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Head-to-head · Medical Spa Software

Pabau vs Symplast

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Pabau #1 in Medical Spa Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pabau
Symplast #5 in Medical Spa Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Symplast

Pabau leads on 0 checks, Symplast on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 featuresSymplast · 2 of 4

Pabau scores higher on our rubric for medical spa software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Pabau is the better fit for clinics wanting a broad aesthetic practice. Symplast is the better fit for aesthetic clinics seeking mobile charting and AI.

  • Pabau fits best

    Clinics wanting a broad aesthetic practice

  • Symplast fits best

    Aesthetic clinics seeking mobile charting and AI

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Side by side

Feature Pabau 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Symplast 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #1 in Medical Spa Software #5 in Medical Spa Software
Best for Clinics wanting a broad aesthetic practice Aesthetic clinics seeking mobile charting and AI
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Phone
Compliance HIPAA SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Pabau 0/4 · Symplast 2/4
Online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient charting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Treatment plans Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Combines charts, treatment plans, consent forms, and intake workflows
  • AI scribe, encounter notes, and ambient listening support documentation
  • Web, desktop, iOS, and Android access with billing and inventory tools
Cons
  • No free plan is offered
  • Pricing varies by location and number of users
  • Support channels listed include documentation only
  • Plan prices require a sales conversation
  • A one-year standard agreement and one-time setup fee affect commitment
  • The published feature set may be broader than clinics needing only scheduling
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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Symplast brings EHR and practice-management workflows together for plastic surgeons, medical spas, and other aesthetic practices. Its coverage spans patient charts, digital intake and consent, scheduling, treatment plans, billing,…

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  1. PabauMedical Spa Software 8.9Paid
  2. SymplastMedical Spa Software 8.7Pricing 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

  • Symplast — where it wins

    • Combines charts, treatment plans, consent forms, and intake workflows
    • AI scribe, encounter notes, and ambient listening support documentation
    • Web, desktop, iOS, and Android access with billing and inventory tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan prices require a sales conversation
    • A one-year standard agreement and one-time setup fee affect commitment
    • The published feature set may be broader than clinics needing only scheduling
  • Pabau8.9/10 · Paid

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

    Visit PabauFull verdict →
  • Symplast8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Clinical charting, patient workflows, billing, and AI documentation across devices.

    Visit SymplastFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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