Australian-made for Australian businesses.
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...
- Sydney-based company with global support team
- More affordable for small teams ($47 for 3 staff)
- Easy personal onboarding included
- Free data migration assistance
- Simpler interface, less overwhelming
- Family/dependent booking (not available on Timely)
- Client reviews included (Professional plan)
- Loyalty programme included (Professional plan)
- Attendance tracking with time clock and PIN
- AI Assistant for business insights (Beta)
- No contract lock-in
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and cancellation policy overrides
- 20+ reports with charts and comparison mode
- SMS reminders included (50-500/month)
- Digital tipping included (not available on Timely)
- Prepaid packages for selling session bundles upfront
- Digital forms with electronic signatures (intake, consent)
Consider Timely if...
- You want native mobile apps
- You need commission tracking for staff
- You need TimelyPay terminal hardware for in-person payments
- You want gift cards built-in
- You prefer an established, mature platform
- NZ-based support is acceptable (similar 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
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
Timely
Additional costs to consider
- • SMS credits (pricing varies)
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 | Timely | Savings with Bella |
|---|---|---|---|
1 person | A$25/mo(Solo) | A$46/mo A$46.2 (solo) | Save A$21/mo |
3 people | A$47/mo(Starter) | A$139/mo 3 × A$46.2 = A$138.60 | Save A$92/mo |
6 people | A$79/mo(Professional) | A$277/mo 6 × A$46.2 = A$277.20 | Save A$198/mo |
12 people | A$79/mo(Professional) | A$554/mo 12 × A$46.2 = A$554.40 | Save A$475/mo |
Annual savings with Bella Booking
For a team of 6-12 bookable members
Up to A$5705
per year
Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter A$47/mo, Professional A$79/mo)
Timely: Official pricing page • Last verified: January 2026
Pricing may change. Please verify current prices on official websites before making decisions.
What Timely does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Timely excels at:
- 1Well-established platform in ANZ market
- 2ANZ presence with local phone support
- 3Native mobile apps for iOS and Android
- 4TimelyPay with surcharging option (pass fees to clients)
- 5Commission tracking built-in
- 6Gift cards included
- 7Marketing tools included
- 8Part of EverCommerce family (stability)
Timely 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:
- 1Native mobile apps (iOS and Android)
- 2TimelyPay with in-person terminal hardware
- 3Commission tracking for staff
- 4Gift cards built-in
- 5Marketing tools included
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Switching from Timely?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
How to switch from Timely
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 list
Go to Reports > select "Customer List" or "Client Overview" > adjust parameters (date range, staff, location) > click View report > click CSV (or Excel/Word/PDF).
- 2
Export appointment and sales data
In the Reports section, select the relevant report type (e.g., Appointments, Sales) > set date range > View report > export in your preferred format (CSV, Excel, Word, or PDF).
- 3
Request a full data export (optional)
For a complete account data export including services, submit a help form via the Timely help centre. You will receive an email with a secure download link within 48 hours.
- 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.
- 5
Update your booking links
Replace your Timely 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
Timely offers a full data export on request via their help centre — this is separate from the self-service report exports. The verification code for the download link is valid for 15 minutes.
Official export documentation: Timely 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.gettimely.com. Last verified: January 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about Timely 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 Timely before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.