Best Cliniko Alternatives for Clinics (2026)
Tolodora Editorial Team
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Cliniko is a well-loved practice management tool for allied health, but clinics sometimes want an alternative — for a different feature set, price, or fit for their discipline. Whatever's prompting the search, there are excellent Cliniko alternatives for running a clinic.
Below are the best Cliniko alternatives for clinics in 2026, ranked for features, ease and fit. Each helps you manage bookings, notes and payments, with its own strength.
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| # | Tool | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane | Allied health and therapy clinics. | 4.5/5 |
| 2 | SimplePractice | Therapists and health & wellness practices. | 4.3/5 |
| 3 | Square | Small clinics wanting free booking + payments. | 4.4/5 |
| 4 | Acuity Scheduling | Clinics wanting flexible booking + intake. | 4.4/5 |
| 5 | SimplyBook.me | Clinics wanting a customisable booking system. | 4.3/5 |
| 6 | Vagaro | Wellness and multi-practitioner clinics. | 4.4/5 |
Jane
- Pricing
- 8.2/10
- Functionality
- 9.4/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 9.2/10
What I like
Purpose-built practice management with charting and billing.
Best for
Allied health and therapy clinics.
If you run this kind of clinic operation, it belongs on your list. Jane is a beloved practice management platform for allied health, therapy and wellness clinics, with online booking, charting, billing, telehealth and insurance workflows. For clinics wanting a polished, purpose-built alternative with excellent support, Jane is a top choice.
SimplePractice
- Pricing
- 7.8/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.6/10
What I like
Notes, scheduling, billing and a client portal for practitioners.
Best for
Therapists and health & wellness practices.
If you run this kind of clinic operation, it belongs on your list. SimplePractice is a leading platform for therapists and wellness practitioners, combining scheduling, documentation, billing, telehealth and a client portal. For mental health and solo/group practices wanting a complete, compliant system, it's a strong Cliniko alternative.
Square
- Pricing
- 9.2/10
- Functionality
- 8.4/10
- Ease of use
- 9.2/10
- Support
- 8.2/10
What I like
Free to start, with booking, reminders and payments.
Best for
Small clinics wanting free booking + payments.
Square Appointments is a low-cost option for small clinics that mainly need booking and payments — free for a single practitioner, with reminders and a card on file. It lacks clinical notes, but for simple booking-and-pay needs it's easy and affordable. For clinics, it's one of the stronger options on this shortlist.
Acuity Scheduling
- Pricing
- 8.4/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.4/10
What I like
Custom rules, intake forms and payment at booking.
Best for
Clinics wanting flexible booking + intake.
Plenty of clinics land on it after weighing the field. Acuity Scheduling is excellent for clinics that want flexible booking with intake forms, packages and payment at booking. It's not full practice management, but for scheduling and client intake it's powerful and can pair with other tools.
SimplyBook.me
- Pricing
- 8.8/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 8.4/10
- Support
- 8.2/10
What I like
Modular features to fit your clinic's workflow.
Best for
Clinics wanting a customisable booking system.
SimplyBook.me offers highly customisable booking through modular features — intake forms, memberships, classes and payments — with a branded page and a free tier. For clinics wanting control over booking without full practice management, it's flexible and affordable. It's a common pick among clinics comparing their choices.
Vagaro
- Pricing
- 8.6/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.6/10
- Support
- 8.4/10
What I like
All-in-one with booking, payments and a marketplace.
Best for
Wellness and multi-practitioner clinics.
Vagaro is an all-in-one for wellness and multi-practitioner clinics, handling booking, memberships, payments, marketing and a client marketplace. For a wellness-oriented clinic wanting to run the whole business in one place, it's a comprehensive alternative. For clinics, it's one of the stronger options on this shortlist.
How to choose the right Cliniko alternative
Allied health or therapy clinic wanting purpose-built practice management? Jane or SimplePractice. Small clinic needing simple booking and payments? Square. Flexible booking with intake? Acuity Scheduling or SimplyBook.me. Wellness or multi-practitioner all-in-one? Vagaro. Most offer trials, so test the booking and notes workflow before committing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Cliniko alternative for a therapy practice?
SimplePractice and Jane are the strongest for therapy and allied health practices, both offering scheduling, clinical documentation, billing, telehealth and client portals in a compliant, purpose-built system. Choose based on your discipline, region and feature preferences.
Which alternative is cheapest for a small clinic?
Square Appointments (free for a single practitioner) and SimplyBook.me (free tier) are the cheapest for booking and payments, though they lack full clinical notes. For proper practice management, Jane and SimplePractice cost more but include charting and billing built for clinics.
Do these alternatives include clinical notes and telehealth?
Jane and SimplePractice include clinical notes/charting and telehealth as core features, like Cliniko. Square, Acuity and SimplyBook.me focus on booking and payments, so if you need documentation and telehealth, Jane or SimplePractice are the right choices.
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