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Head-to-head · Medical Scheduling

Cal.com vs Cliniko

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Cal.com #1 in Medical Scheduling 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Cal.com
Cliniko #7 in Medical Scheduling 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Cliniko

Cal.com leads on 2 checks, Cliniko on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCal.com · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceCal.com · $12/user/mo
  • Free planonly Cal.com
  • Free trialboth

Cal.com scores higher on our rubric for medical scheduling: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Cal.com offers free plan; Cliniko doesn't. Cal.com is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $45/mo.

Cal.com is the better fit for teams needing flexible scheduling across platforms. Cliniko is the better fit for small practices wanting predictable scheduling pricing.

  • Cal.com fits best

    Teams needing flexible scheduling across platforms

  • Cliniko fits best

    Small practices wanting predictable scheduling pricing

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Side by side

Feature Cal.com 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Cliniko 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #1 in Medical Scheduling #7 in Medical Scheduling
Best for Teams needing flexible scheduling across platforms Small practices wanting predictable scheduling pricing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $12/user/mo (best) $45/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 100+ integrations 101+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cal.com 0/6 · Cliniko 0/6
Patient self-scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
EHR integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars.
  • Teams adds round-robin scheduling, routing forms and booking analytics.
  • Offers hosted and self-hosted options, plus APIs and webhooks.
  • Online booking, reminders, waitlists and repeat appointments
  • Digital forms, patient records, payments and invoicing
  • Monthly pricing scales by practitioner count, with unlimited admin users
Cons
  • Medical-specific scheduling depth is limited.
  • Teams starts at $12 per user per month with annual billing.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom.
  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $45
  • Telehealth access requires entering a credit card
  • Web platform only; Stripe is the named integration
Our verdict

Cal.com provides scheduling software for individuals, teams, organizations and developers. Booking pages let people schedule appointments against calendar availability, with conflict checking, reminders and payment collection. Its broad…

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Cliniko is cloud-based practice management software for healthcare clinics and practitioners. Its scheduling tools cover online appointment booking, repeat appointments, waitlists for cancelled slots, and automated reminders by SMS and…

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  1. Cal.comMedical Scheduling 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. ClinikoMedical Scheduling 8.330-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cal.com — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited event types and calendars.
    • Teams adds round-robin scheduling, routing forms and booking analytics.
    • Offers hosted and self-hosted options, plus APIs and webhooks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Medical-specific scheduling depth is limited.
    • Teams starts at $12 per user per month with annual billing.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom.

  • Cliniko — where it wins

    • Online booking, reminders, waitlists and repeat appointments
    • Digital forms, patient records, payments and invoicing
    • Monthly pricing scales by practitioner count, with unlimited admin users

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $45
    • Telehealth access requires entering a credit card
    • Web platform only; Stripe is the named integration
  • Cal.com9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible booking, routing and payments, though its focus is general-purpose scheduling.

    Visit Cal.comFull verdict →
  • Cliniko8.3/10 · 30-day trial

    Cliniko combines online booking, patient records, forms and telehealth in one clinic system.

    Visit ClinikoFull verdict →

More comparisons

All medical scheduling comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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