GlowForms vs GlossGenius for Estheticians
If you mainly need intake and consent forms with booking and client records, GlowForms is a lighter, forms-first alternative to GlossGenius. If you need a card reader, POS checkout and built-in marketing, GlossGenius fits better.
Side by side
| GlowForms | GlossGenius | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Intake and consent forms, booking and client records | Booking, payments, marketing and a booking website |
| Intake & consent forms | On every plan, 250+ beauty templates | Digital intake forms and waivers on Gold and Platinum; limited on Standard |
| Treatment-specific consent templates | Yes — peel, dermaplaning, microneedling, waxing, lash lift and more | Build your own |
| Online booking | Yes | Yes |
| Client records & treatment notes | Yes | Yes |
| Card reader / POS | No | Yes |
| Marketing tools (email/SMS campaigns) | No | Yes |
| Price | $9, $19 or $29/month by number of services | Standard from $24/month (annual), Gold from $48/month, plus 2.6% card processing |
| Free trial | 1 month, no credit card | Check glossgenius.com |
GlossGenius plan details as published in June 2026 (source). Prices change — check glossgenius.com before deciding.
Choose GlowForms if
- Consent and intake forms are the part of your workflow that causes the most stress.
- You offer peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, waxing or lash services and want ready-made treatment-specific consent.
- You want clients to sign on their phone before they arrive, with everything in one searchable record.
- You want to pay for forms without paying for a full salon suite.
Choose GlossGenius if
- You take card payments in person and want a card reader and POS in the same app.
- You want built-in marketing campaigns and a booking website.
- Forms are a small part of your day and you're happy building your own.
Switching to GlowForms
- Start the 1-month free trial and pick your esthetician templates.
- Import your client list with the client import tool.
- Attach forms to your services and turn on online booking — or keep your current booking and send forms by link.
FAQ
Is GlowForms a full replacement for GlossGenius?
Not for everyone. GlowForms replaces the forms, booking and client-record parts. If you rely on a card reader, POS checkout or built-in marketing campaigns, GlossGenius covers more of that.
Can I use GlowForms alongside GlossGenius?
Yes. Some estheticians keep their existing booking and payments and use GlowForms only for intake, consent and treatment records.
Which is cheaper for intake and consent forms?
GlowForms includes forms on every plan from $9/month. GlossGenius includes digital intake forms and waivers on its Gold plan and above. Check both pricing pages for current prices.