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Head-to-head · Clinic Management Software

Cliniko vs SimplePractice

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Cliniko #3 in Clinic Management Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Cliniko
SimplePractice #8 in Clinic Management Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit SimplePractice

Cliniko leads on 1 check, SimplePractice on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCliniko · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceCliniko · $45/mo
  • Free trialboth

Cliniko scores higher on our rubric for clinic management software: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Cliniko is cheaper to start at $45/user/mo against $49/user/mo.

Cliniko is the better fit for small clinics wanting simple, affordable workflows. SimplePractice is the better fit for solo practices seeking straightforward practice management.

  • Cliniko fits best

    Small clinics wanting simple, affordable workflows

  • SimplePractice fits best

    Solo practices seeking straightforward practice management

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Side by side

Feature Cliniko 8.7/10 Visit ↗ SimplePractice 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.2
Ranking #3 in Clinic Management Software #8 in Clinic Management Software
Best for Small clinics wanting simple, affordable workflows Solo practices seeking straightforward practice management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $45/mo (best) $49/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 101+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cliniko 1/6 · SimplePractice 1/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Electronic health records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Billing and claims Not checked yet Not checked yet
Telehealth visits ✓ ✓
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, reminders, waitlists, forms, telehealth and patient records
  • Unlimited admin and reception users, locations, storage and patients
  • A 30-day trial does not require a credit card to start
  • Combines appointment requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring visits
  • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and online payments
  • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards
Cons
  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $45 for one practitioner
  • Telehealth is among features that require a credit card to unlock
  • The listed integration is Stripe, despite 101 integrations overall
  • No free plan; paid monthly plans start at $49
  • Starter does not list secure messaging or a client waitlist
  • Additional clinicians on Plus incur a per-clinician fee
Our verdict

Cliniko brings scheduling, online bookings, patient records, treatment notes, digital forms, invoicing and reporting into a cloud-based practice management service. It is aimed at healthcare practitioners and clinics that want core…

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SimplePractice combines electronic health records and practice-management tools for therapists and other health and wellness professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and psychiatrists. Scheduling, a…

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  1. ClinikoClinic Management Software 8.730-day trial
  2. SimplePracticeClinic Management Software 8.230-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cliniko — where it wins

    • Combines booking, reminders, waitlists, forms, telehealth and patient records
    • Unlimited admin and reception users, locations, storage and patients
    • A 30-day trial does not require a credit card to start

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $45 for one practitioner
    • Telehealth is among features that require a credit card to unlock
    • The listed integration is Stripe, despite 101 integrations overall

  • SimplePractice — where it wins

    • Combines appointment requests, reminders, waitlists and recurring visits
    • Client Portal supports intake forms, consent documents and online payments
    • Telehealth includes waiting rooms, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid monthly plans start at $49
    • Starter does not list secure messaging or a client waitlist
    • Additional clinicians on Plus incur a per-clinician fee

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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