Head-to-head · Esthetician Software
Astellio vs SpaSphere
Astellio leads on 5 checks, SpaSphere on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAstellio · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceAstellio · $69/mo
- Most featuresAstellio · 5 of 5
Astellio scores higher on our rubric for esthetician software: 8.8 against 4.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Astellio is cheaper to start at $69/mo against $139/mo. Astellio offers digital intake forms; SpaSphere doesn't publish it. Astellio offers treatment notes; SpaSphere doesn't publish it. Astellio offers retail inventory; SpaSphere doesn't publish it. Astellio offers payment processing; SpaSphere doesn't publish it.
Astellio is the better fit for esthetician practices needing clinical documentation. SpaSphere is the better fit for skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform.
- Astellio fits best
Esthetician practices needing clinical documentation
- SpaSphere fits best
Skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform
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Side by side
| Feature | Astellio 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | SpaSphere 4.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 4.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Esthetician Software | #4 in Esthetician Software |
| Best for | Esthetician practices needing clinical documentation | Skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $69/mo (best) | $139/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | 2FA | PCI DSS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Astellio 5/5 · SpaSphere 1/5 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital intake forms | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Treatment notes | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Retail inventory | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Payment processing | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Staff accounts | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Astellio is a web-based practice management platform for estheticians, spas, salons, massage therapists, med spas, and other wellness businesses. Its core audience is practices that need more than appointment scheduling: the platform… Read the review → |
SpaSphere is an esthetician-focused business platform for solo practitioners, boutique skincare studios, and small spa teams. It brings a branded website, custom-domain hosting, online booking, deposits, client records, intake and consent… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Astellio — where it wins
- SOAP notes, anatomy mapping, signatures, and private notes
- Online booking, digital intake forms, portals, and messaging
- Checkout, inventory, payments, gift cards, and reporting in one plan
Where it doesn't
- No free plan after the 30-day trial
- Monthly pricing is charged per active location
- Web-based access may not suit teams seeking a native mobile app
SpaSphere — where it wins
- Skin SOAP notes, assessments, photos, consent forms, and treatment plans
- Booking, deposits, payments, POS, inventory, and online store in one plan
- Supports team roles, scheduling, and multiple locations
Where it doesn't
- The paid plan starts at $139 per month with no free plan
- Mobile apps for iPhone and Android are currently in beta
- Two-way messaging is listed as coming soon
- Astellio8.8/10 · From $69/mo · 30-day trial
A clinically oriented web platform that connects esthetician records, booking, payments, and operations.
Visit AstellioFull verdict → - SpaSphere4.8/10 · From $139/mo
An all-in-one platform for skin clinics that need clinical records and business operations together.
Visit SpaSphereFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026