Head-to-head · Spa Management Software
Salonist vs AestheticsPro
Salonist leads on 2 checks, AestheticsPro on 0, and 0 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 scoreSalonist · 5.2/10
- Free planonly Salonist
- Most featuresSalonist · 1 of 7
Salonist scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 5.2 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Salonist offers free plan; AestheticsPro doesn't. Salonist offers online booking; AestheticsPro doesn't publish it.
Salonist is the better fit for spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking. AestheticsPro is the better fit for aesthetic practices needing clinical records.
- Salonist fits best
Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking
- AestheticsPro fits best
Aesthetic practices needing clinical records
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Side by side
| Feature | Salonist 5.2/10 Visit ↗ | AestheticsPro 4.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Ranking | #7 in Spa Management Software | #8 in Spa Management Software |
| Best for | Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking | Aesthetic practices needing clinical records |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $160/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Features Salonist 1/7 · AestheticsPro 0/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Therapist scheduling | Not published | Not published |
| Treatment room scheduling | Not published | Not published |
| Membership billing | Not published | Not published |
| Package management | Not published | Not published |
| Retail POS | Not published | Not published |
| Gift cards | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Salonist is cloud-based spa and salon management software for beauty and wellness businesses, from solo professionals to multi-location operators. It brings together online appointment booking, drag-and-drop scheduling, staff management,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Salonist — where it wins
- Bookings through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
- POS, memberships, inventory, client records, and reporting in one platform
- Integrations include Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, and QuickBooks
Where it doesn't
- The free listing plan is limited to 50 appointments per month
- Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
- Advanced notifications and inventory features require paid tiers
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
- Salonist5.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad omnichannel spa platform with strong integrations and a free marketplace listing.
Visit SalonistFull verdict → - AestheticsPro4.0/10 · From $160/mo
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 Sep 2026