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 | £39-69/month | ~£200-300+/month | | Implementation | None | £2,000-5,000+ | | Contract | Monthly | Annual (typically) | | Total year 1 (solo) | £468 | £5,000+ |
You could run Aestheticc for over five years for the cost of Zenoti's first year. And you'd get 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'd rather spend £39/month than £300+/month for features you'll never use
Clinical-grade software without enterprise-grade complexity. Try Aestheticc free.