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Head-to-head · Esthetician Software

SpaSphere vs Phorest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score SpaSphere #4 in Esthetician Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SpaSphere
Phorest #6 in Esthetician Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Phorest

SpaSphere leads on 0 checks, Phorest 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 scoreSpaSphere · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresSpaSphere · 1 of 5

SpaSphere scores higher on our rubric for esthetician software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

SpaSphere is the better fit for skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform. Phorest is the better fit for mature multi-location beauty businesses.

  • SpaSphere fits best

    Skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform

  • Phorest fits best

    Mature multi-location beauty businesses

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Side by side

Feature SpaSphere 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Phorest 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in Esthetician Software #6 in Esthetician Software
Best for Skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform Mature multi-location beauty businesses
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $139/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 2 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SpaSphere 1/5 · Phorest 0/5
Online booking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Digital intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Treatment notes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retail inventory Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Skin SOAP notes, assessments, photos, consent forms, and treatment plans
  • Booking, deposits, payments, POS, inventory, and online store in one plan
  • Supports team roles, scheduling, and multiple locations
  • Combines booking, POS, payments, client records and staff management
  • Supports group bookings, deposits, reminders and branded mobile apps
  • Adds inventory, marketing, loyalty and multi-location reporting
Cons
  • The paid plan starts at $139 per month with no free plan
  • Mobile apps for iPhone and Android are currently in beta
  • Two-way messaging is listed as coming soon
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed by plan
  • There is no free plan
  • Some advanced features require higher-tier plans
Our verdict

SpaSphere is an esthetician-focused business platform for solo practitioners, boutique skincare studios, and small spa teams. It brings a branded website, custom-domain hosting, online booking, deposits, client records, intake and consent…

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Phorest is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, medspas and aesthetic clinics. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, staff management, point of sale, payments, inventory, marketing automation,…

Read the review →
  1. SpaSphereEsthetician Software 9.0Paid
  2. PhorestEsthetician Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SpaSphere — where it wins

    • Skin SOAP notes, assessments, photos, consent forms, and treatment plans
    • Booking, deposits, payments, POS, inventory, and online store in one plan
    • Supports team roles, scheduling, and multiple locations

    Where it doesn't

    • The paid plan starts at $139 per month with no free plan
    • Mobile apps for iPhone and Android are currently in beta
    • Two-way messaging is listed as coming soon

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Combines booking, POS, payments, client records and staff management
    • Supports group bookings, deposits, reminders and branded mobile apps
    • Adds inventory, marketing, loyalty and multi-location reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed by plan
    • There is no free plan
    • Some advanced features require higher-tier plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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