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Head-to-head · Medical Spa Software

PatientNow vs Symplast

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

PatientNow 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 scorePatientNow · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresSymplast · 2 of 4

PatientNow scores higher on our rubric for medical spa software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

PatientNow is the better fit for larger practices needing deep scheduling and clinical. Symplast is the better fit for aesthetic clinics seeking mobile charting and AI.

  • PatientNow fits best

    Larger practices needing deep scheduling and clinical

  • Symplast fits best

    Aesthetic clinics seeking mobile charting and AI

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Side by side

Feature PatientNow 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Symplast 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #2 in Medical Spa Software #5 in Medical Spa Software
Best for Larger practices needing deep scheduling and clinical 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, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Phone
Compliance HIPAA, SOC 2 SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PatientNow 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
  • Online booking, rescheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring visits
  • Clinical records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
  • Integrates with labs, payment services, and practice tools
  • 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
  • Pricing requires a quote and demo rather than showing public dollar amounts
  • The full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
  • Pro adds full EMR, labs, and insurance, so Essentials may not suit those needs
  • 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

PatientNow combines practice management and electronic medical records for aesthetic and wellness practices, including med spas, plastic surgery, dermatology, weight loss, IV therapy, and wellness. Its booking and scheduling tools cover…

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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. PatientNowMedical Spa Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. SymplastMedical Spa Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PatientNow — where it wins

    • Online booking, rescheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring visits
    • Clinical records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
    • Integrates with labs, payment services, and practice tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote and demo rather than showing public dollar amounts
    • The full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
    • Pro adds full EMR, labs, and insurance, so Essentials may not suit those needs

  • 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
  • PatientNow8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    PatientNow brings scheduling, payments, intake, and clinical records together for aesthetic practices.

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  • 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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