Feature comparison
Which Booking Software Has Built-In Consent Forms?
12 of 15 platforms offer digital forms & consent. 3 do not.
Bella Booking, Fresha, Mangomint, Zenoti, Phorest, and Kitomba all include digital consent forms. Bella Booking offers a form builder with nine field types including electronic signatures and file upload, auto-send before appointments, frequency control, and in-person completion at the counter - a team member fills the form in for the client with no email, login or client account needed, and every submission records who completed it. Included on the Professional plan with no add-on fees. Several platforms lack forms entirely, while others offer them via companion apps or higher-tier plans only. Below is a verified comparison of consent form capabilities across 15 booking platforms, based on each provider's publicly documented features.
Bella Booking's digital forms & consent
Included on Professional plan
- Form builder with 9 field types: short text, long text, multiple choice (single and multi), dropdown, yes/no, signature, file upload (photos and PDFs), and info blocks
- Electronic signatures - clients sign directly in the form
- Auto-send on appointment confirmation with service-level linking
- Frequency control - send every appointment or once per client
- In-person completion at the counter - a team member fills the form in for the client, with no email, login or client account needed, and the client still signs on the device
- Submitter attribution - every completed form records whether a team member filled it in or the client completed it, on screen and in the CSV export
- Submissions stored against client profile and appointment
- Print forms and submissions directly from the browser
Digital Forms & Consent across 15 platforms
Based on publicly available feature documentation
| Platform | Available | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Booking | Yes | Included on Professional plan |
| Fresha | Yes | Form builder with e-signatures, auto-send before appointments |
| Timely | Partial | Via free Timely Consult companion app - separate from main platform |
| Shortcuts | Yes | Custom client forms |
| Square Appointments | No | No built-in form builder or consent forms |
| Vagaro | Yes | Forms available as a paid add-on(Add-on (A$15/mo AU, $10/mo US)) |
| Phorest | Yes | Pre-send or in-salon on tablet |
| Booksy | No | No built-in form builder or consent forms |
| Setmore | No | No built-in form builder or consent forms |
| GlossGenius | Yes | Forms & Waivers on Gold and above, including both Medspa & Aesthetics plans; not on Standard (checked 2 September 2026)(Gold plan ($56/mo US, $48/mo annual)) |
| Mindbody | Yes | Digital forms and waivers |
| Mangomint | Yes | Intake and consent forms |
| Boulevard | Yes | Forms and charts included on Prestige; paid add-on on Essentials and Premier |
| Kitomba | Yes | Digital consultation forms on Platinum and Diamond plans |
| Zenoti | Yes | Digital intake forms and consent |
| Treatwell | Partial | Consultation forms collect details such as allergies and goals before the appointment - no e-signature or file-upload form builder |
Based on publicly available feature documentation as of May 2026. Visit each provider's website for current information.
Frequently asked questions
- Which salon software includes consent forms without extra fees?
- Bella Booking (Professional plan), Fresha, Shortcuts, Phorest, Mindbody, Mangomint, Kitomba (Platinum/Diamond), and Zenoti include digital forms at no additional cost beyond the plan price. Vagaro charges a separate add-on fee, GlossGenius includes forms from the Gold plan up (not on Standard), and Boulevard includes forms on Prestige but offers them as a paid add-on on lower plans. Timely offers forms via a separate companion app (Timely Consult).
- Does salon software support electronic signatures on consent forms?
- Bella Booking includes a signature pad field in its form builder - clients draw and capture their signature directly in the form. Mangomint and Zenoti also support digital signatures. Not all platforms with forms include this capability, so check the specific feature set.
- Can consent forms be sent automatically before appointments?
- Bella Booking auto-sends forms when an appointment is confirmed, with frequency control (every appointment or once per client). Phorest also supports pre-appointment form sending. Most other platforms require manual form distribution.
- Do I need consent forms for my salon or clinic?
- Consent forms are strongly recommended for any treatment involving chemicals (colour, perms), skin contact (facials, waxing, laser), or medical procedures (injectables, microneedling). They document client allergies, medical conditions, and informed consent. Many Australian businesses use them for professional liability protection.
- Can I create custom intake questionnaires, not just consent forms?
- Bella Booking's form builder supports any form type - intake questionnaires, medical history, allergy disclosures, and consent waivers. With nine field types including multiple choice, dropdowns, file upload, and info blocks, you can build forms for any purpose and link them to specific services.
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Important Notice
The information about the platforms listed on this page is based on publicly available data as of May 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 platforms listed before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.