Bella Booking vs GlossGenius
More affordable teams, with responsive support across multiple timezones.
An honest comparison to help you choose the right salon, spa or clinic software for your business - whatever its size.
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 September 2026.
Which is right for you?
An honest look at when each platform makes sense
Consider Bella Booking if...
- Priced and billed in AUD inclusive of GST - GlossGenius is US-only and bills in USD, so your cost moves with the exchange rate
- Sydney-based company with responsive support across multiple timezones
- Easy personal onboarding
- Free data migration on Starter and Professional
- Customisable pricing tiers for staff levels
- Family/dependent booking (not available on GlossGenius)
- Loyalty programme included (Professional plan)
- Memberships with 9 billing frequencies and pause/resume
- AI Assistant for business insights
- Simpler pricing structure
- Waitlist management included (vs Gold/Platinum only)
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and cancellation policy overrides
- Accessibility & personalisation - dark mode, dyslexia-friendly fonts, colour themes, density modes
- Resource management with capacity controls and auto-assignment
- Two-way SMS with dedicated business number (Messages Plus add-on)
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
- You need email marketing campaigns and text blasts
- 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 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$67/month AUD • Professional (4+): A$99/month AUD
GlossGenius
Additional costs to consider
- • Text credits: 500 on Gold, 2,500 on Platinum; no credit allowance published for Standard
- • Payroll add-on: A$62/month + A$9/seat (estimated)
- • Instant payouts: additional 1.8%
- • Each additional location is charged the plan price at a 15% discount
Pricing information based on publicly available data as of September 2026. Visit each provider's website for current pricing.
Cost comparison by team size
Team Size Pricing Comparison
Monthly cost for different team sizes
Note: how team member limits work
Plan limits count the team members on your Bella roster who are on the scheduler or bookable online: front desk, managers and bookkeepers don't count. The comparisons in this table assume everyone listed takes appointments.
| Team Size | Bella Booking | GlossGenius | Savings with Bella |
|---|---|---|---|
1 person | $25/mo(Solo) | $28/mo $28 (Standard) | Save $3/mo |
3 people | $67/mo(Starter) | $56/mo $56 (Gold) | $11/mo more |
6 people | $99/mo(Professional) | $56/mo $56 (Gold) | $43/mo more |
12 people | $99/mo(Professional) | $168/mo $168 (Platinum) | Save $69/mo |
Annual savings with Bella Booking
For a team of 6-12 members
Up to $828
per year
Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter $67/mo, Professional $99/mo)
GlossGenius: Official pricing page • Last verified: September 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)
- 9Popular 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:
- 1Custom forms on their Gold plan and memberships listed from Standard, both of which Bella gates to Professional - a small team wanting only those pays less with GlossGenius
- 2Instagram-focused booking page design
- 3Lower payment processing in the US (a flat 2.6%, against Stripe's 2.9% + US$0.30 plus Bella's 1%)
- 4Website builder with custom domain
- 5Time and commission tracking
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Rated 5.0 on Capterra
“Try Bella, You Won't Regret It!”
“Great support for small business”
“User-friendly and reliable booking system with quick support”
Switching from GlossGenius?
We make it easy. Free onboarding on every plan, with free data migration on Starter and Professional.
See the full guide to switching from GlossGenius
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How to switch from GlossGenius
Step-by-step guide to export your data and move to Bella Booking. We offer free onboarding on every plan, and free data migration on Starter and Professional.
- 1
Export your client list
Go to Clients (from the navigation menu) > Export Clients. This downloads a CSV with name, email, phone, date of birth, and banned status. Only the Account Owner can perform this export.
- 2
Request client notes separately
Client notes are not included in the standard export. Contact support@glossgenius.com to request a separate export of client notes.
- 3
Download reports
Go to the Reports section to download or email your financial and appointment reports.
- 4
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.
A note on appointment history
We generally recommend not importing old appointment history. Importing past appointments can trigger unintended automated messages (reminders, review requests, reminders to rebook, follow-up messages) 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), and our migration team will ensure no notifications are sent accidentally.
Good to know
Client notes are NOT included in the standard export - you must contact support@glossgenius.com separately. Only the Account Owner can export the full client list (team members cannot). Export is available via web browser only.
Official export documentation: GlossGenius 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. Onboarding help is free on every plan, and data migration is free on Starter and Professional. We accept data in any format: CSV, Excel, screenshots, photos, links, or anything else you can send.
Sources: Information gathered from glossgenius.com. Last verified: September 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about GlossGenius on this page is based on publicly available data as of September 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.