Last updated: 17 October 2026. Prices and product descriptions are taken from each vendor’s own website, checked in October 2026.
Short answer: the right system depends on the size and type of your clinic. MERIDIQ, Consentz, Faces Consent and Clinicminds are positioned specifically for aesthetic clinics. Pabau and Phorest offer broad platforms that include marketing and client-retention tools. Fresha is built around salon and spa bookings with a consumer marketplace, and Semble and WriteUpp serve private practices across many specialisms.
Disclosure: this guide is published by MERIDIQ, one of the systems listed. We describe every product, including our own, using information the vendors publish themselves, and link to each vendor so you can check the details. If anything is out of date, please let us know and we will correct it.
How we compared the systems
We looked at each system from the point of view of a small UK aesthetic clinic:
- Focus: which types of clinics or businesses the vendor says the product is built for.
- Core workflow: patient records, consent, booking and payments.
- Pricing information: whether a starting price is published on the vendor’s website, and how pricing is structured.
- Clinic size: solo practitioners, small teams or multi-site groups.
This guide does not score or rank the products. Every clinic has different needs, so we recommend booking a demo or free trial with two or three systems before you decide.
Aesthetic clinic software at a glance
| System | Main focus (vendor’s own description) | Starting price (checked 17 Oct 2026) | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERIDIQ | Small aesthetic clinics | Booking £4 per user/month; patient records £22 per user/month; payments £16/month | Per module |
| Consentz | Aesthetic clinics | Not listed on website (contact vendor) | Contact vendor |
| Faces Consent | Aesthetic clinics and beauty businesses | Free to use; 1.5% commission on the deposit feature | Free + commission |
| Clinicminds | Medical aesthetic clinics | From €160/month (GBP available) | Quote by locations and practitioners |
| Pabau | Practices across specialisms, incl. aesthetics | From US$104/month for one user (UK pricing on request) | Per user |
| Phorest | Salons and aesthetic clinics | Quote-based | Packages |
| Fresha | Salons and spas | £14.95/month (Independent) or £9.95 per team member/month; 20% one-time commission on new marketplace clients (min. £4) | Subscription + commission |
| WriteUpp | Private practices across specialisms | From £19.95/month (Flex); Solo £27.95/month, excl. VAT | Per plan |
| Semble | Healthcare organisations | Not listed on website (contact vendor) | Contact vendor |
| e-clinic | UK private clinics | Not listed on website (contact vendor) | Contact vendor |
Starting prices are not directly comparable: vendors charge per user, per plan, per module or by quote, and what is included differs. Prices exclude VAT unless stated and can change at any time; SMS, card processing, add-ons and onboarding can add to the total. Always confirm current pricing with the vendor.
The systems in more detail
MERIDIQ – built for small aesthetic clinics
MERIDIQ is a clinic management platform for small aesthetic clinics. It brings patient records, digital consent forms, before-and-after photos, online booking with SMS and email reminders, payments and a quality management system (policies, incident reporting and risk assessment) into one cloud app. Pricing is published per module: booking from £4 and patient records from £22 per user per month, with a free 14-day trial. See MERIDIQ pricing and how the aesthetic clinic software works.
May suit: solo practitioners and teams of two to four who want to start with the modules they need and add more as they grow.
Website: meridiq.com
Consentz – clinic management for aesthetic clinics
Consentz describes itself as all-in-one clinic management software for aesthetic clinics, covering patient management, booking automation and digital consent. Pricing is not listed on its website; contact Consentz for a quote.
May suit: clinics that want a platform positioned specifically around aesthetic consent workflows.
Website: consentz.com
Faces Consent – software for aesthetic practitioners
Faces Consent covers appointments, consent forms, prescriptions, teams and stock for aesthetic clinics and beauty businesses. According to its website the software is free to use, and Faces takes a 1.5% commission on its deposit feature.
May suit: practitioners who want to start without a monthly subscription.
Website: facesconsent.com
Clinicminds – software for medical aesthetic clinics
Clinicminds is clinic software for medical aesthetic practices. Its website lists pricing from €160 a month, quoted by number of locations and practitioners, with GBP available and no charge for setup or migration.
May suit: medical aesthetic clinics that want a tailored quote for their team.
Website: clinicminds.com
Pabau – all-in-one practice management
Pabau includes scheduling, online booking, clinical records, forms, payments, invoicing, marketing tools, inventory, reporting and a shared inbox on every plan. Pricing is per user; the published Solo plan starts at US$104 a month, and UK pricing is available on request.
May suit: clinics that want clinical, front-desk and marketing tools in one platform.
Website: pabau.com
Phorest – software for salons and aesthetic clinics
Phorest offers packages for salons as well as dedicated aesthetics packages. Pricing is provided as a custom quote.
May suit: clinics and salons that want marketing and client-retention tools alongside booking.
Website: phorest.com
Fresha – salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace
Fresha is salon and spa software with a consumer booking marketplace. UK plans start at £14.95 a month (Independent) or £9.95 per bookable team member, and new clients who book through the Fresha marketplace carry a one-time 20% commission (minimum £4).
May suit: beauty businesses that want visibility on a consumer booking marketplace.
Website: fresha.com
WriteUpp – practice management for private practices
WriteUpp is practice management software used by private practices across many specialisms. UK plans start at £19.95 a month (Flex), with the Solo plan at £27.95 a month, excluding VAT.
May suit: practitioners who want a low-cost plan for a general private practice.
Website: writeupp.com
Semble – clinic management for healthcare organisations
Semble describes itself as clinic management software that brings an entire healthcare organisation together in one connected, scalable system. Pricing is not listed on its website; contact Semble for details.
May suit: healthcare organisations looking for one system across several services or sites.
Website: semble.io
What to check before you choose
Feature lists look similar, so test these in a demo or free trial with every system on your shortlist:
- Consent forms: can patients complete and sign them online before the appointment, with a timestamp?
- Treatment notes and photos: are before-and-after photos stored with the patient record?
- Products and batches: can you record the product and batch number used for each injectable treatment?
- Booking and deposits: online booking, reminders and deposits to reduce no-shows.
- Payments: card payments, receipts and gift cards connected to the booking and the record.
- Consultation forms and treatment plans: can you create consultation forms and plan a course of treatments in the patient record?
- Staff management: schedules, roles and access for your team, and staff targets if you use them.
- Marketing and loyalty: email and SMS campaigns, loyalty schemes, memberships and treatment packages – check which are included and which cost extra.
- Reporting: revenue, treatments and practitioner performance.
- Total cost: per-user fees, SMS, card processing and any commissions over a full year.
- Data export: how can you export your patient records if you change system later?
For more on the difference between salon and clinic tools, read salon vs clinic software for aesthetic clinics.
UK requirements to keep in mind
- UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018: patient data must be stored securely, with access control and a clear lawful basis. Most clinics also need to register with the ICO.
- CQC (England) and HIS (Scotland): if your clinic carries out regulated activities, inspectors will expect clear records and policies. Software can support this, but registration and compliance remain the clinic’s responsibility. See CQC compliance software for aesthetic clinics.
- Product traceability: recording product and batch numbers helps you act quickly if a product is recalled.
- Digital consent: signed, dated consent stored with the treatment record.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best aesthetic clinic software in the UK?
There is no single best system for every clinic. Start with your clinic size, the treatments you offer and your budget, shortlist two or three systems positioned for aesthetic clinics, and compare them in a demo or free trial.
How much does aesthetic clinic software cost in the UK?
It varies widely. Some vendors publish monthly prices per user, plan or module, some charge commission on bookings or deposits, and others only quote on request. MERIDIQ starts at £4 per user per month for booking and £22 per user per month for patient records. Always compare the total yearly cost, including SMS, card fees and add-ons.
Which software suits a solo aesthetic practitioner?
Solo practitioners usually look for low fixed costs and quick setup. Compare whether a system charges a monthly fee, per-user fees or commission, and whether you can start small and add features later.
What is the difference between salon software and aesthetic clinic software?
Salon software is typically built around bookings, payments and marketing. Software for aesthetic clinics usually adds patient records, digital consent, treatment notes, before-and-after photos and product or batch tracking for injectable treatments. Check which of these each vendor offers.
Can I switch aesthetic clinic software without losing patient records?
Usually, yes. Before you sign, ask how patient records, consent forms and photos can be exported, and whether the new provider helps with migration.
Summary
If you run a small aesthetic clinic and want patient records, consent, booking and payments in one place with published per-module pricing, MERIDIQ is built for that. Whichever systems you shortlist, compare them on the checklist above and confirm current prices with each vendor.