Simple pricing, no add-on confusion.
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...
- Simple, transparent pricing (no confusing add-ons)
- Sydney-based company with global support
- Easy personal onboarding
- Easier to learn and use
- Family/dependent booking (not available on Vagaro)
- AI Assistant for business insights (Beta)
- Less overwhelming for small teams
- More affordable for basic needs
- SMS reminders included (50-500/month)
- Client reviews included (Professional plan)
- Client confirmation system with one-click links
- Service-level deposit and cancellation policy overrides
- 20+ reports with charts and comparison mode
Consider Vagaro if...
- You need an extremely feature-rich platform
- You want commission and payroll tracking
- Accounting software integration (Xero/QuickBooks) is essential
- You need class/group booking for fitness
- You want a free marketplace listing without commission
- You don't mind paying for add-ons as needed
- You need a website builder
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
Additional 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
Vagaro
Additional costs to consider
- • Forms: A$15/month
- • Text marketing: A$30/month
- • Vagaro Drive: A$15/month
- • Text Marketing: A$15/month
- • Live Stream: A$15/month
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 | Vagaro | Savings with Bella |
|---|---|---|---|
1 person | A$25/mo(Solo) | A$45/mo A$45/month (1 calendar) | Save A$20/mo |
3 people | A$47/mo(Starter) | A$75/mo A$75/month (3 calendars) | Save A$28/mo |
6 people | A$79/mo(Professional) | A$120/mo A$120/month (6 calendars) | Save A$41/mo |
12 people | A$79/mo(Professional) | A$210/mo A$210/month (12 calendars) | Save A$131/mo |
Annual savings with Bella Booking
For a team of 6-12 bookable members
Up to A$1572
per year
Bella Booking: Official pricing (Starter A$47/mo, Professional A$79/mo)
Vagaro: Official pricing page • Last verified: January 2026
Pricing may change. Please verify current prices on official websites before making decisions.
What Vagaro does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Vagaro excels at:
- 1Feature-rich platform
- 2Native mobile apps (iOS and Android)
- 3Free marketplace listing with no commission
- 4Commission and payroll tracking
- 5Accounting integrations (Xero, QuickBooks)
- 6Loyalty programs built-in
- 7Email marketing included
- 8Free data migration
- 924/7 support
- 10Website builder available
Vagaro 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:
- 1More features overall
- 2Native mobile apps
- 3Free marketplace with no commission
- 4Commission and payroll tracking
- 5Xero/QuickBooks integrations
Still not sure? - we'll give you an honest assessment of whether Bella Booking is right for your business.
Switching from Vagaro?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
How to switch from Vagaro
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 customer list
Go to Reports > Customers > Customers > (optionally apply filters) > click the Action menu > choose "Export as Excel". Only the business owner can perform this export.
- 2
Export financial and appointment reports
Go to Reports > select the relevant report (e.g., Transaction List, Sales Summary, Appointments Summary) > set date range > export as Excel or PDF.
- 3
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.
- 4
Update your booking links
Replace your Vagaro 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
Only the business owner can export the customer list — staff members do not have export permissions. Excel format is recommended over PDF when you need to import data elsewhere.
Official export documentation: Vagaro 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.vagaro.com. Last verified: January 2026.
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Important Notice
The information about Vagaro 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 Vagaro before making any business decisions. This comparison reflects our understanding and may not capture all nuances of their offerings.