The Core Difference
Zenoti is enterprise software for large spa and salon chains. Think 50+ locations with corporate headquarters, franchise operations, and hundreds of staff. It's powerful, complex, and priced accordingly.
Aestheticc is built for independent UK aesthetic clinics. One to five locations, owner-operated, focused on delivering excellent clinical outcomes without wrestling with enterprise software.
Zenoti is an aircraft carrier. Aestheticc is a speedboat. Both float, but you wouldn't park an aircraft carrier in a marina.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Aestheticc | Zenoti | | ---------------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------ | | Built for medical aesthetics | Yes | Partial (med spa module) | | UK compliance (CQC, GDPR) | Yes | Limited | | Clinical consent forms | Yes | Yes | | Treatment records | Yes | Yes | | Before/after photos | Yes | Limited | | Online booking | Yes | Yes | | Payment processing | Stripe UK | Multiple (enterprise) | | Multi-location | Yes (simple) | Yes (enterprise-grade) | | Franchise management | No | Yes | | Marketing automation | Yes | Yes (complex) | | Employee management | Basic | Enterprise HR features | | Inventory management | Basic | Advanced | | Setup time | Hours | Weeks to months | | Implementation fee | None | £2,000-5,000+ |
Pricing
| Plan | Aestheticc | Zenoti | | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------ | | Per location | Flat monthly fee | ~£200-300+/month | | Implementation | None | £2,000-5,000+ | | Contract | Monthly | Annual (typically) | | Total year 1 (solo) | Flat subscription, no implementation fee | £5,000+ |
Zenoti's first year can include enterprise subscription costs plus implementation fees. Aestheticc keeps that simpler: a flat subscription, no implementation fee, and software built for your specific market.
The Complexity Tax
Enterprise software comes with enterprise complexity:
- Implementation: Weeks of setup, configuration, data migration, and training. Aestheticc is up and running in hours.
- Ongoing admin: Zenoti's admin panel has hundreds of settings. Most independent clinics need about twenty.
- Updates and changes: Enterprise platforms move slowly. Feature requests go through product committees. Aestheticc ships weekly.
- Support: Enterprise support tiers mean paying more for faster responses. Aestheticc supports everyone the same way.
For a 200-location chain, that complexity is justified. For a clinic with two treatment rooms, it's a tax on your time and money.
When Zenoti Makes Sense
- You run a chain of 10+ spa or salon locations
- You need franchise management and corporate reporting
- You have dedicated IT staff to manage the platform
- Enterprise-grade inventory and HR features are requirements
When Aestheticc Makes Sense
- You're an independent UK aesthetic clinic (1-5 locations)
- You want clinical functionality without enterprise complexity
- You need UK compliance features (CQC, GDPR, UK payments)
- You want a flat subscription instead of £300+/month for features you'll never use
Clinical-grade software without enterprise-grade complexity. Try Aestheticc free.