AestheticsPro vs Alleva

ZENOTI

Pabau

PatientNow

ZENOTI is an all-in-one, enterprise software that helps salons, spas and medspas to manage and grow their business. The solution disappears into the background while supporting every aspect of your business, so you can focus on what you love - giving your customers a great experience.

Pabau is an all-in-one practice management software designed for healthcare businesses. The system offers digital patient records, online booking capabilities, calendar management, and integrated payment processing to streamline administrative workflows. Pabau also includes marketing tools, inventory management, and reporting features that help medical practices operate efficiently while maintaining secure patient data.

PatientNow offers practice management software for aesthetic medicine providers, integrating electronic medical records, patient engagement, payment processing, and digital marketing. Designed for medical spas, plastic surgery centers, and wellness clinics, it streamlines workflows with HIPAA-compliant features and tools like before-and-after photography, automating tasks and providing business growth insights.

AestheticsPro is the all-in-one software for medical spas to manage EMR, scheduling, marketing, CRM, POS, and inventory. Built for HIPAA compliance and business growth, it simplifies operations and enhances the client experience in one platform.

HIPAA Compliant

Calendar Management

Before & After Pictures

Reminders

Treatment Packages

Payment Processing

Inventory Management

Faculty/Staff Management

Marketing Automation

Alerts/Notifications

Online Booking

Gift Card Management

By industry, AestheticsPro reviewers are most commonly professionals in medical practice (49%). The most frequent use case for AestheticsPro cited by reviewers is medical spa (81% of reviewers).

Users and use cases

Some users report that AestheticsPro provides affordable pricing and a wide range of features compared to competitors. Reviewers appreciate the cost-effectiveness for small practices, but some users mention unexpected fees and costly higher-tier plans.

Value for money

The AestheticsPro integration most frequently cited by reviewers is Clover, a payment processing product rated 5.0 out of 5 for its integration with AestheticsPro.

Integrations

AestheticsPro is a medical spa program offering key features such as appointment management, HIPAA compliance, and client management, among others.

Proprietary

AestheticsPro

Web-based

Windows

iPhone

iPad

Linux

Chromebook

Android

Aesthetic Record

Mindbody

Boulevard

Jane

Tebra

Vagaro

DrChrono

Booker

Remedly

DaySmart Spa

Pro-Plus

Executive

Enterprise

Frequent glitches and instability

Medspa owner

My main issue is constant glitches: eblasts not being sent when scheduled or come out crooked, by the time the clients receive monthly eblast promo it is end of month, and why so long?- because their support is not resolving issues but only dragging time to seemingly look they are trying to help.

Medical Director

They did a major update, we thought this was going to make it better, unfortunately this didn't fix any of the issues we were consistently had and made for more issues with the functionality of what was previously working.

75% of reviewers feel negative about Bugs and Issues. Some users report experiencing frequent glitches, crashes, and system outages that disrupt daily operations. Reviewers indicate that updates sometimes introduce new problems rather than resolving existing ones. They say persistent bugs require repeated communication with support, which can be frustrating when issues are not quickly resolved. Users mention that certain features are unreliable or need frequent refreshing, leading to inefficiency. Many reviewers find that these technical problems cause delays and make the software less dependable for business needs.

Limited and confusing payment options

Practice Manager

Also, tracking packages can be confusing. If a client is checking out with one prepaid service but adding another service, it doesn't zero out the prepaid service on the invoice and you need to double check to make sure that clients are not overcharged

65% of reviewers feel negative about Payment and Invoicing. Users say payment processing is limited to a few vendors, making integration with preferred systems difficult. Some reviewers report confusion with invoicing, especially when handling prepaids, memberships, or multiple services. They mention that manual workarounds are often required, increasing the risk of human error. Reviewers indicate that payment terminals can be unreliable or slow, and that there is a lack of flexibility in editing invoices or applying discounts. Many users feel these limitations complicate financial workflows.

Intuitive and friendly design

MD Owner

Owner

85% of reviewers feel positive about the User Interface. Reviewers indicate that the platform is user-friendly, with a layout that is easy to navigate for both new and returning users. Some users say the interface is visually clear and functions are logically organized, which helps them complete tasks efficiently. They find that the design reduces the learning curve and minimizes confusion. Users think the interface supports productivity by making essential features easily accessible. Several reviewers appreciate that the user-friendly approach extends to both desktop and app experiences.

Responsive and knowledgeable staff

Patient Coordinator

Overall I really enjoy utilizing the software and am happy with the overall experience, especially the knowledge and accessibility of the support team.  

92% of reviewers feel positive about Staff Support. Reviewers appreciate that support staff are consistently knowledgeable, friendly, and quick to respond to questions or issues. Some users say training sessions are effective and staff can explain complex topics in simple terms. They feel comfortable reaching out for help, noting that support is accessible and patient with users of varying technical backgrounds. Users think the staff’s professionalism and willingness to assist make onboarding and troubleshooting much less stressful. Many reviewers value the approachable and supportive attitude of the team.

Simple learning curve

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Less complicated, easy to use and everything I need is included.

87% of reviewers feel positive about Ease of Use. Users say the software is straightforward and intuitive, allowing them to quickly understand its features without extensive training. Some reviewers find that both new and experienced staff can easily adapt, which saves time during onboarding. They appreciate that most necessary functions are accessible in one place, making daily operations smoother. Reviewers indicate that the simplicity helps reduce stress when starting or running a business. Many users mention that the platform’s clear layout and logical navigation contribute to a hassle-free experience.

Patient Care Coordinator

What I liked least is the structure of the online booking system. When a campaign includes a service that requires a deposit, it prompts all patients to enter their card information even if they are not selecting that particular service with the deposit requirement.

Nurse Practitioner and Practice Owner

Scheduling, charting, consent forms, and payment processing are all integrated in one system, saving us time and reducing errors.

We especially love the photo management feature for tracking before and after results, as well as the customizable treatment notes.

RN Owner

I was booking through my website and their Book Now feature made it such a cleaner more polished and professional booking experience for my clients.

Consultant,Manager

So far I don't have a feature that I don't like the "least" however being able to add a tag to patient photos to then be able to be searched based on service type for marketing purposes would be amazing.

OWNER

We use AP as our foundational platform at multiple med spas because it makes it simple to toggle from one to the other to view calendars, revenue, etc.  

OwnerNurseAesthetician

One of the standout features for us is the comprehensive client records and charting functionality.

Aesthetics Coordinator

Payment processing is a breeze for our patients, we appreciate the capabilities of split payment and payment plans that are customizable

DNP, Owner

The pre-programmed forms need a lot of editing and there’s several standard med spa/wellness clinic services that don’t have forms.

Office Manager

This system offers all of my demands and more, making things simple with no hidden fees and a very inclusive price structure!

Aesthetic Nurse Injector

We discussed my waitlist interface with a live booking version- to have a button or area where clients could ask to be put on a waitlist and be sent SMS when a cancellation occurred to snag an appointment time that became available.

It is a reliable, robust platform that supports the day-to-day operations of my business effectively.

Physician

There should be a way to upload your own as it takes so much time and effort to toggle and type out your own to turn out the way you hope.

The new AP app that is available with the Aurora update is great to let us view our schedules anytime on the go, or if our computers are having any issues it's great having the app available for us as a backup.

Esthetican sole proprietor

I want to be able to assign a color to each service and I want to have each one showing on the weekly calendar and it want it to be like the daily calendar where they are positioned on the schedule based on the time of the service.

We have 3 locations for our business and the new Aurora update has made it easier to customize our settings on each location individually.

CEO Provider

This alone will save me over $200 monthly allowing me to cancel my current texting vendor and improve my workflow.

Owner Esthetician

Outages & NUMEROUS  scheduling issues that have caused me to work extra in off hours & on vacations to rectify — not to mention causing me to lose money due to frustrations on the clients end with booking appointments.

owner

Only request is being able to toggle between the videos and the system so that us hands-on learners, can be working along with the video.

Other issues I encountered:  records dont save, appointment reminders fail, no gift card option, vital functions for medspa managing are absent making it a barely charting program.

It would also be helpful to have a view-only option for client documents instead of needing to download them each time.

However, the most concerning issue was their refusal to provide my EMR records once I terminated my contract. Despite federal laws and HIPAA regulations that require a software company to make these records accessible to healthcare providers, Aesthetics Pro informed me they could not fulfill this request.

Practice Manager, Coolsculpting Specialist and Aesthetic Specialist.

I don't like how the credit card system is not capable to our wifi and I have to go in manually and input the information in and from what I am hearing I need to hard wire it, but it looks like it is hardwire already from what our tech tells us so not sure how to bypass that.  

OFFERS NUMEROUS PRODUCTS, TRAINING EACH STEP OF THE WAY, WITH ZOOM MEETING ABLE TO VISUALIZE AND ASK QUESTIONS

Owner and Sole Provider

The AP Marketing Template is very difficult to use — it frequently creates errors and is very time-consuming.

Nurse

Im having to add photos one at a time from my gallery instead of being slecring all the desired pictures ans uploading them all at one.

Nurse Practitioner

Support tickets are helpful and should be archivable to go back on and review for reminders and continued help

Owner Nurse

We have been a client since the company's inception and have even helped create the initial charting and consultation tools.

Office manager

Aesthetic pro provides good record management and patient records.

Owner and Founder

What I like most about AestheticsPro is the intake forms that are made for you and the customer service.

Able to take picture and upload them directly to the chart.

Aesthetician

I enjoy the features that allow you to upload images and upload your own content for clients to review and sign.

Lead Esthetician

So far I do not like that is automatically comes with a checkout application, but need to add a third party app or a use a system that I am currently utilizing.

Managing Director

We currently also have an Athena instance that we use to order labs/meds and chart that I wish we could do in Aesthetics Pro because I prefer the easy of use with Aesthetics Pro.

I would like to be able to seamlessly upload my own forms as opposed to copy and pasting it feels cumbersome

Also HORRIBLE support & customer service — they either never have answers for you, or they have the nerve to blame you and say “the information is in your contract so you should have known” - nice way to be spoken to as a loyal customer of 5 years, always paying my bill on time without issue.

RN injector

Meetings where recorded and I am able to reference to it when needed

Thoroughness and follow up of [sensitive content hidden] were very good, forms and detail for each step, wide tree of configurations

Office Manager-Med Asst

The inability to scan in documents to use as forms within aesthetic pro

Texting notifications would be very helpful but again, they are very inconsistent

Went we tested it after our session and it was not easy to apply discounts from the checkout screen.

Personnel, depth and wealth of resources, comprehensive nature of platform and ease of use.

Physician Assistant and Co-owner

The staff especially Joanna has been super responsive with questions via support tickets or emails and also makes sure to schedule routine check ins to make sure everything is going well.

Admin

It would be preferred if the support team could actually manually fix the issues.

Medspa Director

I found it costly to add new documents for new services.

Medical Aesthetician

I am on Eastern time and I have to remind myself I can not text my trainer, but I do send emails and they get back with me as soon as possible!

President

The adoption of prescription capabilities (among other similar challenges) were somewhat delayed and failed to keep pace with competitor products.

Provider

I was trained in November and only recently began using the platform with my first client, so I expect my experience may improve with continued use.

Appointment Scheduling

Records and Photos

Payment and Invoicing

Charting

Customer Support

Client Management

Users report AestheticsPro’s client management capabilities make it easy to track client profiles, treatments, and paperwork. Reviewers indicate AestheticsPro’s eForms and client portal are user-friendly, simplifying scheduling and communication. They say AestheticsPro helps manage client experiences and supports compliance with industry standards. However, users note limitations in marketing automation, communication capabilities, and invoice management. They feel AestheticsPro could improve search functionality, messaging integration, and customer support for client management. Of the 15 AestheticsPro users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Client Management, 87% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Forms

Consent Forms

Calendar

Pricing

Small Business

Freelancers

Some users report that AestheticsPro offers a wide range of features and management tools at a price they find affordable, especially compared to competitors. Reviewers appreciate the all-in-one functionality and say the software is cost-effective for small practices and solo providers. Some users say package pricing is straightforward and value the inclusion of electronic medical records in the base price. However, some reviewers find the higher-tier plans necessary to access unique features, which can be costly for smaller businesses. Some users mention unexpected additional fees and feel the software is somewhat expensive or overpriced.

Carepatron

All your healthcare work in one place: Notes, Clients records, Appointments, Billing, Payments, Transcription, Communication & more.

EHRYourWay

EHR YOUR WAY is a fully integrated behavioral health and clinical care EHR software. It is configurable for mental health and clinical health specific needs and is an ONC certified cloud-based EHR. EHR YOUR WAY is trusted by mental health professionals nationwide and is suitable for behavioral health agencies with 15 or more users.

SimplePractice

SimplePractice is an all-in-one practice management solution that helps businesses simplify administrative tasks, such as scheduling, billing, and documentation, allowing health and wellness professionals to focus on providing excellent client care. The platform offers a robust set of features designed to help practitioners thrive.

Our state-of-the-art platform will take your center into the 21st century and streamline the entire process of EMR. Our platform provides more efficient workflows, reducing burn-out, and improving the quality of care. Insights offers real-time data for better business decisions and easier reporting.

Patient Scheduling

Compliance Tracking

Medical Billing

Claims Management

E-Prescribing

Decision Support

By industry, Alleva reviewers are most commonly professionals in mental health care (44%). The most frequent use case for Alleva cited by reviewers is electronic medical records (47% of reviewers).

Alleva is an electronic medical records tool with key features that include document management, charting, HIPAA compliance, EMR/EHR functionality, appointment scheduling, and more.

Alleva

Kipu

TherapyNotes, LLC

TheraNest

Praxis EMR

NextGen Office

Practice Fusion

BestNotes

TheraPlatform

Frequent technical glitches

Lead Therapist

Glitches sometimes cause information to be hidden or lost.

Director of Clinical Programming

Not only does the system have a ton of glitches and features that just haven't been created yet.. but when you ask for assistance on a specific substance abuse related EMR issue, it's almost like you're speaking to the Alleva support personnel in another language.

69% of reviewers feel negative about Alleva’s bugs and issues. Some users report persistent glitches, slow performance, and occasional crashes that disrupt their workflow. Reviewers indicate that technical problems often result in lost or hidden information and require repeated troubleshooting. They say the support response can be slow or unhelpful, with unresolved tickets and a lack of effective communication. Users mention that system updates sometimes introduce new issues, and they find that browser compatibility and reliability are ongoing concerns that impact their ability to use the software efficiently.

Modern and intuitive design

Manager

Ease of use, orinization, simplistic design and efficiant.

The software is very organized and very user-friendly.

95% of reviewers feel positive about Alleva’s user interface. Some reviewers find the design visually appealing and modern, which they say enhances their experience compared to other EMRs. Users report that the interface is intuitive, with accessible icons and layouts that are easy to understand. They appreciate the consistent user-friendly approach across different devices and platforms, and they feel the system’s simplicity and organization make it approachable for both new and experienced users. Reviewers indicate that the interface supports efficient navigation and daily use.

AestheticsPro vs Alleva Comparison (2026)

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