Salon booking software for Australia,
AI receptionist built in.
Online bookings, reminders, Stripe payments, Xero, payroll and an AI receptionist that answers the phone and books, for salons, barbers, groomers, clinics and trades from Perth to the Gold Coast. One flat price. No marketplace taking 20% of your new clients.
Pricing for Australian businesses
One flat price, shown in both currencies
We bill in New Zealand dollars and show the approximate Australian figure beside every price. No per-location tier, no per-booking fee, no commission. Prices exclude GST.
Everything included in the planMahi Time plan
NZ$109
approx A$100 / month
First two team members or resources. Unlimited bookings, locations and clients.
Extra team member
NZ$21
approx A$19 / month
Per additional person, chair, room or bay, per month.
AI phone receptionist
NZ$129
approx A$119 / month
Up to two locations, unlimited staff and calls. Webchat NZ$49 (about A$45) on top.
Made to fit
The Australian details, handled
Stripe payments
Connect Stripe in minutes for online payments, deposits, pay links, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Funds settle to your Australian bank; Mahi Time adds no fee. Keep your existing EFTPOS terminal and record the sale, or ask us about Windcave terminal support in your state.
GST on everything
Prices entered inclusive or exclusive, GST on receipts and invoices, and a GST report that matches your BAS.
State and territory holidays
NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT, including part-day holidays and regional show days. Set per location.
AI receptionist on an Australian number
Forward your business line to the receptionist. It answers in your name, books into your live calendar and texts the confirmation from an Australian number clients can reply to.
Xero and payroll included
Sales, payments and GST post to Xero. Staff hours and timesheets are built in for your payroll provider.
Support in Australian hours
Humans, Australian Eastern through Western Standard time. No premium support tier.
Who uses it
Barber booking app, dog groomer software, salon system
Same product, tuned per trade. Each page below covers the specifics for Australian and NZ businesses in that line of work.
Compared
Fresha, Timely, Square, Phorest, Shortcuts and Mindbody alternative
Facts from each vendor's Australian pricing and help pages, checked 31 October 2026. Click a name for the full comparison and the migration path.
| Feature | Mahi Time | Timely | Fresha | Kitomba | Square Appointments | Phorest | Shortcuts | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published. NZ$109 (approx A$100) flat | Per staff member, 3 tiers | Per team member plus add-ons | Quote only | Free, A$40 or A$90 per location (AU only) | Quote only | Quote led | A$89 to A$369 per location |
| Commission on bookings | None, ever | None | 20% of first visit, min NZ$7, marketplace clients | None | None | None | None | 20% of first purchase, marketplace clients |
| AI phone receptionist that books | Built in, NZ$129 (approx A$119) | No | Add-on, NZ$249.95 per location | No | No | Front Desk AI add-on | No | Add-on on Core, included on Growth |
| AI webchat that books | Built in, NZ$49 (approx A$45) | No | Add-on, NZ$74.95 per location | No | No | Front Desk AI add-on | No | Add-on on Core, included on Growth |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, platform MCP server | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Public REST API | Yes, public REST + webhooks | Partner programme only | Data Connector add-on, NZ$435 per location | Partner integrations only | Square developer API | Partner API | Not public | Partner API |
| Built and supported in NZ and AU | Built in NZ, NZ and AU hours | Founded in NZ, owned by EverCommerce (US) | London based, global | Wellington, NZ and AU support | US based, AU only, not in NZ | Dublin, AU office | Australian heritage | US based |
| Xero | Included | Yes | Add-on, NZ$19.95 per location | Pro package and up | Via third-party connector | Add-on | Integration available | Via partner |
| Payroll and timesheets | Included | No | No | Staff time management on Pro | Separate Square Payroll (not AU) | No | Rosters, no payroll | Payroll reports only |
| EFTPOS and payments | Windcave EFTPOS (NZ), Stripe (NZ + AU) | TimelyPay (Stripe) | Fresha card processing only | Kitomba Pay | Square readers only | PhorestPay | Integrated EFTPOS | Mindbody payments |
Across Australia
Your city
FAQ
Questions from Australian owners
Is Mahi Time available in Australia?
Yes. Australian salons, barbers, clinics, groomers and trades sign up directly at mahitime.com/signup, take payments through Stripe, and get support in Australian business hours. There is no separate Australian product; it is the same platform with your state's public holidays, GST and time zone.
What does Mahi Time cost in Australian dollars?
Billing is in New Zealand dollars. The plan is NZ$109 a month, roughly A$100, for two team members, then NZ$21 (about A$19) per extra. The AI phone receptionist is NZ$129 (about A$119). Your card statement shows the converted amount; the AUD figures here are a guide, not a quote.
How do Australian businesses take payments?
Stripe, connected in a few minutes, with Apple Pay, Google Pay, pay links, deposits and card on file. Money goes straight from your client to your bank; Mahi Time never holds it and adds no fee. If you already have an EFTPOS terminal from your bank or Square, keep using it and record the sale in Mahi Time.
Does it handle Australian GST and public holidays?
Yes. GST is shown on receipts, invoices and reports, and each location follows its state or territory public holidays, including part-day holidays in South Australia and regional show days in Queensland.
Can I move from Fresha, Timely, Square Appointments, Phorest, Shortcuts or Mindbody?
Yes. There are step-by-step guides for Fresha, Timely and Square Appointments, and the generic CSV importer handles Phorest, Shortcuts and Mindbody exports. Send us the files and we import them for you, free.
Is support in Australian hours?
Yes. NZ and Australian business hours, by people. Perth and the west are covered too.
Bookings without the booking fees, in Australia
21 days free, no card. NZ$109 (approx A$100) a month after that.