This page will unpack the key differences between Aesthetic Record and Pabau so you can decide which solution is right for you.
Aesthetic Record is a cloud-based software for aesthetic practices. Its key strengths include a patient portal for appointment scheduling and progress tracking, as well as advanced reporting capabilities for clinic operations.
While the platform provides an impressive range of features, it’s worth noting that some core functionalities come at an additional cost. Practices should consider this when evaluating the overall value and suitability for their specific needs.
Pabau is an all-in-one practice management software specifically designed for the complex needs of a medically related patient journey.
Pabau is purpose-designed for med spas, aesthetics, and healthcare businesses. We also serve private practices, IV drip clinics, cosmetic surgeries, pharmacies, and more.
With a global clientele, Pabau provides everything busy practices need to reduce administrative time, enhance the patient experience, and attract new customers.
Aesthetic Record offers a 14-day free, risk-free trial, so practices can try before they buy.
After the trial period, the software is offered in three pricing tiers, which are all pretty affordable. Essentials (Monthly – $12 per user per month), Accelerator (Monthly – $16 per user per month), and Enterprise (pricing available upon request). Each subscription includes a monthly allocation of data storage, as well as SMS and email limits per user.
Meanwhile, their onboarding fees start at $399 for the cheaper pricing plans.
Furthermore, there are additional costs for their cloud-based ePrescribing service, which includes a comprehensive database of drugs, as well as additional marketing services.
Pabau’s pricing model is determined by the number of users and clients you have. Every customer will get access to the full range of features for a fixed monthly fee, which starts at $28 a month.
All core functionality is built in, including online booking, digital client records, before and after photos, point of sale, marketing, and more, making Pabau highly comprehensive.
There are optional onboarding costs such as one-time training and data transfer services, which are aimed at speeding up the setup process so you can get out of the blocks fast.
If you wish, users can opt for services that require additional credits, such as SMS and telehealth, and there’s also our Marketing Plus upgrade feature.
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| All core functionalities built-in Aesthetic Record may have additional charges for certain features and third-party fees, while Pabau includes all essential functionalities, like mobile and desktop POS, in the initial subscription price without extra charges, providing a transparent pricing model. |
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| Built-in card terminals A key difference is Pabau's card terminals, Pabau Pay, which you can use alongside Pabau to create a fully integrated payment system. This reduces manual work and ensures fewer errors. |
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| Built-in marketing features Pabau offers built-in marketing features, including email and SMS templates, gift vouchers, a loyalty program, lead management tool, and a review management suite. Aesthetic Record requires clients to integrate with third-party tools for marketing. . |
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| Labs integration feature Streamline your workflow and simplify patient care with Pabau's integrated lab feature. Manage labs directly in the system, send requests, track progress, and notify patients when results are ready - a feature lacking in Aesthetic Record |
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| Built-in prescription workflow Pabau and Aesthetic Record both offer features for integrating drug databases and managing prescriptions. Pabau provides these features at no extra cost. In contrast, Aesthetic Record charges an additional monthly fee. |
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Free intake form templates Pabau provides a variety of customizable intake form templates at no extra cost, making it convenient and cost-effective to find and use the right documentation. Aesthetic Record has an integration with Paperform, but requires users to invest time and effort in creating personalized forms or spend money to purchase specialized forms from their marketplace. | .
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Now, I don’t have to spend time doing the jobs that I don’t want to do. I can spend more time treating my patients, which is what I love doing – rather than trying to book people in, sending out forms, and doing all the filing.
Pabau isn’t the cheapest software on the market. But the great thing is you won’t need anything else as, in the words of one of our customers, “Pabau does it all.”
Aesthetic Record requires you to use various integrations (with additional fees) to be able to do everything you need to run your business, which can get expensive, fast.
Our software is built to meet the end-to-end needs of your med spa or healthcare business, all from one place. If want to consolidate the number of tools you use and manage your workload without the headache of juggling multiple platforms, Pabau could be a great choice.
One login, one system - for everything.
ou need a solution that understands your needs, and that’s Pabau.
Pabau is purpose-designed for this sector and is the ideal fit for med spas, cosmetic surgery clinics, skin clinics, IV therapists, and more — anywhere you need to manage medically related patient journeys.
It offers features such as robust electronic medical records (EMR), before and after photos, image mark-up tools, customizable intake forms, scheduling, and telehealth functionality.
Pabau aims to help you prioritize safety, compliance, and simple client management.
Aesthetic Record has a decent number of features that cater to med spas. However, one area where they are a little light is marketing.
If you go with Aesthetic Record, you’ll need to budget for additional marketing tools or even use a marketing agency. AR promotes their Digital Management Solution, AR Sync, for marketing, but it comes with an additional cost ranging from $50 to $130.
With Pabau, you get a built-in suite of marketing tools. Еmail campaigns, gift cards, loyalty program, lead management tool, automated review requests that go out after every appointment that you can share on your website… and you don’t have to pay extra.
Say hello to simplicity with Pabau Pay card terminals!
Want to simplify your workflows even further? Pabau Pay seamlessly integrates with Pabau's practice management software, ensuring that taking payments is as slick as every other part of your system. Experience the convenience of real-time syncing between client accounts and the payment terminal, with payments instantly reflected in patient records.
Pabau Pay goes the extra mile by offering seamless contactless payments and tipping options, enhancing the entire payment process. Rest assured, all payments are securely processed through Stripe, providing your clients with peace of mind.
It’s not enough simply to manage your business. Pabau stands out from Aesthetic Record because it not only manages the medical and operational side of your business, it also helps you boost revenue with profit-driving features.
Pabau achieves this through its numerous features, such as packages, automated reminders to drive repeat bookings, SMS, loyalty program, gift cards, and memberships.
Managing a clinic shouldn't be a struggle. Pabau simplifies everything with its all-in-one features, affordable pricing, ease of use, and focus on patient care. It's the powerful, all-in-one practice management software designed specifically for your needs.
With Pabau, you will stop juggling multiple tools and say goodbye to administrative headaches. Pabau takes care of scheduling, patient management, reminders, marketing, and even reporting – all in one place.
“After 16 years of using about 20 different client management software systems, this is the only one I can honestly say does it all, and does it all very well.”
Roxanne Merchant,
Head of Operations, Juvea Medical
“Pabau is feature-rich, allowing us functionality to grow as our business needs grow, and at the same time quite intuitive to use. Competing software offerings can’t compete!”
Daniel, Doctor,
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“I’ve been in business for almost nine years. I’ve tried a lot of different software, but I was always missing some features. This software has everything that saves my time, keeps my records and medical forms in one place, and is easy to use.”
Angelina, Owner
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