Head-to-head · Medical Scheduling
Clinicmaster vs Cliniko
Clinicmaster leads on 0 checks, Cliniko on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreClinicmaster · 8.7/10
- Free trialonly Cliniko
- Most featuresClinicmaster · 6 of 6
Clinicmaster scores higher on our rubric for medical scheduling: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Clinicmaster is the better fit for multi-provider clinics managing complex operations. Cliniko is the better fit for small practices wanting predictable scheduling pricing.
- Clinicmaster fits best
Multi-provider clinics managing complex operations
- Cliniko fits best
Small practices wanting predictable scheduling pricing
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Side by side
| Feature | Clinicmaster 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Cliniko 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Medical Scheduling | #7 in Medical Scheduling |
| Best for | Multi-provider clinics managing complex operations | Small practices wanting predictable scheduling pricing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $45/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA | GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 28+ integrations | 101+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Clinicmaster 6/6 · Cliniko 0/6 | ||
| Patient self-scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Appointment reminders | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Calendar sync | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multi-location scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Telehealth booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| EHR integration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Clinicmaster is a cloud-based clinic management platform for healthcare practices and multi-location groups, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, psychology, and massage therapy clinics. Its scheduling combines patient self-booking… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Clinicmaster — where it wins
- Combines self-booking, shared calendars, reminders, and waitlists
- Supports group, recurring, and family appointments plus telehealth
- Links appointments to cases, treatment plans, insurance, and outcomes
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is tailored and provided by quote rather than fixed public plans
- The listed platform is web-based
- Email is the listed support channel
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
- Clinicmaster8.7/10 · Pricing on request
Clinicmaster connects appointment scheduling with patient cases, treatment plans, and insurance tracking.
Visit ClinicmasterFull verdict → - Cliniko8.3/10 · 30-day trial
Cliniko combines online booking, patient records, forms and telehealth in one clinic system.
Visit ClinikoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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