Head-to-head · Telemedicine Software
Doxy.me vs Cliniko
Doxy.me leads on 1 check, Cliniko on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDoxy.me · 8.5/10
- Free planonly Doxy.me
- Free trialonly Cliniko
Doxy.me scores higher on our rubric for telemedicine software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Doxy.me offers free plan; Cliniko doesn't.
Doxy.me is the better fit for providers seeking free, simple video visits. Cliniko is the better fit for small practices needing telehealth with practice management.
- Doxy.me fits best
Providers seeking free, simple video visits
- Cliniko fits best
Small practices needing telehealth with practice management
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Side by side
| Feature | Doxy.me 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Cliniko 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Telemedicine Software | #4 in Telemedicine Software |
| Best for | Providers seeking free, simple video visits | Small practices needing telehealth with practice management |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $45/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 101+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Doxy.me 0/4 · Cliniko 0/4 | ||
| Video visits | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Patient scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| E-prescribing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Patient portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| HIPAA support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app coverage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included providers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Doxy.me is a cloud telemedicine platform for healthcare providers, clinics, and health systems. Visits run in a web browser, and patients can join through a provider link without downloading software or creating an account. The workflow… Read the review → |
Cliniko brings telehealth into a broader cloud-based practice management system for clinics and healthcare practitioners. Patients can book appointments online, receive SMS or email reminders, complete digital forms and pay online;… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Doxy.me — where it wins
- Free plan covers basic browser-based telehealth video visits
- Waiting rooms, messaging, transfers, and group calls support clinical workflows
- HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, SSO, and two-factor compliance options
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to basic telehealth video visits
- Premium features require an annually billed plan
- Support is listed through documentation rather than live channels
Cliniko — where it wins
- Combines video visits with scheduling, patient records, forms and payments
- Includes appointment reminders, repeat bookings and a waitlist
- Plans include unlimited admin users, locations, storage and patients
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $45 for one practitioner
- Telehealth is not unlocked until a credit card is entered
- Listed platform support is limited to web
- Doxy.me8.5/10 · Free plan
A free, browser-based telehealth platform with practical clinical workflows.
Visit Doxy.meFull verdict → - Cliniko8.3/10 · 30-day trial
Telehealth sits alongside scheduling, records, forms and payments in one clinic system.
Visit ClinikoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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