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Head-to-head · Medical Spa Software

Pabau vs Podium Aesthetics

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Pabau #1 in Medical Spa Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pabau
Podium Aesthetics #4 in Medical Spa Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Podium

Pabau leads on 0 checks, Podium Aesthetics on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePabau · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresPodium Aesthetics · 1 of 4

Pabau scores higher on our rubric for medical spa software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Pabau is the better fit for clinics wanting a broad aesthetic practice. Podium Aesthetics is the better fit for aesthetic clinics focused on lead conversion and growth.

  • Pabau fits best

    Clinics wanting a broad aesthetic practice

  • Podium Aesthetics fits best

    Aesthetic clinics focused on lead conversion and growth

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Side by side

Feature Pabau 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Podium Aesthetics 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #1 in Medical Spa Software #4 in Medical Spa Software
Best for Clinics wanting a broad aesthetic practice Aesthetic clinics focused on lead conversion and growth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS Web
Compliance HIPAA HIPAA
Integrations 5 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Pabau 0/4 · Podium Aesthetics 1/4
Online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient charting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Treatment plans Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, calendars, patient records and clinical notes
  • Includes forms, reminders, payments, telehealth and waitlists
  • Enterprise supports multiple locations; integrates with HubSpot and Xero
  • Avery AI handles lead responses, booking, reminders, and follow-ups
  • Combines EMR, scheduling, forms, charting, payments, and inventory
  • Supports memberships, packages, loyalty, campaigns, and analytics
Cons
  • No free plan is offered
  • Pricing varies by location and number of users
  • Support channels listed include documentation only
  • Contact-sales pricing varies by locations and selected features
  • Web-only deployment limits access to browser-based workflows
  • EMR capabilities are a separate add-on for existing customers
Our verdict

Pabau brings appointment scheduling, patient records and clinical workflows together for clinics, medical practices and medical spas. Staff can manage calendars, rooms, repeat appointments and waitlists, while patients can book online and…

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Podium Aesthetics is a cloud, web-based operating system for med spas and aesthetic practices. It brings together electronic medical records, scheduling, online booking, digital intake and consent forms, charting, client profiles,…

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  1. PabauMedical Spa Software 8.9Paid
  2. Podium AestheticsMedical Spa Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pabau — where it wins

    • Combines booking, calendars, patient records and clinical notes
    • Includes forms, reminders, payments, telehealth and waitlists
    • Enterprise supports multiple locations; integrates with HubSpot and Xero

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Pricing varies by location and number of users
    • Support channels listed include documentation only

  • Podium Aesthetics — where it wins

    • Avery AI handles lead responses, booking, reminders, and follow-ups
    • Combines EMR, scheduling, forms, charting, payments, and inventory
    • Supports memberships, packages, loyalty, campaigns, and analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing varies by locations and selected features
    • Web-only deployment limits access to browser-based workflows
    • EMR capabilities are a separate add-on for existing customers
  • Pabau8.9/10 · Paid

    A broad clinic platform for aesthetic practices that need connected patient and staff workflows.

    Visit PabauFull verdict →
  • Podium Aesthetics8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A web-based med spa system combining AI lead conversion, clinical workflows, and growth tools.

    Visit PodiumFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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