Skip to content
ToolGPA

Alternatives · Therapy & Clinics

Medesk alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Medesk alternative for most people is SimplePractice (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of therapy and clinic software. The best free one is Halaxy (3.0 GPA).

Medesk compared with 6 alternatives: Jane, Cliniko, Halaxy, Nookal, SimplePractice and 1 more.

Medesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $28 per month for up to 50 appointments (US). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

Black Friday: is there a Medesk sale?

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MedeskThis toolFree plan · from $28/moYesWeb
JaneFrom $59/moNoWeb
ClinikoFree trial · from $45/moTrial onlyWeb
HalaxyFree plan · from $0.15YesWeb
NookalFree trial · from $87/moTrial onlyWeb
SimplePracticeFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CliniceaFree trialTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

Medesk starts at $28 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Jane and SimplePractice score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessMedeskJaneClinikoNookalSimplePractice

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 Medesk

  1. Jane

    Booking, charting and payments for multi-practitioner health clinics

    • Jane starts at $59 per month (Balance, one practitioner and 20 appointments).
    • Jane has no free plan, unlike Medesk.
    • Jane also covers insurance billing and class booking.
    • Jane does not cover invoicing and reports, which Medesk does.

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

    Jane vs MedeskJane pricing and details

  2. Cliniko

    Practice management for allied health clinics, priced by practitioners

    • Cliniko starts at $45 per month (1 practitioner).
    • Cliniko has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Medesk.
    • Cliniko also covers class booking.
    • Cliniko does not cover reports, which Medesk does.

    Suits: Allied health clinics that run classes as well as one-on-one visits

    Cliniko vs MedeskCliniko pricing and details

  3. Halaxy

    Free practice management software for health practitioners

    • Halaxy starts at AUD $0.15 to $0.22 per add-on credit, including GST.
    • Halaxy also covers insurance billing.
    • Halaxy does not cover invoicing, which Medesk does.

    Suits: Solo and small practices that want to avoid a monthly software fee

    Halaxy vs MedeskHalaxy pricing and details

  4. Nookal

    Practice management for allied health clinics, priced per practitioner

    • Nookal starts at $87 per month for 1 practitioner (Essentials).
    • Nookal has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Medesk.
    • Nookal also covers insurance billing.
    • Nookal does not cover telehealth, which Medesk does.

    Suits: Physio, psychology and other allied health clinics, mainly in Australia, New Zealand and the UK

    Nookal vs MedeskNookal pricing and details

  5. 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Medesk.
    • SimplePractice also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SimplePractice also covers transcription and insurance billing.
    • SimplePractice does not cover invoicing and reports, which Medesk does.

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

    SimplePractice vs MedeskSimplePractice pricing and details

  6. Clinicea

    Clinic management software with a customizable EMR

    • Clinicea starts at MYR 69 per practitioner / month.
    • Clinicea has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Medesk.
    • Clinicea also covers inventory.
    • Clinicea does not cover reports and telehealth, which Medesk does.

    Suits: Single-doctor and multi-doctor clinics that want a record built from their own forms

    Clinicea vs MedeskClinicea pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Medesk

  • The Pro price is quoted per 50 appointments a month, so it grows with volume; the free plan stops at 50.
  • The pricing page shows different prices by country; $28 is the figure listed for the US.
  • Extra modules cost 20% more on top of the base appointment price, and SMS is paid per message.
  • Insurance claim submission is not listed on the pricing page.
Medesk pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Medesk?

The alternatives to Medesk in this directory are Jane, Cliniko, Halaxy, Nookal, SimplePractice and Clinicea. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Medesk.

Is there a free alternative to Medesk?

Yes. Halaxy has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Medesk alternatives work on Android?

The Medesk listing does not include an Android app. SimplePractice lists one.

Which Medesk alternatives work on iOS?

The Medesk listing does not include an iOS app. SimplePractice lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.