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Head-to-head · Patient Management

PatientNow vs WriteUpp

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score PatientNow #3 in Patient Management 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit PatientNow
WriteUpp #8 in Patient Management 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit WriteUpp

PatientNow leads on 0 checks, WriteUpp 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 scorePatientNow · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly WriteUpp

PatientNow scores higher on our rubric for patient management: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

PatientNow is the better fit for aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs. WriteUpp is the better fit for small practices seeking low-cost all-in-one care management.

  • PatientNow fits best

    Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs

  • WriteUpp fits best

    Small practices seeking low-cost all-in-one care management

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Side by side

Feature PatientNow 8.7/10 Visit ↗ WriteUpp 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.2
Ranking #3 in Patient Management #8 in Patient Management
Best for Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs Small practices seeking low-cost all-in-one care management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $24.95/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, SOC 2 GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations 15 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PatientNow 1/6 · WriteUpp 1/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
EHR integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
  • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
  • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services
  • Combines scheduling, records, forms, billing, payments and telehealth
  • Mobile apps, client portal and automated SMS and email reminders
  • Integrates with Stripe, Square, Xero, Healthcode and Microsoft 365
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
  • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
  • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows
  • Flex requires add-ons for online booking, video and SMS credits
  • Calendar synchronization from WriteUpp to external calendars is one-way
  • Open API access is read-only, limiting write-back integrations
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 clinics. Its workflow spans online booking…

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WriteUpp is cloud-based practice management software for therapists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, electronic patient records, notes, assessments, forms, invoicing, online…

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  1. PatientNowPatient Management 8.7Pricing on request
  2. WriteUppPatient Management 8.230-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PatientNow — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
    • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
    • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
    • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
    • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows

  • WriteUpp — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, records, forms, billing, payments and telehealth
    • Mobile apps, client portal and automated SMS and email reminders
    • Integrates with Stripe, Square, Xero, Healthcode and Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Flex requires add-ons for online booking, video and SMS credits
    • Calendar synchronization from WriteUpp to external calendars is one-way
    • Open API access is read-only, limiting write-back integrations

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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