The Core Difference
GlossGenius is slick, Instagram-friendly booking software built for American beauty professionals. Solo stylists love it. The app is gorgeous, the booking flow is smooth, and it handles payments through a built-in card reader.
Aestheticc is UK clinic management software for medical aesthetics. Less Instagram, more CQC compliance. The features are built around clinical workflows, not salon appointments.
If you're a US-based nail technician with a strong Instagram following, GlossGenius is perfect. If you're a UK aesthetic clinic injecting Botox, it's the wrong tool.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Aestheticc | GlossGenius | |---------|-----------|-------------| | Built for medical aesthetics | Yes | No (beauty/wellness) | | UK market | Yes | No (US-focused) | | Clinical consent forms | Yes | No | | Treatment records | Yes | No | | Before/after photos | Yes | No | | CQC compliance | Yes | No | | Online booking | Yes | Yes | | Payment processing | Yes (Stripe UK) | Yes (US-focused) | | GBP support | Yes | Limited | | Marketing | Yes | Basic | | Website builder | No | Yes | | Instagram integration | Basic | Strong |
Pricing
| Plan | Aestheticc | GlossGenius | |------|-----------|-------------| | Monthly | £39/month | $24/month (~£19) | | Payment processing | Stripe rates | 2.6% + $0.10 per transaction | | Market | UK | US |
GlossGenius is cheaper, but it's designed for a different market. Using it for a UK aesthetic clinic means working around currency issues, missing clinical features, and having no UK-specific compliance support.
When GlossGenius Makes Sense
- You're a US-based beauty professional
- Your primary marketing channel is Instagram
- You want a beautiful consumer-facing booking experience
- You don't perform medical treatments
When Aestheticc Makes Sense
- You're a UK aesthetic clinic
- You need clinical records, consent management, and compliance tracking
- You want UK payment processing and UK-specific features
- You care more about clinical functionality than Instagram aesthetics
Clinical-grade software for clinics, not a beauty app. Try Aestheticc free.