AdvancedMD Dermatology vs PatientNow

AdvancedMD Dermatology8.8Visit PatientNow8.5Visit

Higher score AdvancedMD Dermatology #1 in Dermatology Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit AdvancedMD

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PatientNow #2 in Dermatology Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PatientNow

• AdvancedMD Dermatology fits best

  Multi-location dermatology practices

• PatientNow fits best

  Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools

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Side by side

Feature	AdvancedMD Dermatology 8.8/10 Visit ↗	PatientNow 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Dermatology Software	#2 in Dermatology Software
Best for	Multi-location dermatology practices	Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$429/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, 2FA	HIPAA, SOC 2
Integrations	50+ integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AdvancedMD Dermatology 4/4 · PatientNow 1/4
Dermatology templates	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Patient portal	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Telehealth	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Clinical image tools	None	Not checked yet
Deployment	Cloud	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Dermatology templates cover acne, psoriasis, skin cancer and cosmetic treatments. Combines EHR, scheduling, billing, claims, ePrescribing and patient engagement. Telemedicine, mobile clinical tools and patient workflows span multiple locations.	Online booking, reminders, waitlists, and self-service rescheduling Records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth Integrations span labs, payments, aesthetics, and accounting
Cons	Starts at $429 per provider per month, billed monthly. Image management is not included in the listed category specifications. Medical-specialty pricing is not a dermatology-specific tier.	Pricing requires a sales contact and quote Full application is described as Windows-only Dermatology-specific workflows are less explicit than aesthetic workflows
Our verdict	AdvancedMD Dermatology brings practice management, EHR, billing and patient engagement into a cloud-based suite for independent dermatology clinics and group practices. Its templates address acne, psoriasis, skin cancer and cosmetic… Read the review →	PatientNow brings practice management and electronic medical records together for aesthetic, wellness, and medical practices, including dermatology clinics. Its patient-facing tools support online booking, self-service rescheduling,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AdvancedMD Dermatology — where it wins

  • Dermatology templates cover acne, psoriasis, skin cancer and cosmetic treatments.
  • Combines EHR, scheduling, billing, claims, ePrescribing and patient engagement.
  • Telemedicine, mobile clinical tools and patient workflows span multiple locations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $429 per provider per month, billed monthly.
  • Image management is not included in the listed category specifications.
  • Medical-specialty pricing is not a dermatology-specific tier.

• PatientNow — where it wins

  • Online booking, reminders, waitlists, and self-service rescheduling
  • Records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
  • Integrations span labs, payments, aesthetics, and accounting

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales contact and quote
  • Full application is described as Windows-only
  • Dermatology-specific workflows are less explicit than aesthetic workflows

• AdvancedMD Dermatology8.8/10 · Paid

  A dermatology-focused EHR and practice suite starting at $429 per provider monthly.

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• PatientNow8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  PatientNow combines clinical records, scheduling, intake, payments, and patient engagement tools.

  Visit PatientNowFull verdict →