Bella Booking
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Bella Booking vs Beauti

An honest comparison to help you choose the right salon software for your business.

Last updated: May 2026
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Quick facts at a glance

A side-by-side overview of key differences

Prices shown in AUD (inc. GST)

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
Founded
2021
2021
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Australia
Best for
Small to medium beauty businesses (up to 20 team members per location)
Beauty professionals (salons, spas, medi-aesthetics, wellness, hair, barber, tattoo)
Monthly Pricing
Starter/Professional
Per their pricing model
Solo (1 team member)
A$25You save
A$49+A$24/mo
6 team members
A$79You save
A$99+A$20/mo
12 team members
A$79You save
A$99+A$20/mo
Commission
0% (never)
0%

Bella Booking: Starter plan for 1-3 team members, Professional for 4+ (unlimited). Competitor pricing from official sources, verified January 2026. Bella Booking features updated April 2026.

Which is right for you?

An honest look at when each platform makes sense

Consider Bella Booking if...

  • Significantly cheaper — A$25/mo solo vs A$49/mo, A$79/mo unlimited vs A$99/mo
  • AI Assistant for natural-language business queries (all plans)
  • Weekly AI business digest with personalised insights
  • 3 schedule optimisation modes (Show All, Reduce Gaps, Eliminate Gaps)
  • Incomplete booking recovery with automated follow-up
  • Waitlist with automatic slot matching and notifications
  • Find a Time wizard with gap-fill scoring
  • Digital forms with e-signatures and auto-send (8 field types vs basic consultation forms)
  • Family/dependent booking (children, partners, parents, pets)
  • Afterpay / Clearpay (BNPL) for deposits, gift cards, packages
  • Digital tipping (clients tip team members after appointments)
  • Loyalty programme with configurable points and rewards
  • 22+ reports with period-over-period comparison and CSV export
  • Roles and permissions (4 roles, 50+ granular permissions)
  • Attendance tracking with time clock and PIN
  • Resource management (rooms, equipment) with auto-assignment
  • Multi-location support with per-location databases
  • Two-way SMS messaging with dedicated business number
  • Booking approval mode for online bookings
  • Real-time notifications (SignalR push)
  • Command palette (Cmd+K) for instant navigation
  • Dark mode, themes, density modes, dyslexia-friendly fonts
  • API access (Professional)
  • Free data migration assistance
  • Saved cards / Card on File at checkout
  • Service add-ons for upselling during booking

Consider Beauti if...

  • You want built-in business coaching and education (Academy)
  • You prefer ready-made marketing templates over DIY
  • You want a dedicated named support manager
  • You sell retail products online
  • You want guided marketing campaigns with proven templates
  • You prefer a simpler, more opinionated approach

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

Available
Partial / Limited
Not available

Scheduling & Booking

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
Online booking (24/7)
24/7 self-service
Branded booking page
Appointment scheduling
Drag-and-drop, Find a Time, gap-fill scoring
Colour-coded calendar with drag-and-drop
Multi-service booking
Book multiple appointments
Multi-staff parallel appointments
Multi-team-member simultaneous services
Waitlist management
Incomplete booking recovery
Auto-capture + SMS/email reminder + Follow-ups panel with "Book for client" action
Walk-in management
Schedule optimisation
3 modes: Show All, Reduce Gaps, Eliminate Gaps — per location
Find a Time wizard
Availability-first wizard with cross-day browsing and gap-fill scoring (Best fit / Great fit / Good fit)
Booking approval mode
Require approval for online bookings
Resource management
Capacity controls, auto-assignment, scheduler resource view

Client Management

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
Client CRM
Profiles, history, notes, documents
Profiles, appointment history, contact details
Client history & notes
Detailed note taking and history
Photo storage
Document storage (PDF, DOC, images)
Store images on client file
Digital forms (intake, consent)Bella offers 8 field types including e-signatures and frequency control. Beauti offers customisable consultation forms with pre-appointment auto-send
Form builder with 8 field types including signatures, auto-send before appointments
Integrated Form Builder with customisable consultation forms, attached to pre-appointment SMS/email
Family/dependent booking
Book for children, partners, parents, pets, and more
Client reviews
Verified appointments, AI moderation, Professional plan
Loyalty programme
Professional plan

Team Management

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
Team scheduling / rostering
1 for solo, up to 3 for starter, unlimited for professional
Built-in rostering and working hours
Staff targets
Via reporting (Professional)
Set and monitor separate service and retail targets
Staff pricing tiers
Customisable pricing tiers (e.g. Junior/Senior/Master)
Different prices for different skill levels
Role permissions
4 customisable roles, 50+ granular permissions across 19+ modules
Commission tracking
Integrated commission tracking for staff
Attendance tracking (time clock)
Time clock with PIN, Professional plan
Calendar feed (Google/Apple)
iCal feed per team member

Payments & POS

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
Online payments
All plans, via Stripe. Optional fee passing to clients
Integrated payments
Deposit collection
Fixed amount or percentage
Online deposits to minimise no-shows
Gift cards
Digital gift cards with both amount-based and service-based, with Stripe payment
Gift vouchers sold online
Afterpay / Buy Now Pay Later
Afterpay / Clearpay BNPL for deposits, gift cards, and packages (AU, NZ, US, CA, UK)
Saved cards / Card on File
Clients save cards; staff charge via Card on File at checkout
Digital tipping
Clients tip team members after appointments via Stripe
Memberships & subscriptionsBella offers 9 billing frequencies with Stripe recurring billing and online purchase. Beauti offers custom subscriptions on Accelerate Plus
Recurring plans with Stripe billing, 9 billing cycles, benefits with session tracking, online purchase, pause/resume
Custom subscription offers and bulk buy packages (Accelerate Plus)
Retail product sales (online)
Sell retail products online
Service add-ons
Optional or required per service, single/multi-select, price and duration
Prepaid packages
Session bundles with online purchase, online redemption, auto-apply at checkout
Bulk buy subscriptions (Accelerate Plus)

Marketing & Communication

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
SMS reminders
50-500/month included
150–250 SMS/month included by plan
Email confirmations
Automated campaignsBeauti has a stronger emphasis on pre-built marketing automation sequences
With variables ({{FirstName}}, etc.)
Birthday, We Miss You, referral, rebooking, retail top-up campaigns
Ready-made marketing templates
Hundreds of proven, pre-designed templates
Canva integration
Integrated Canva for marketing materials
Two-way SMS messaging
Dedicated number, threaded inbox, auto-handling replies (Messages Plus add-on)
Bulk SMS campaigns
Bulk SMS campaigns with audience filtering (Messages Plus add-on)
Dedicated business phone number
Own local business number — clients see your number, not a platform number (Messages Plus add-on)
Business Growth Academy
Built-in education platform: business management, sales, marketing strategy, client management courses

Business Management

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
Sales tracking
Product inventory
Stock management (Accelerate Plus)
Reporting & analyticsBella offers 22+ reports with comparison mode on Professional. Beauti offers basic reporting on Accelerate Plus only
8 basic reports all plans; 21 total with advanced reports on Professional; custom reports upon request (Professional)
Business performance reporting (Accelerate Plus only)
Supplier management
Supplier profiles and purchase orders

AI & Intelligence

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
AI Assistant
All plans
AI business digest
Weekly AI-generated performance summary with actionable insights
AI-moderated reviews
Verified appointments, AI moderation, Professional plan
Command palette (global search)
Cmd+K global search and navigation

Platform & Support

Feature
Bella Booking
Beauti
Cloud-based
Access from anywhere
Multi-location support
Per-location databases, copy services between locations
Mobile access
PWA — installable on mobile
Cloud-based, accessible on any device
API access
Professional plan
Dedicated support manager
Named Client Manager per business
Free data migration
Real-time notifications
Instant push via SignalR — no page refresh
Accessibility & personalisation
Dark mode, dyslexia-friendly reading fonts, colour themes, density modes, reduced-motion, focus mode

Pricing breakdown

What you'll actually pay

Prices shown are starting prices and include GST. 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 member)A$25
6 team membersA$79
12 team membersA$79
Commission on bookings0%
Payment processing (when used)
2.7% + A$0.301.7% + A$0.30 (Stripe) + 1% (Bella Booking)
SMS reminders50-500/mo included

Solo (1 team): A$25/month AUD • Starter (1-3 team): A$47/month AUD • Professional (4+): A$79/month AUD

Beauti

Solo (1 team member)A$49
6 team membersA$99
12 team membersA$99
Pricing modelTiered plans (Solo Starter A$49/mo, Accelerate Plus A$99/mo)
Commission0%
Payment processing (when used)Not published

Additional costs to consider

  • SMS beyond plan allowance (pricing not published)

Pricing information based on publicly available data as of May 2026. Visit each provider's website for current pricing.

Cost comparison by team size

Team Size Pricing Comparison

Monthly cost for different numbers of bookable team members

Note: "Team members" means bookable staff

Team member limits apply to staff who can be booked for appointments. Non-bookable users (receptionists, managers who don't take appointments) don't count toward limits.

Team SizeBella BookingBeautiSavings with Bella
1 person
A$25/mo(Solo)
A$49/mo

A$49 (Solo Starter)

Save A$24/mo
3 people
A$47/mo(Starter)
A$99/mo

A$99 (Accelerate Plus)

Save A$52/mo
6 people
A$79/mo(Professional)
A$99/mo

A$99 (Accelerate Plus)

Save A$20/mo
12 people
A$79/mo(Professional)
A$99/mo

A$99 (Accelerate Plus)

Save A$20/mo

Annual savings with Bella Booking

For a team of 6-12 bookable members

Up to A$624

per year

Sources:

Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter A$47/mo, Professional A$79/mo)

Beauti: Official pricing page • Last verified: May 2026

Pricing may change. Please verify current prices on official websites before making decisions.

What Beauti does well

We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Beauti excels at:

  • 1Built-in Business Growth Academy with structured courses
  • 2Hundreds of ready-made, proven marketing templates
  • 3Canva integration for marketing materials
  • 4Dedicated named Client Manager per business
  • 5Strong marketing automation with buying-habit-based nurture sequences
  • 6Online retail product sales
  • 7Built-in staff target setting with service/retail splits
  • 8Commission tracking for staff
  • 9Integrated Form Builder for consultation forms
  • 10Australian-built, beauty industry expertise

Beauti 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:

  • 1Built-in Business Growth Academy (education platform with courses)
  • 2Hundreds of ready-made marketing templates (proven conversion)
  • 3Canva integration for creating marketing materials
  • 4Dedicated named Client Manager per business (vs email support)
  • 5Buying-habit-based client nurture sequences

Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.

Switching from Beauti?

We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.

Free data migration
1-on-1 onboarding included
No credit card required
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See full switching guide from Beauti

How to switch from Beauti

Step-by-step guide to export your data and move to Bella Booking. We offer free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding with every plan.

Estimated time: 1–2 hours
  1. 1

    Export your client list

    Contact Beauti support or use their export tools to download your client database including contact details, notes, and history.

  2. 2

    Export appointment history

    Request an export of your appointment and sales data from Beauti support.

  3. 3

    Gather your service menu

    Note your current services, pricing, durations, and team member assignments. Screenshot your service menu for reference.

  4. 4

    Send exports to Bella Booking

    Email your exported files to our onboarding team. We will import your clients, validate the data, and help set up services, team schedules, and online booking.

  5. 5

    Update your booking links

    Replace your Beauti booking page links on your website, social media, and Google Business Profile with your new Bella Booking link.

A note on appointment history

We generally recommend not importing old appointment history. Importing past appointments can trigger unintended automated messages (reminders, follow-ups) 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) — our migration team will ensure no notifications are sent accidentally.

Good to know

Beauti's export capabilities are not publicly documented. Contact their support team to request a data export. Bella Booking offers free data migration assistance.

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 — included free with every plan. We accept data in any format — CSV, Excel, screenshots, photos, links, or anything else you can send.

Sources: Information gathered from beautisoftware.com, tracxn.com. Last verified: May 2026.

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Important Notice

The information about Beauti 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 Beauti before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.