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Cliniko alternatives

As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Cliniko alternative for most people is SimplePractice (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of therapy and clinic software. The best free one is Carepatron (2.6 GPA).

Cliniko compared with 5 alternatives: Jane, Zanda, SimplePractice, Carepatron and Practice Better.

Cliniko is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $45 per month (1 practitioner). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ClinikoThis toolFree trial · from $45/moTrial onlyWeb
JaneFrom $59/moNoWeb
ZandaFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb
SimplePracticeFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CarepatronFree plan · from $31/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Practice BetterFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Cliniko starts at $45 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zanda, Carepatron and Practice Better.

Jane and SimplePractice score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessClinikoJaneZandaSimplePracticeCarepatronPractice Better

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of therapy and clinic software, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Cliniko

  1. Jane

    Booking, charting and payments for multi-practitioner health clinics

    • Jane starts at $59 per month (Balance, one practitioner and 20 appointments).
    • Jane also covers insurance billing.
    • Jane does not cover invoicing, which Cliniko does.

    Suits: Clinics with several practitioners who share rooms and front-desk staff

    Jane vs ClinikoJane pricing and details

  2. Zanda

    Browser-based practice software for allied health and therapy clinics

    • Zanda starts at $19 per month (Starter, one practitioner).
    • Zanda also covers transcription and insurance billing.
    • Zanda does not cover invoicing and class booking, which Cliniko does.

    Suits: Allied health and mental health clinics with several practitioners and rooms

    Zanda vs ClinikoZanda pricing and details

  3. SimplePractice

    Practice management and EHR for private-practice therapists

    • SimplePractice starts at $49 per month (Starter), after a first 3 months at $24.50.
    • SimplePractice also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SimplePractice also covers transcription and insurance billing.
    • SimplePractice does not cover invoicing and class booking, which Cliniko does.

    Suits: Solo therapists and counselors in the US who bill insurance

    SimplePractice vs ClinikoSimplePractice pricing and details

  4. Carepatron

    Practice management with a free plan, AI scribe and telehealth

    • Carepatron starts at $31 per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Carepatron has a free plan, which Cliniko lacks.
    • Carepatron also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Carepatron also covers transcription and insurance billing.
    • Carepatron does not cover invoicing and class booking, which Cliniko does.

    Suits: Solo practitioners who want to start on a free plan

    Carepatron vs ClinikoCarepatron pricing and details

  5. Practice Better

    Practice software for nutrition, wellness and therapy, with programs

    • Practice Better starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Practice Better has a free plan, which Cliniko lacks.
    • Practice Better also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Practice Better also covers online courses and insurance billing.
    • Practice Better does not cover invoicing and class booking, which Cliniko does.

    Suits: Nutritionists, dietitians and health coaches who sell programs

    Practice Better vs ClinikoPractice Better pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Cliniko

  • Prices step up in bands: a clinic with 6 practitioners pays $145 a month, the same as one with 8.
  • SMS reminders use prepaid credits at 10¢ per message; connected third-party apps may charge their own fees.
  • Cliniko's feature pages list no insurance claim filing or AI scribe of its own; those come from third-party connected apps.
  • There are no native mobile apps; the calendar and notes are mobile-friendly pages in the browser.
Cliniko pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Cliniko?

The alternatives to Cliniko in this directory are Jane, Zanda, SimplePractice, Carepatron and Practice Better. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cliniko.

Is there a free alternative to Cliniko?

Yes. Carepatron and Practice Better have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Cliniko alternatives work on Android?

The Cliniko listing does not include an Android app. SimplePractice, Carepatron and Practice Better list one.

Which Cliniko alternatives work on iOS?

The Cliniko listing does not include an iOS app. SimplePractice, Carepatron and Practice Better list one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.