Aestheticc vs Cliniko
Cliniko is built for physiotherapy. Aestheticc is built for aesthetic clinics.
Feature
Aestheticc
Built for aesthetic clinics
Cliniko
Built for allied health
No credit card required • Built for beauty, not physio
The Core Difference
❌ Cliniko's Challenge
Cliniko is excellent software - but it's built for physiotherapy, chiropractic, and allied health practices.
If you're treating back pain, sports injuries, or running rehab sessions, Cliniko is perfect.
But if you're doing Botox, fillers, laser treatments, or beauty procedures? You're using software built for the wrong industry.
✅ Aestheticc's Focus
Aestheticc is built specifically for aesthetic clinics - Botox, fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, and cosmetic procedures.
Every feature is designed for YOUR workflow: before/after photo timelines, Instagram integration, AI marketing for beauty content, and UK aesthetic compliance.
You get software that speaks your language, not generic "patient management" tools.
Feature Comparison
Aesthetic-Specific Features
Core Practice Management
Pricing & Value
UK-Specific Features
Which Software Is Right for Your Practice?
Choose Aestheticc if you do:
- Botox and dermal filler treatments
- Laser hair removal or skin treatments
- Chemical peels or microneedling
- Cosmetic injectables and beauty procedures
- Medical aesthetics or cosmetic medicine
- Any beauty treatment requiring before/after photos
Perfect for: Aesthetic nurses, cosmetic doctors, laser clinics, medical spas, beauty therapy clinics
Choose Cliniko if you do:
- Physiotherapy and rehab treatments
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Sports injury treatment
- Osteopathy or manual therapy
- Massage therapy (non-aesthetic)
- Allied health services
Perfect for: Physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, sports therapists, allied health practitioners
Why Aesthetic Clinics Choose Aestheticc Over Cliniko
Built for Beauty, Not Physio
Every feature is designed for aesthetic treatments: before/after timelines, Instagram marketing, cosmetic consent forms, UK aesthetic compliance.
50% Cheaper
£39/month vs £79/month. Save £480/year - that's a month of free Botox stock for your clinic.
AI Marketing Included
Generate Instagram posts, blog content, email campaigns - all built-in. Cliniko has zero marketing features.
Instagram Integration
Respond to DMs from clients asking about pricing, book consultations, convert inquiries - all from your dashboard.
UK-Focused Compliance
CQC templates, NHS guidelines, UK prescribing rules, GDPR compliance - built for UK aesthetic practitioners.
Speaks Your Language
No more "patient" or "treatment notes" - we use your terminology: clients, procedures, consultations, before/after photos.
Common Questions
Can I use Cliniko for an aesthetic clinic?
Technically yes, but you'll be using software built for a different industry. Cliniko is excellent for physiotherapy, but lacks aesthetic-specific features like before/after photo timelines, Instagram integration, AI marketing, and UK aesthetic compliance templates. You'll end up working around the software instead of with it.
Is Aestheticc GDPR compliant like Cliniko?
Yes, both platforms are fully GDPR compliant. The difference is Aestheticc is built specifically for UK data protection laws and stores data on UK/EU servers, whereas Cliniko is based in Australia with Australian data storage (though still GDPR compliant).
Does Cliniko have the 2% charity donation built into their pricing?
Yes, Cliniko donates 2% of all subscriptions to charity, which is built into their pricing. This is admirable and one of Cliniko's great values. Aestheticc doesn't currently have a charity program, but our pricing is 50% lower, so you could donate the £480/year savings yourself if you'd like to support charities.
Can I migrate from Cliniko to Aestheticc easily?
Yes. Export your client data from Cliniko (CSV format), and import it into Aestheticc. We support client records, treatment history, and appointment data. Most clinics complete the migration in 24-48 hours. You can try Aestheticc free for 14 days before cancelling Cliniko.
Why is Cliniko more expensive if it has fewer aesthetic features?
Cliniko is priced for allied health practices (physio, chiro, etc.) where $99/month is standard. They're an excellent, established company with great values. Aestheticc is specifically targeting solo aesthetic practitioners who need affordable, focused software - so we optimized for simplicity and UK aesthetic clinics instead of trying to serve every health industry.
Choose Software Built for Aesthetic Clinics
Join UK aesthetic practitioners using software designed for beauty, not physio.
Start Your Free 14-Day TrialNo credit card required • Built for Botox, fillers & beauty • Cancel anytime