Head-to-head · Med Spa Software
Pabau vs Aesthetic Record
Pabau leads on 0 checks, Aesthetic Record on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePabau · 9.4/10
- Free trialonly Aesthetic Record
Pabau scores higher on our rubric for med spa software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Pabau is the better fit for growing clinics needing broad operations coverage. Aesthetic Record is the better fit for aesthetic clinics focused on patient experience.
- Pabau fits best
Growing clinics needing broad operations coverage
- Aesthetic Record fits best
Aesthetic clinics focused on patient experience
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Side by side
| Feature | Pabau 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Aesthetic Record 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Med Spa Software | #2 in Med Spa Software |
| Best for | Growing clinics needing broad operations coverage | Aesthetic clinics focused on patient experience |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS |
| Support | Docs | Live chat, Docs, Community |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Pabau 0/6 · Aesthetic Record 0/6 | ||
| Client records | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Treatment plans | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Digital forms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Inventory tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Payment processing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| HIPAA support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Pabau is practice management software for healthcare providers, clinics, medical spas, and related practices. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, patient records, digital intake and consent forms, reminders, telehealth,… Read the review → |
Aesthetic Record is a cloud-based EMR and practice management platform for medical spas, dermatology practices, plastic surgery clinics, wellness clinics, and multi-location aesthetic businesses. Its scope covers online booking, provider… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pabau — where it wins
- Combines scheduling, records, forms, payments, telehealth, and waitlists
- Supports multi-location teams, recurring appointments, and patient self-service
- Connects with calendars, accounting, payments, prescriptions, and CRM tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Pricing varies by user count and location
- Solo is limited to one user
Aesthetic Record — where it wins
- Combines booking, charting, forms, payments, telehealth, and reminders
- Supports inventory, photography, memberships, loyalty, and patient portals
- Offers multi-location dashboards and account cloning on Enterprise
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Advanced dashboards, texting, CRM integrations, and time tracking require Accelerator
- Access is provided through web and iOS platforms
- Pabau9.4/10 · Paid
A broad clinic operations suite with transparent monthly plans and extensive integrations.
Visit PabauFull verdict → - Aesthetic Record9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A broad med spa platform for clinics that want clinical, operational, and patient tools together.
Try Aesthetic RecordFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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