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Head-to-head · Esthetician Software

Astellio vs SpaSphere

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Astellio #1 in Esthetician Software 9.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Astellio
SpaSphere #4 in Esthetician Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SpaSphere

Astellio leads on 1 check, SpaSphere on 0, and 6 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 · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceAstellio · $69/site/mo
  • Free trialonly Astellio
  • Most featuresAstellio · 5 of 5

Astellio scores higher on our rubric for esthetician software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Astellio is cheaper to start at $69/mo against $139/mo.

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 9.4/10 Visit ↗ SpaSphere 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
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/site/mo (best) $139/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
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 checked yet
Treatment notes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Retail inventory ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payment processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. AstellioEsthetician Software 9.430-day trial
  2. SpaSphereEsthetician Software 9.0Paid

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
  • Astellio9.4/10 · 30-day trial

    A clinically oriented web platform that connects esthetician records, booking, payments, and operations.

    Visit AstellioFull verdict →
  • SpaSphere9.0/10 · Paid

    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 Oct 2026

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