Head-to-head · Salon Reputation Management Software
Bella vs Reviewgrower
Bella leads on 0 checks, Reviewgrower on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 Reviewgrower
- Free trialonly Bella
- Most featuresBella · 2 of 3
Bella scores higher on our rubric for salon reputation management software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Reviewgrower offers free plan; Bella doesn't.
Bella is the better fit for salons needing reputation plus recovery workflows. Reviewgrower is the better fit for budget-conscious salons starting with one location.
- Bella fits best
Salons needing reputation plus recovery workflows
- Reviewgrower fits best
Budget-conscious salons starting with one location
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Side by side
| Feature | Bella 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Reviewgrower 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Salon Reputation Management Software | #5 in Salon Reputation Management Software |
| Best for | Salons needing reputation plus recovery workflows | Budget-conscious salons starting with one location |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $390/yr | $370/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 85+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Bella 2/3 · Reviewgrower 1/3 | ||
| Review requests | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Response workflows | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Sentiment analysis | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Review sources | Not checked yet | |
| Location limit | 1 locations | 1 locations |
| Team seat limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
Reviewgrower is an online reputation management platform for salons that want to collect, monitor, and respond to customer reviews. It supports automated email and SMS review request campaigns, review monitoring across multiple platforms,… Read the review → |
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.
Reviewgrower — where it wins
- Free plan includes review widgets and monitoring for 3 review profiles
- Automates email and SMS review requests with response management tools
- Paid plans add integrations, SMS inboxes, and multi-location support
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 1 location and 1 user
- Advanced request volumes and integrations require paid plans
- Agency features are designed for broader operational needs
- Bella9.4/10 · 14-day trial
A salon-focused operating layer for review recovery, booking, and multi-location reporting.
Visit BellaFull verdict → - Reviewgrower8.9/10 · Free plan
A capable reputation platform with a useful free plan for single-location salons.
Visit ReviewgrowerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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