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An honest comparison to help you choose the right salon software for your business.
Quick facts at a glance
A side-by-side overview of key differences
Prices shown in AUD (inc. GST)
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...
- No commission ever (0% vs 30% Boost)
- SMS reminders included (50-500/month)
- Transparent pricing without confusing tiers
- Sydney-based company with global support
- Easy personal onboarding
- Free data migration assistance
- Better product inventory management
- Family/dependent booking (not available on Booksy)
- Client reviews included (Professional plan)
- Loyalty programme included (Professional plan)
- AI Assistant for business insights (Beta)
- Customisable pricing tiers for staff levels
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and cancellation policy overrides
- 20+ reports with charts and comparison mode
Consider Booksy if...
- You prioritise client app experience
- You're a barbershop wanting marketplace exposure
- Client discovery is important (and you're okay with 30% Boost commission)
- You offer mobile/traveling services
- Social media marketing integration is important
- You want an online portfolio
- You prioritise client-facing experience over back-office features
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
Unique Features
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): A$25/month AUD • Starter (1-3 team): A$47/month AUD • Professional (4+): A$79/month AUD
Booksy
Additional costs to consider
- • Boost (promoted listings): varies
- • Additional SMS charges
- • Transaction fees on payments
Pricing information based on publicly available data as of January 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 Size | Bella Booking | Booksy | Savings with Bella |
|---|---|---|---|
1 person | $25/mo(Solo) | $30/mo $29.99 (solo) | Save $5/mo |
3 people | $47/mo(Starter) | $70/mo $29.99 + (2 × $20) = $69.99 | Save $23/mo |
6 people | $79/mo(Professional) | $130/mo $29.99 + (5 × $20) = $129.99 | Save $51/mo |
12 people | $79/mo(Professional) | $250/mo $29.99 + (11 × $20) = $249.99 | Save $171/mo |
Annual savings with Bella Booking
For a team of 6-12 bookable members
Up to $2052
per year
Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter $47/mo, Professional $79/mo)
Booksy: Official pricing page • Last verified: January 2026
Pricing may change. Please verify current prices on official websites before making decisions.
What Booksy does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Booksy excels at:
- 1Dedicated client-facing mobile app
- 2Marketplace for client discovery
- 3Popular amongst barbershops and stylists
- 4Social media integration and post creation
- 5Online portfolio to showcase work
- 6Mobile services support (travel radius)
- 7Marketing tools included
Booksy 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:
- 1Dedicated client-facing mobile app
- 2Marketplace for client discovery (if willing to pay commission)
- 3Online portfolio showcase
- 4Social media post creation tools
- 5Mobile services with travel radius
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Switching from Booksy?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
How to switch from Booksy
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.
- 1
Request your client list from Booksy support
Contact Booksy support at info.us@booksy.com, or use the in-app "?" Help icon > Support > live chat. Request a CSV export of your client list. Self-service export may be available under Customers > Export, but official documentation directs users to contact support.
- 2
Download any available reports
Check the Reports section in your Booksy dashboard for any downloadable reports (sales, appointments).
- 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.
- 4
Update your booking links
Replace your Booksy 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
Booksy's self-service data export capabilities are limited. The official help documentation directs users to contact support for a client list CSV. Appointment history and financial data exports are not well documented publicly.
Official export documentation: Booksy 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 — 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 www.booksy.com. Last verified: January 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about Booksy on this page is based on publicly available data as of January 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 Booksy before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.