Feature comparison
Which Salon Software Has Built-In Payment Features?
15 of 15 platforms offer payment processing. 0 do not.
Every modern salon software platform processes payments, but the models vary significantly. Bella Booking uses Stripe with 0% commission on bookings, deposits with fixed or percentage amounts, and Afterpay (buy now, pay later) for deposits, gift cards, and packages. Some competitors charge marketplace commissions of 20-35% on new clients, while others lock payment features behind higher-tier plans. Below is a verified comparison of payment features across 15 platforms.
Bella Booking's payment processing
Payments on all plans; Afterpay on all plans
- 0% commission on all bookings — no marketplace fees
- Stripe payment processing (1.7% + A$0.30 domestic AU, 2.9% + $0.30 US)
- Deposits — fixed amount or percentage, per service
- Afterpay / Clearpay for deposits, gift cards, and packages (AU, NZ, US, CA, UK)
- Digital gift cards — amount-based and service-based, with online purchase and redemption
- Cancellation policies with automatic refunds via Stripe
- Saved cards — clients save cards; staff charge via Card on File at checkout
Payment Processing across 15 platforms
Based on publicly available feature documentation
| Platform | Available | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Booking | Yes | Payments on all plans; Afterpay on all plans |
| Fresha | Yes | Integrated payments, no Afterpay/BNPL(20% commission on new marketplace clients) |
| Timely | Yes | Integrated payments with Afterpay and Laybuy |
| Shortcuts | Yes | Integrated payments, no published Afterpay/BNPL |
| Square Appointments | Yes | Square payments with native Afterpay/Clearpay, in-person and online |
| Vagaro | Yes | Vagaro Pay Later via Affirm — 4 payments or up to 36 months |
| Phorest | Yes | PhorestPay with BNPL via Affirm |
| Booksy | Yes | Integrated payments, no Afterpay/BNPL(30% commission on Boost (new clients)) |
| Setmore | Yes | Stripe-based with BNPL via Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm |
| GlossGenius | Yes | Flat 2.6% processing with Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm |
| Mindbody | Yes | BNPL via Sezzle (4 instalments over 6 weeks) |
| Mangomint | Yes | Integrated payments, no Afterpay/BNPL |
| Boulevard | Yes | Integrated payments, no Afterpay/BNPL |
| Kitomba | Yes | KitombaPay accepts Afterpay alongside credit cards and EFTPOS |
| Zenoti | Yes | Stripe Express with Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm |
| Treatwell | Yes | Marketplace payments, no Afterpay/BNPL(35% commission on new client first bookings) |
Based on publicly available feature documentation as of May 2026. Visit each provider's website for current information.
Frequently asked questions
- Which salon software has no commission on bookings?
- Bella Booking, Timely, Shortcuts, Square Appointments, Vagaro, Phorest, Setmore, GlossGenius, Mangomint, Boulevard, Kitomba, and Zenoti charge 0% commission on bookings. Fresha charges 20% on new marketplace clients, Booksy charges 30% on Boost clients, and Treatwell charges 35% on new client first bookings.
- Which salon software supports Afterpay?
- Bella Booking, Timely, Square Appointments, Setmore, GlossGenius, Kitomba, and Zenoti support Afterpay or Clearpay. Vagaro offers Affirm-based BNPL, Phorest offers Affirm via PhorestPay, and Mindbody uses Sezzle. Fresha, Booksy, Mangomint, Boulevard, and Treatwell do not offer BNPL.
- What are typical payment processing fees for salon software?
- Rates vary by region. Bella Booking charges 1.7% + A$0.30 per transaction in Australia (domestic Stripe rate) plus a 1% platform fee. US rates are typically 2.9% + $0.30. Square Appointments charges a flat 2.6% in-person. Always check whether quoted rates include or exclude GST/tax.
- Can clients pay deposits when booking online?
- Bella Booking supports deposits on all plans — set a fixed amount (e.g. $50) or a percentage (e.g. 25%) per service. Most competitors also support deposits, though some restrict them to higher-tier plans. Deposits are processed through Stripe with automatic refund handling when clients cancel within your policy.
- Do any salon software platforms sell digital gift cards?
- Bella Booking offers digital gift cards — both amount-based and service-based — with online purchase and redemption. Clients can view balances and apply gift cards during online booking. Most major platforms offer gift cards in some form, though online redemption capabilities vary.
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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.