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Free alternatives to Cliniko

Cliniko has no free plan. 7 of the 38 other therapy and clinic software in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Cliniko is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $45 per month (1 practitioner). All of them pair the free plan with paid ones.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Cliniko

  1. Carepatron

    Practice management with a free plan, AI scribe and telehealth

    What is free: Unlimited clients, telehealth, client portal, online payments and the AI scribe, with up to 100 appointments, 1 GB of storage and 100 emails a month per user.

    • Carepatron starts at $31 per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly). Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Carepatron has a free plan. Cliniko does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Carepatron lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Carepatron also covers transcription and insurance billing.
    Carepatron vs ClinikoCarepatron pricing and details

  2. Practice Better

    Practice software for nutrition, wellness and therapy, with programs

    What is free: Sprout plan: 3 clients, 100 MB of storage, online scheduling, payments, templates, session notes and the mobile apps. No telehealth. Aimed at students and new practitioners.

    • Practice Better starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly). Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Practice Better has a free plan. Cliniko does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Practice Better lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Practice Better also covers online courses and insurance billing.
    Practice Better vs ClinikoPractice Better pricing and details

  3. Halaxy

    Free practice management software for health practitioners

    What is free: Core software is free: calendar, online bookings, email reminders, patient records, invoicing, reports and 700+ templates, with no practitioner limit.

    • Halaxy starts at AUD $0.15 to $0.22 per add-on credit, including GST. Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Halaxy has a free plan. Cliniko does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Halaxy also covers reports and insurance billing.
    • Cliniko also covers invoicing and class booking.
    Halaxy vs ClinikoHalaxy pricing and details

  4. Sessions Health

    Mental health EHR with a free plan and low-cost insurance claims

    What is free: Freemium plan: up to 3 active clients and 1 practitioner with the full EHR, but no administrators; it moves to Professional beyond 3 clients.

    • Sessions Health starts at $39 per month for the first practitioner. Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Sessions Health has a free plan. Cliniko does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Sessions Health also covers transcription and insurance billing.
    • Cliniko also covers invoicing and class booking.
    Sessions Health pricing and details

  5. Upheal

    AI therapy notes, with an optional full practice EHR

    What is free: Basic AI notes from text, dictation or uploads for individual therapy only, plus telehealth calls without AI.

    • Upheal starts at $39 per month for AI notes. Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Upheal has a free plan. Cliniko does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Upheal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Upheal also covers transcription and insurance billing.
    Upheal pricing and details

  6. Charm EHR

    Cloud EHR with an AI scribe for medical and psychiatry practices

    What is free: The vendor says you can start for free; the free version's limits are not published.

    • Charm EHR has a free plan. Cliniko does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Charm EHR also covers templates and insurance billing.
    • Cliniko also covers invoicing and class booking.
    Charm EHR pricing and details

  7. Heidi Health

    AI medical scribe that writes clinical notes from visits

    What is free: Unlimited ambient AI documentation and clinical answers with citations, with a small weekly usage allowance for agents.

    • Heidi Health starts at $110 per user / month, billed annually ($150 billed monthly). Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Heidi Health has a free plan. Cliniko does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heidi Health lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Heidi Health also covers transcription, dictation and templates.
    Heidi Health pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Cliniko?

Yes. Carepatron, Practice Better, Halaxy, Sessions Health, Upheal, Charm EHR and Heidi Health are free or have a free plan.

Does Cliniko have a free plan?

Cliniko has no free plan. Cliniko is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $45 per month (1 practitioner).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Cliniko: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.