Head-to-head · Medical Appointment Scheduling Software
Cliniko vs Halaxy
Cliniko leads on 0 checks, Halaxy on 1, and 6 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 scoreCliniko · 8.6/10
- Free planonly Halaxy
- Free trialonly Cliniko
Cliniko scores higher on our rubric for medical appointment scheduling software: 8.6 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #20.
Halaxy offers free plan; Cliniko doesn't.
Cliniko is the better fit for established multi-practitioner practices. Halaxy is the better fit for practices wanting the broadest free platform.
- Cliniko fits best
Established multi-practitioner practices
- Halaxy fits best
Practices wanting the broadest free platform
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Side by side
| Feature | Cliniko 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Halaxy 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Medical Appointment Scheduling Software | #20 in Medical Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Established multi-practitioner practices | Practices wanting the broadest free platform |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $45/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 101+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cliniko 6/6 · Halaxy 6/6 | ||
| Patient reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital intake forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waitlist management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring appointments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included providers | 1 providers | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cliniko is cloud-based practice management software for clinics and allied health practitioners. It combines appointment scheduling with online bookings, automated email and SMS reminders, waitlist management, recurring appointments,… Read the review → |
Halaxy is cloud-based practice management software for healthcare practitioners and practices. It brings appointment scheduling, online bookings, practitioner directory listings, patient records, clinical notes, intake forms, telehealth,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cliniko — where it wins
- Online bookings, reminders, waitlists, and recurring appointments
- Telehealth, digital forms, Stripe payments, and invoicing
- Unlimited patients, locations, admin users, and reception users on the 1-practitioner plan
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $45 USD per month with no free plan
- Pricing increases by practitioner count, reaching $395 monthly for 26 to 200 practitioners
- Telehealth may require a credit card during the trial
Halaxy — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited practitioners, locations, and appointments
- Combines bookings, reminders, intake, telehealth, payments, and records
- Adds waitlists, recurring appointments, invoicing, rebates, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- SMS, telehealth, rebates, AI Scribe, and payments use paid add-ons or credits
- Pricing is region-specific and can include transaction fees
- Its broad clinical and financial scope may exceed simple scheduling needs
- Cliniko8.6/10 · 30-day trial
A broad scheduling and practice management platform for growing clinics.
Visit ClinikoFull verdict → - Halaxy6.6/10 · Free plan
A broad free platform covering scheduling, patient workflows, telehealth, and finances.
Visit HalaxyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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