Aesthetic Record vs GlossGenius:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, GlossGenius had more branded searches than Aesthetic Record among salon and clinic booking software worldwide. GlossGenius had about 22,200 branded searches, while Aesthetic Record had 14,800. GlossGenius made up 3.4% of all salon and clinic booking software searches we track, and Aesthetic Record accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salon and clinic booking software, GlossGenius appeared in all five answers and Aesthetic Record in two. GlossGenius was mentioned before Aesthetic Record in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
GlossGenius, about 50% more searches than Aesthetic Record
Who does AI mention more?
GlossGenius, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
GlossGenius, named ahead of Aesthetic Record in 4 of 5 answers
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Top salon and clinic booking software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GlossGenius appeared in all five answers. Aesthetic Record was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. GlossGenius was listed before Aesthetic Record in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Vagaro1st
Fresha2nd- Boulevard3rd
- Mangomint4th
- GlossGenius5th
Aesthetic Record6th
Phorest7th
Mindbody–
Cliniko–
Timely–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Vagaro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- GlossGenius5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fresha4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Boulevard4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mangomint3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Aesthetic Record2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Phorest1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mindbody0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cliniko0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Timely0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about salon and clinic booking software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which salon or clinic booking platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best salon and clinic booking platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salon or clinic booking platform for a salon or clinic?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salon booking software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“appointment software for salons”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Aesthetic Record or GlossGenius more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aesthetic Record and GlossGenius by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten salon and clinic booking software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for GlossGenius, Aesthetic Record. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fresha | Vagaro | Mindbody | Cliniko | GlossGenius | Mangomint | Phorest | Aesthetic Record | Timely | Boulevard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.7% | 28.3% | 19% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.2% | 26.4% | 21.6% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.9% | 27% | 22.1% | 6.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.8% | 26.8% | 22% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.4% | 24.4% | 20% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.98% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.2% | 27.9% | 18.7% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.92% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.2% | 27.9% | 18.8% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.92% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 39.2% | 26.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.6% | 28.2% | 19% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.93% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.8% | 29.3% | 16% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.96% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.6% | 27.1% | 14.8% | 6.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.8% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.05% |
How has the Aesthetic Record and GlossGenius comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: GlossGenius took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aesthetic Record’s share of searches among salon and clinic booking software worldwide moved from 3.1% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GlossGenius’ share of searches among salon and clinic booking software worldwide moved from 2.5% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for salon and clinic booking software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for GlossGenius worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Aesthetic Record worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aesthetic Record’s and GlossGenius’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Aesthetic Record
1 branded search term
- aesthetic record
GlossGenius
1 branded search term
- glossgenius
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