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Head-to-head · Spa Management Software

Phorest vs AestheticsPro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Phorest #2 in Spa Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Phorest
AestheticsPro #8 in Spa Management Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit AestheticsPro

Phorest leads on 0 checks, AestheticsPro on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePhorest · 8.8/10

Phorest scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Phorest is the better fit for mature salons needing enterprise breadth. AestheticsPro is the better fit for aesthetic practices needing clinical records.

  • Phorest fits best

    Mature salons needing enterprise breadth

  • AestheticsPro fits best

    Aesthetic practices needing clinical records

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Side by side

Feature Phorest 8.8/10 Visit ↗ AestheticsPro 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #2 in Spa Management Software #8 in Spa Management Software
Best for Mature salons needing enterprise breadth Aesthetic practices needing clinical records
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $160/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 10 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Phorest 0/7 · AestheticsPro 0/7
Online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Therapist scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Treatment room scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Membership billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Package management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retail POS Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gift cards Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, POS, inventory, staffing, marketing, loyalty, and reporting
  • Supports deposits, group bookings, waitlists, reminders, and payment collection
  • Offers Shopify, Reserve with Google, accounting, social, and messaging integrations
  • Clinical records, customizable forms, and treatment plans with photo comparisons
  • Scheduling, online booking, telemedicine, e-prescribing, and client portals
  • Inventory, POS, reporting, AI documentation, and broad integrations
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by subscription amount
  • No free trial is offered
  • Advanced features are reserved for higher plans
  • Starts at $160 per month with no free plan
  • Some features require an additional fee
  • Memberships and packages are not verified
Our verdict

Phorest is business management software for salons, spas, barbers, and aesthetic clinics. It brings together appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, staff management, point of sale, payments, inventory, marketing, loyalty,…

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AestheticsPro is cloud-based medical spa software for aesthetic practices and medspas that need clinical and operational tools in one system. It combines client profiles, electronic medical records, customizable forms, treatment plans,…

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  1. PhorestSpa Management Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. AestheticsProSpa Management Software 8.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Combines booking, POS, inventory, staffing, marketing, loyalty, and reporting
    • Supports deposits, group bookings, waitlists, reminders, and payment collection
    • Offers Shopify, Reserve with Google, accounting, social, and messaging integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by subscription amount
    • No free trial is offered
    • Advanced features are reserved for higher plans

  • AestheticsPro — where it wins

    • Clinical records, customizable forms, and treatment plans with photo comparisons
    • Scheduling, online booking, telemedicine, e-prescribing, and client portals
    • Inventory, POS, reporting, AI documentation, and broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $160 per month with no free plan
    • Some features require an additional fee
    • Memberships and packages are not verified
  • Phorest8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad salon and spa platform for established teams that need scheduling, operations, and growth tools.

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  • AestheticsPro8.2/10 · Paid

    A specialized choice for aesthetic practices needing clinical records and treatment workflows.

    Visit AestheticsProFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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