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Head-to-head · Salon Reputation Management Software

Bella vs ReviewBoost

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Bella #1 in Salon Reputation Management Software 9.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Bella
ReviewBoost #7 in Salon Reputation Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit ReviewBoost

Bella leads on 0 checks, ReviewBoost on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBella · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly ReviewBoost
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresBella · 2 of 3

Bella scores higher on our rubric for salon reputation management software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

ReviewBoost offers free plan; Bella doesn't.

Bella is the better fit for salons needing reputation plus recovery workflows. ReviewBoost is the better fit for small salons wanting free SMS-based review campaigns.

  • Bella fits best

    Salons needing reputation plus recovery workflows

  • ReviewBoost fits best

    Small salons wanting free SMS-based review campaigns

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Side by side

Feature Bella 9.4/10 Visit ↗ ReviewBoost 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Salon Reputation Management Software #7 in Salon Reputation Management Software
Best for Salons needing reputation plus recovery workflows Small salons wanting free SMS-based review campaigns
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $390/yr $29/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat Email
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business
Features Bella 2/3 · ReviewBoost 1/3
Review requests ✓ ✓
Response workflows ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Sentiment analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Review sources Google Google, Yelp
Location limit 1 locations Not checked yet
Team seat limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Routes low ratings to internal recovery and high ratings to Google.
  • Adds stylist campaigns, customer reactivation, and manager escalation.
  • Supports SMS booking, missed-call voice booking, and multi-location reporting.
  • Free plan includes 10 SMS requests and a Google review link.
  • Private negative-feedback capture helps separate issues from public reviews.
  • Business adds unlimited SMS requests, custom branding, and all review platforms.
Cons
  • The Reviews Only plan supports one location.
  • The platform is web-based and cloud-deployed.
  • Support is not available 24/7.
  • The Free plan is limited to 10 SMS review requests per month.
  • The Pro annual presentation pairs $468/year with $39/month pricing.
  • Its documented platform surface centers on web and API access.
Our verdict

Bella is a cloud-based salon operating app for salons and multi-location operators. It works around existing salon systems rather than replacing a POS, combining post-visit SMS surveys, review routing, customer recovery, booking workflows,…

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ReviewBoost is a review management platform for local businesses such as hair salons and spas. It automates SMS review requests after a service, routes satisfied customers toward review platforms, and captures negative feedback privately.…

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  1. BellaSalon Reputation Management Software 9.414-day trial
  2. ReviewBoostSalon Reputation Management Software 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bella — where it wins

    • Routes low ratings to internal recovery and high ratings to Google.
    • Adds stylist campaigns, customer reactivation, and manager escalation.
    • Supports SMS booking, missed-call voice booking, and multi-location reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Reviews Only plan supports one location.
    • The platform is web-based and cloud-deployed.
    • Support is not available 24/7.

  • ReviewBoost — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 10 SMS requests and a Google review link.
    • Private negative-feedback capture helps separate issues from public reviews.
    • Business adds unlimited SMS requests, custom branding, and all review platforms.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 10 SMS review requests per month.
    • The Pro annual presentation pairs $468/year with $39/month pricing.
    • Its documented platform surface centers on web and API access.
  • Bella9.4/10 · 14-day trial

    A salon-focused operating layer for review recovery, booking, and multi-location reporting.

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  • ReviewBoost8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A focused SMS review-request tool with a useful free tier and narrow ecosystem.

    Visit ReviewBoostFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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