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Head-to-head · Patient Management

Cliniko vs PatientNow

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Cliniko #1 in Patient Management 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Cliniko
PatientNow #3 in Patient Management 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit PatientNow

Cliniko leads on 0 checks, PatientNow on 0, and 2 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 scoreCliniko · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly Cliniko

Cliniko scores higher on our rubric for patient management: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Cliniko is the better fit for practices needing comprehensive, affordable management. PatientNow is the better fit for aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs.

  • Cliniko fits best

    Practices needing comprehensive, affordable management

  • PatientNow fits best

    Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs

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Side by side

Feature Cliniko 8.9/10 Visit ↗ PatientNow 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #1 in Patient Management #3 in Patient Management
Best for Practices needing comprehensive, affordable management Aesthetic and specialty clinics with deep workflow needs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $45/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, SOC 2
Integrations 101+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cliniko 1/6 · PatientNow 1/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
EHR integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scheduling, reminders, forms, records, payments and telehealth in one system
  • Unlimited admin users, locations, storage and patients on every plan
  • 30-day trial with no card required to start
  • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
  • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
  • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services
Cons
  • Monthly pricing increases substantially as practitioner count grows
  • Web-only deployment may not fit teams needing native apps
  • Telehealth requires entering a credit card before it unlocks
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
  • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
  • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows
Our verdict

Cliniko is cloud-based practice management software for healthcare clinics and practitioners. It brings online booking, appointment scheduling, automated SMS and email reminders, repeat appointments, wait-list management, digital forms,…

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PatientNow combines practice management and electronic medical records for aesthetic and wellness practices, including med spas, plastic surgery, dermatology, weight loss, IV therapy and wellness clinics. Its workflow spans online booking…

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  1. ClinikoPatient Management 8.930-day trial
  2. PatientNowPatient Management 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cliniko — where it wins

    • Scheduling, reminders, forms, records, payments and telehealth in one system
    • Unlimited admin users, locations, storage and patients on every plan
    • 30-day trial with no card required to start

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly pricing increases substantially as practitioner count grows
    • Web-only deployment may not fit teams needing native apps
    • Telehealth requires entering a credit card before it unlocks

  • PatientNow — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, reminders, waitlists and recurring treatments
    • Patient records include charting, photos, prescriptions, labs and telehealth
    • Integrates with specialty, lab, payment and accounting services

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote and demo
    • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access is limited to schedule management
    • Pro is needed for full EMR, labs and insurance workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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