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Head-to-head · Dermatology Software

PatientNow vs PracticeEHR Dermatology

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
PatientNow #2 in Dermatology Software 4.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PatientNow
Higher score PracticeEHR Dermatology #4 in Dermatology Software 7.8/10 From $229/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit PracticeEHR

PatientNow leads on 0 checks, PracticeEHR Dermatology on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePracticeEHR Dermatology · 7.8/10
  • Most featuresPracticeEHR Dermatology · 4 of 4

PracticeEHR Dermatology scores higher on our rubric for dermatology software: 7.8 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #2.

PracticeEHR Dermatology offers dermatology templates; PatientNow doesn't publish it. PracticeEHR Dermatology offers patient portal; PatientNow doesn't publish it. PracticeEHR Dermatology offers mobile apps; PatientNow doesn't publish it.

PatientNow is the better fit for aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools. PracticeEHR Dermatology is the better fit for budget-conscious dermatology practices.

  • PatientNow fits best

    Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools

  • PracticeEHR Dermatology fits best

    Budget-conscious dermatology practices

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Side by side

Feature PatientNow 4.0/10 Visit ↗ PracticeEHR Dermatology 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.0 7.8
Ranking #2 in Dermatology Software #4 in Dermatology Software
Best for Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools Budget-conscious dermatology practices
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA, SOC 2 HIPAA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PatientNow 1/4 · PracticeEHR Dermatology 4/4
Dermatology templates Not published ✓ (best)
Patient portal Not published ✓ (best)
Telehealth ✓ ✓
Mobile apps Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Clinical image tools Not published Compare
Deployment Not published Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Online booking, reminders, waitlists, and self-service rescheduling
  • Records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
  • Integrations span labs, payments, aesthetics, and accounting
  • Customizable templates cover skin exams, Mohs surgery, and procedures.
  • High-resolution skin images can be stored and compared in patient records.
  • Portal, telehealth, e-prescribing, and labs support connected workflows.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales contact and quote
  • Full application is described as Windows-only
  • Dermatology-specific workflows are less explicit than aesthetic workflows
  • There is no free plan; the disclosed starting plan costs $229 per provider monthly.
  • EHR Pro adds AI tools at $379 per provider monthly.
  • Elite and RCM options require sales contact for pricing.
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,…

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PracticeEHR Dermatology is a cloud-based EHR for clinics providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care. Its specialty workflows include customizable templates for skin exams, Mohs surgery, and procedures, as well as…

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  1. PatientNowDermatology Software 4.0Pricing on request
  2. PracticeEHR DermatologyDermatology Software 7.8From $229/mo

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

  • PracticeEHR Dermatology — where it wins

    • Customizable templates cover skin exams, Mohs surgery, and procedures.
    • High-resolution skin images can be stored and compared in patient records.
    • Portal, telehealth, e-prescribing, and labs support connected workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the disclosed starting plan costs $229 per provider monthly.
    • EHR Pro adds AI tools at $379 per provider monthly.
    • Elite and RCM options require sales contact for pricing.
  • PatientNow4.0/10 · Pricing on request

    PatientNow combines clinical records, scheduling, intake, payments, and patient engagement tools.

    Visit PatientNowFull verdict →
  • PracticeEHR Dermatology7.8/10 · From $229/mo

    Dermatology-focused charting and image comparison start at $229 per provider monthly.

    Visit PracticeEHRFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026