memberships
Included in Bella Booking. Professional plan.
Partial or add-on in Fresha. No client self-service portal.
Not available in Timely.
Included in Vagaro. 9 billing frequencies.
Partial or add-on in Phorest. Add-on cost.
Not available in Cliniko.
Service add-ons
Included in Bella Booking. Visible during online booking.
Included in Fresha.
Partial or add-on in Timely. Elevate plan and up.
Included in Vagaro.
Partial or add-on in Phorest. Custom fees, no per-service extras.
Not available in Cliniko.
Client document storage
Included in Bella Booking. Photos, PDFs, consent forms on profile.
Partial or add-on in Fresha. Limited file types.
Partial or add-on in Timely. Elevate plan and up.
Partial or add-on in Vagaro. Verify on vagaro.com.
Included in Phorest.
Included in Cliniko. Full file storage.
Deposits
Included in Bella Booking. Fixed or percentage, per-service overrides.
Included in Fresha.
Included in Timely.
Included in Vagaro.
Included in Phorest. Credit card secured bookings.
Not available in Cliniko.
SMS reminders
Included in Bella Booking. 50-500/month included.
Included in Fresha. 20 free, then extra charge.
Included in Timely. Included per staff (100-350/staff).
Included in Vagaro.
Included in Phorest. 12c or 8.5c per message.
Included in Cliniko. SMS credits extra.
Afterpay
Included in Bella Booking.
Not available in Fresha.
Included in Timely. Afterpay and Laybuy.
Included in Vagaro. Affirm BNPL.
Included in Phorest. Affirm.
Not available in Cliniko.
Processing time
Included in Bella Booking. Bookable gap during processing.
Partial or add-on in Fresha. Basic gap between services.
Partial or add-on in Timely. Basic gap support.
Partial or add-on in Vagaro. Basic gap support.
Partial or add-on in Phorest. Basic gap support.
Not available in Cliniko.
AI assistant
Included in Bella Booking. Business insights and recommendations.
Not available in Fresha. No owner assistant. AI Concierge add-on answers client calls and messages.
Not available in Timely.
Included in Vagaro. Vera answers questions on your data. Vera Receptionist add-on answers client chats and texts.
Not available in Phorest. Insights AI listed as coming later this year. Front Desk AI add-on answers client texts.
Not available in Cliniko.
Abandoned booking recovery
Included in Bella Booking. Captures drafts, SMS/email follow-up.
Not available in Fresha.
Partial or add-on in Timely. Tracks status, no automation.
Not available in Vagaro.
Partial or add-on in Phorest. Email-only reminder.
Not available in Cliniko.
Service variants
Included in Bella Booking. Multiple pricing options per service.
Partial or add-on in Fresha. Verify on fresha.com.
Partial or add-on in Timely. Verify on gettimely.com.
Included in Vagaro.
Partial or add-on in Phorest. Verify on phorest.com.
Partial or add-on in Cliniko. Verify on cliniko.com.

Feature data verified from official competitor websites.

Professional Clinic Management Made Simple

Beauty clinics using Bella Booking benefit from comprehensive document storage for consent forms, no-show protection with deposits and cancellation policies, and detailed medical history tracking. Our service bundles help you sell treatment packages, while reporting tracks practitioner performance.

A typical beauty clinic with 4 practitioners pays just A$99/month on the Professional plan.

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Beauty Clinic benefit

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can we store consent forms and medical documents?

Yes. Attach files including consent forms, medical documents, and before/after photos to client profiles. Supported formats include PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, TIFF, and more (max 20MB each) - so iPhone photos and scanned records go straight in. Files are stored securely and easily accessible during appointments.

How do deposits work for expensive treatments?

On all plans, require deposits (fixed amount like $100, or percentage like 25%) when clients book online. Set service-specific policies - for example, require 50% deposit for laser treatments but no deposit for consultations. Automatic refund processing via Stripe.

Can we track medical history and contraindications?

Yes. Store detailed client notes including medical history, allergies, contraindications, and health information. Notes are accessible when booking appointments and help ensure safe treatment delivery.

How do service bundles work?

Create bundles combining multiple treatments into one package with flexible pricing - set a total price, apply a discount percentage, or offer bundles for free. For example, a facial bundle might include consultation, treatment, and follow-up services. Enable Show Savings to display savings during online booking. Clients book the entire bundle in one transaction.

Can clients choose their practitioner?

Yes. Clients can view available practitioners and book directly with their preferred professional. Assign services to specific practitioners based on qualifications.

How do automated reminders work?

Configure SMS and email reminders before appointments. Customise templates with variables like client name, date, time, and services. Include pre-appointment instructions and confirmation links.

What reports are available?

32 reports including Appointments summary, Cancellations, Sales summary, Practitioner Sales, Practitioner Utilisation, Client retention, Booking source, Gift cards, Loyalty, Discount summary, Attendance, and more. All support date filtering and CSV export.

Can clients book consultations separately from treatments?

Yes. Create separate services for consultations and treatments with different durations, prices, and deposit requirements. Clients can book each independently - or you can require the consult first with a prerequisite service so the treatment stays locked online until the consult is Completed or Booked (including booking both in the same cart when you choose Booked mode). Your team can still override from the dashboard.

Can clients pay with Afterpay?

Yes. When Afterpay (or Clearpay in the UK) is enabled, clients can split payments into 4 interest-free instalments for deposits, gift card purchases, and package purchases. You receive the full amount upfront. Available in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Is there a messaging feature for client communication?

Yes - the optional Messages Plus add-on gives your business a dedicated phone number with a two-way SMS inbox. Clients can reply to appointment reminders to confirm, and you can send SMS and email campaigns for promotions and announcements. Automated messages (reminders, confirmations) are included on all plans.

Does Bella Booking use AI?

Yes. Bella AI is an assistant you can ask anything about your business - schedules, clients, revenue, team performance. A weekly AI business digest analyses your data and sends a personalised performance summary with actionable insights to your email.

How do memberships work for beauty clinics?

Create recurring subscription plans - for example, a monthly skin treatment membership or discounted maintenance sessions at a flat rate. Billing is handled automatically through Stripe with 9+ frequency options from weekly to annually. Clients purchase memberships through your online booking page and view plan details, track included sessions, and check their next billing date through the My Membership portal.

Can I collect client reviews?

Yes. On the Professional plan, clients who completed an appointment can leave a verified review with star ratings and optional written feedback. AI moderation checks reviews before publishing, and you can respond publicly. Reviews appear on your online booking page.

Can clients leave tips for their practitioner?

Yes. When digital tipping is enabled, clients can leave tips for their practitioner after appointments via your online booking portal. Tips are processed through Stripe and both you and the team member are notified. Tipping is part of the review-and-tip flow, which comes with client reviews - a Professional-plan feature.

What happens if a client starts booking online but doesn't finish?

Bella Booking captures incomplete bookings automatically - a feature most booking systems don't offer. When a signed-in client adds a service online and leaves without confirming, their selection is saved as a draft, marked with the step they stopped at. You see it in the Waitlist side panel and on a dashboard amber KPI card, with a one-tap 'Book for client' action. Enable the automatic reminder and a client who reached the Review step receives an SMS or email with a resume link. Particularly valuable for higher-value treatments where a missed booking represents significant revenue loss.

Is Bella Booking suitable for Australian beauty clinics?

Yes. Bella Booking is Australian-headquartered with pricing in AUD (GST included), Australian Stripe payment processing at domestic rates (1.65% + 30c, plus Bella's 1% platform fee - 2.65% + 30c all-in), SMS sent through Australian carriers for reliable delivery, and responsive support across multiple timezones. Your subscription is billed in AUD, so there are no foreign-exchange surprises.

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Beauty Clinic Software Built in Australia

Bella Booking is built by a Sydney-based team with AUD pricing and GST-inclusive reporting included. Manage consultations, aesthetic treatments, and client records with responsive support across multiple timezones.