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Allscripts Professional EHR vs Cliniko

Allscripts Professional EHR logo

Allscripts Professional EHR

Healthcare

On-premise EHR solution for physician practices and hospitals

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cliniko logo

Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cliniko has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Allscripts Professional EHR allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired; Cliniko priced in practitioner bands rather than per seat, so a clinic adding a sixth practitioner jumps from $95 to $145 a month
  • They diverge on capability: Allscripts Professional EHR covers Electronic Health Records, Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Allscripts Professional EHR and Cliniko actually diverge.

Attributes where Allscripts Professional EHR and Cliniko differ
AttributeAllscripts Professional EHRCliniko
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Mobile
Founded19862012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Allscripts Professional EHR

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Order Management
  • Laboratory Integration
  • Patient Management
  • Reporting and Analytics
  • HL7
  • FHIR

Only in Cliniko

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Online Booking
  • Client Management
  • Invoicing
  • Patient Portal
  • Telehealth
  • Payment processors
  • Online forms

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Allscripts Professional EHR

  • Patient Carenot Cliniko
  • Medical Recordsnot Cliniko
  • Practice Managementnot Cliniko
  • Telehealthnot Cliniko

Cliniko

  • Practice management for allied health clinicsnot Allscripts Professional EHR
  • Appointment scheduling and online bookingsnot Allscripts Professional EHR
  • Clinical notes and patient recordsnot Allscripts Professional EHR
  • Telehealth consultationsnot Allscripts Professional EHR
  • Invoicing and payment tracking for a multi-practitioner clinicnot Allscripts Professional EHR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Allscripts Professional EHR

  • Allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
  • Pricing is not published
  • The Veradigm site no longer names Professional EHR as a distinct product, which makes its current status hard to establish from the vendor

Cliniko

  • Priced in practitioner bands rather than per seat, so a clinic adding a sixth practitioner jumps from $95 to $145 a month
  • The top published band stops at 200 practitioners
  • SMS is charged separately at 10 cents a message
  • Telehealth requires entering card details before it unlocks, even during the trial
  • There is no free tier, only a 30 day trial

Pricing, plan by plan

Allscripts Professional EHR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts Professional EHR review.

Cliniko

Free
  • 1 Practitioner$45/month
  • 2-5 Practitioners$95/month
  • 6-8 Practitioners$145/month
  • 9-12 Practitioners$195/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Allscripts Professional EHR if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want clinical documentation.
Allscripts Professional EHR review

Choose Cliniko if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want online booking.
Cliniko review

Questions people ask

Is Allscripts Professional EHR or Cliniko better?
Neither clearly leads. Allscripts Professional EHR starts at On request and Cliniko at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Allscripts Professional EHR or Cliniko?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Allscripts Professional EHR and Free for Cliniko.
Does Allscripts Professional EHR or Cliniko run on more platforms?
Allscripts Professional EHR runs on Web, Desktop. Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Allscripts Professional EHR starts at On request.
What is Allscripts Professional EHR best used for?
Allscripts Professional EHR is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Cliniko is typically brought in for.
What can Allscripts Professional EHR do that Cliniko cannot?
Allscripts Professional EHR covers Electronic Health Records, Clinical Documentation, Order Management, Laboratory Integration. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Allscripts Professional EHR: What is the cost of Allscripts Professional EHR?

Allscripts Professional EHR uses quote-based pricing. Organizations must contact the vendor directly to receive customized pricing based on their specific requirements and implementation needs.

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Cliniko: How much does Cliniko cost for a practice?

Cliniko uses per-practitioner pricing: 1 practitioner $45/month, 2-5 practitioners $95/month, 6-8 practitioners $145/month, 9-12 practitioners $195/month, 13-25 practitioners $295/month, 26-200 practitioners $395/month.

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Cliniko: Does Cliniko offer a free trial?

Cliniko is free to try for the first 30 days with no credit card required initially. A credit card is required to unlock features like Telehealth after the trial begins.

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Cliniko: What is included in all Cliniko plans?

Every Cliniko subscription includes complete feature access, unlimited admin and reception users, unlimited locations, unlimited file storage, unlimited patients, 24/7 monitoring, automatic backups, regular updates, and 24/7 customer support.

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Cliniko: Does Cliniko charge extra for SMS and what discounts apply?

SMS messaging costs 10 cents per message (pre-paid credits required). Annual billing includes one month free every year. Charities and educational institutions qualify for free access. Cliniko commits to no feature-specific fees beyond SMS and offers no annual commitment discounts.

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