Simple software for small-medium salons.
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...
- Much more affordable ($47-79/mo vs $129+/mo)
- No long-term contract required
- Simpler to learn and use
- Sydney-based company with global support
- Easy personal onboarding
- Free data migration assistance
- Better fit for salons with under 20 staff per location
- Transparent pricing
- Family/dependent booking (not available on Mindbody)
- Client reviews included (Professional plan)
- Loyalty programme included (Professional plan)
- AI Assistant included (Beta)
- SMS reminders included (50-500/month)
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and cancellation policy overrides
Consider Mindbody if...
- You need franchise management across many locations
- Membership and contract management is essential
- You want marketplace exposure through Mindbody app
- You need 200+ integrations
- Enterprise-grade reporting is required
- You run a fitness studio or large wellness center
- Budget isn't a primary concern
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
Marketing
Business Management
Platform & Support
Enterprise 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
Mindbody
Additional costs to consider
- • Implementation fees
- • Annual contract typically required
- • Marketplace fees on discovery bookings
- • Add-on features at additional cost
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 | Mindbody | Savings with Bella |
|---|---|---|---|
1 person | $25/mo(Solo) | $129/mo ~$129+ (estimated entry-level) | Save $104/mo |
3 people | $47/mo(Starter) | $129/mo ~$129+ (estimated entry-level) | Save $82/mo |
6 people | $79/mo(Professional) | $129/mo ~$129+ (estimated entry-level) | Save $50/mo |
12 people | $79/mo(Professional) | $129/mo ~$129+ (estimated entry-level) | Save $50/mo |
Annual savings with Bella Booking
For a team of 6-12 bookable members
Up to $1248
per year
Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter $47/mo, Professional $79/mo)
Mindbody: Official pricing page • Last verified: January 2026 (no public pricing)
Pricing may change. Please verify current prices on official websites before making decisions.
What Mindbody does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Mindbody excels at:
- 1Industry veteran (since 1998)
- 2Enterprise-grade features
- 3Mindbody marketplace for client discovery
- 4Marketing suite
- 5Membership and contract management
- 6Franchise and multi-location management
- 7200+ integrations
- 8Fitness and wellness focus
- 9Full API
Mindbody 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:
- 1Enterprise-grade features
- 2Mindbody marketplace for client discovery
- 3Franchise management
- 4Membership/contract management
- 5200+ integrations
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Switching from Mindbody?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
How to switch from Mindbody
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
Export your client contact list
Go to Reports > Mailing Lists > (apply filters) > Export. This gives you client names, phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses in CSV format.
- 2
Export membership details
Go to Reports > Clients > Members > Export to CSV. This includes membership status, join date, autopay date, and payment amount.
- 3
Export attendance and sales data
Go to Reports > Attendance (or Sales) > set date range and filters > Export to CSV or Excel.
- 4
Consider the full data export (if cancelling)
Mindbody offers a comprehensive data dump (including stored financial data) for $500 USD — but only when you are cancelling your account. This requires identity verification and takes 3–5 business days.
- 5
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, 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
Free self-service exports give you client contacts, memberships, attendance, and sales in separate reports — there is no single "export everything" button. The comprehensive data export ($500 USD) is only available when cancelling your Mindbody account.
Official export documentation: Mindbody 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.mindbodyonline.com. Last verified: January 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about Mindbody 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 Mindbody before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.