Head-to-head · Dermatology Software
PatientNow vs Dermicus
PatientNow leads on 0 checks, Dermicus on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePatientNow · 8.5/10
- Most featuresDermicus · 3 of 4
PatientNow scores higher on our rubric for dermatology software: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
PatientNow is the better fit for aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools. Dermicus is the better fit for distributed teams needing teledermatology imaging.
- PatientNow fits best
Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools
- Dermicus fits best
Distributed teams needing teledermatology imaging
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Side by side
| Feature | PatientNow 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Dermicus 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dermatology Software | #3 in Dermatology Software |
| Best for | Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools | Distributed teams needing teledermatology imaging |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | HIPAA, SOC 2 | ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features PatientNow 1/4 · Dermicus 3/4 | ||
| Dermatology templates | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Patient portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Clinical image tools | Not checked yet | Capture |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | PatientNow brings practice management and electronic medical records together for aesthetic, wellness, and medical practices, including dermatology clinics. Its patient-facing tools support online booking, self-service rescheduling,… Read the review → |
Dermicus is a cloud and mobile telemedicine platform for primary and secondary care teams managing skin conditions, including suspected skin cancer. Clinicians can capture clinical images through mobile workflows, submit cases for remote… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PatientNow — where it wins
- Online booking, reminders, waitlists, and self-service rescheduling
- Records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
- Integrations span labs, payments, aesthetics, and accounting
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales contact and quote
- Full application is described as Windows-only
- Dermatology-specific workflows are less explicit than aesthetic workflows
Dermicus — where it wins
- Mobile capture with AI-enabled image quality checks
- Remote specialist diagnosis, reporting and task management
- EMR/EHR, patient-record and image-archive integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- Mobile app distribution depends on the provider
- Narrower focus than suites covering broad practice administration
- PatientNow8.5/10 · Pricing on request
PatientNow combines clinical records, scheduling, intake, payments, and patient engagement tools.
Visit PatientNowFull verdict → - Dermicus8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A focused teledermatology platform for image-led remote diagnosis and reporting.
Visit DermicusFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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