Astellio vs PocketSuite
Astellio
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PocketSuite
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| Figure | Astellio | PocketSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $69/mo | $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Esthetician Software | 8.2 (#12) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Integrations | The pricing page lists credit-card and ACH payment-method workflows and merchant processing at a flat 2.9% for successful card transactions with no fixed transaction fee. | The Premium plan lists Google Calendar, iCalendar, Google Maps, Zapier, QuickBooks and Zoom/PocketSuite video conferencing integrations. |
| Scheduling | Scheduling includes staff calendars, service durations, buffers, personal time, availability rules, and waitlist logic. | Clients can book online, availability updates automatically, booking pages can use a brand logo and service categories, and automated reminders help prevent no-shows and cancellations. |
| Security | The security page describes two-factor sign-in using a six-digit code, distinct access paths by role, and authentication stored server-side rather than in browser local storage. | PocketSuite states that intake submission data uses 256-bit TLS encryption, client intake forms use HTTPS, and it is a PCI-compliant entity for card storage and charging. |
| Support | Astellio directs users to email support for account help, billing, migration requests, and general product support, and says existing customers can use the portal for support tickets and ticket history. | PocketSuite offers in-app text messaging, a knowledge base, video tutorials, group training calls and text support at (415) 841-2300. |
Plans
PocketSuite
- Premium$49.99 a month
- Team$99.99 a month
- Facility$149.99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
PocketSuite
PocketSuite’s Massage Therapy Edition is a scheduling app for massage and bodywork professionals, with advanced features accessible from a smartphone. Clients can book online, availability updates automatically, and booking pages can display a business logo and service categories. Automated reminders are intended to help reduce missed appointments and cancellations. Digital contracts and forms can be attached to appointments, while clients and providers can add documents to bookings, forms, and profiles. PocketSuite combines booking with an online store for product listings, shipping, delivery, and fulfillment tracking. Accounts include a toll-free number, and users can upgrade to a local business line; SMS campaigns can target client groups. Team features include job assignment, scheduling, roles, and payroll. The Premium plan costs $49.99 a month and includes online booking, forms and contracts, payments/POS, messaging, and integrations. Team costs $99.99 a month; Facility costs $149.99 a month. A 30-day trial is available. Desktop access includes analytics and read-only client and calendar views, while scheduling, invoicing, and charging clients are listed as coming soon.