More affordable teams, with local support.
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.
Which is right for you?
An honest look at when each platform makes sense
Consider Bella Booking if...
- More affordable for teams (included vs $40/mo + $6/member)
- Sydney-based company with global support
- Free 1-on-1 personal onboarding
- Free data migration assistance
- Customisable pricing tiers for staff levels
- AI Assistant for business insights (Beta)
- Better for Australian time zone support
- Simpler pricing structure
- SMS reminders included (200-500/month)
- Waitlist management included (vs Gold/Platinum only)
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and cancellation policy overrides
Consider GlossGenius if...
- You're an independent stylist focused on personal brand
- Instagram-focused booking page design matters to you
- You want lower payment processing fees (2.6%)
- You need a website builder with custom domain
- Two-way client messaging is important
- You want commission and payroll tracking (Teams)
- You're US-based (better support timezone)
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
Branding & Marketing
Platform & Support
Unique Features
Pricing breakdown
What you'll actually pay
Prices shown are starting prices. Bella Booking Starter includes up to 3 team members; Professional includes unlimited team members. Competitor pricing may vary based on team size.
Bella Booking
Starter (1-3 team): A$47/month AUD • Professional (4+): A$79/month AUD
GlossGenius
Additional costs to consider
- • Website domain: A$31/year
- • HIPAA compliance: A$47/month (estimated)
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 | GlossGenius | Savings with Bella |
|---|---|---|---|
1 person | $47/mo(Starter) | $28/mo $28 (Standard) | $19/mo more |
3 people | $47/mo(Starter) | $56/mo $56 (Gold) | Save $9/mo |
6 people | $79/mo(Professional) | $56/mo $56 (Gold) | $23/mo more |
12 people | $79/mo(Professional) | $168/mo $168 (Platinum) | Save $89/mo |
Annual savings with Bella Booking
For a team of 6-12 bookable members
Up to $1068
per year
Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter $47/mo, Professional $79/mo)
GlossGenius: Official pricing page • Last verified: January 2026
Pricing may change. Please verify current prices on official websites before making decisions.
What GlossGenius does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what GlossGenius excels at:
- 1Instagram-focused booking page design
- 2Low flat payment processing rate (2.6%)
- 3Personal branding tools
- 4Website builder with custom domain
- 5Built-in marketing and messaging
- 6Native mobile apps
- 7Time and commission tracking (Teams)
- 8Payroll management (Teams)
- 9Two-way client messaging
- 10Popular amongst independent stylists
GlossGenius 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:
- 1Instagram-focused booking page design
- 2Lower payment processing (2.6% vs 2.7%)
- 3Website builder with custom domain
- 4Two-way client messaging
- 5Time and commission tracking
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Switching from GlossGenius?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
Sources: Information gathered from glossgenius.com. Last verified: January 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about GlossGenius 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 GlossGenius before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.