Transparent pricing. Built for teams of any size.
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...
- Transparent pricing published on website — no sales calls needed
- Suitable for solo practitioners and small teams (Phorest targets 3+ staff)
- SMS reminders included in the plan (200-500/month) — no per-message charges
- Free trial available with no credit card required (Phorest offers no trial)
- Simpler, focused interface — less overwhelming for smaller teams
- Sydney-based company with Australian support
- Family/dependent booking (not available on Phorest)
- AI Assistant for business insights (Beta)
- No contract lock-in
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and cancellation policy overrides
- Predictable monthly cost — no add-on surprises
Consider Phorest if...
- You want a built-in marketing suite with campaign ROI tracking
- A loyalty programme (Treatcard) is important to you
- You need automated Google/Facebook review collection
- Commission tracking for staff is essential
- You want a branded booking app for your clients
- Digital consultation forms and before/after photos are important
- You want a dedicated business advisor included
- Your team has 3+ staff members
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 & Marketing
Business Management
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
Phorest
Additional costs to consider
- • SMS charged per message (12c or 8.5c depending on plan)
- • Two-Way SMS add-on (additional cost)
- • Memberships add-on (additional cost)
- • Premium Consultations add-on (additional cost)
- • Branded booking app add-on (additional cost)
Pricing information based on publicly available data as of February 2026. Visit each provider's website for current pricing.
What Phorest does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Phorest excels at:
- 1Feature-rich all-in-one platform with marketing suite included
- 2Treatcard loyalty programme included on all plans
- 3Automated online reputation management (Google/Facebook reviews)
- 4Unlimited staff and devices on all plans
- 5PhorestGo staff app with performance goals and tracking
- 6Free data migration and unlimited free training for life
- 7Dedicated business advisor on all plans
- 8Digital and visual consultation forms
- 9Online product store and gift vouchers
- 10Commission tracking with tiered/flat structures
Phorest 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 marketing suite with email campaigns and ROI tracking
- 2Treatcard loyalty programme on all plans
- 3Automated Google/Facebook review collection
- 4Commission tracking (tiered or flat)
- 5PhorestGo staff mobile app with goal tracking
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Switching from Phorest?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
Sources: Information gathered from www.phorest.com. Last verified: February 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about Phorest on this page is based on publicly available data as of February 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 Phorest before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.