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Allscripts TouchWorks vs Cliniko

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Allscripts TouchWorks

Healthcare

Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory care

From
$200/month
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 TouchWorks 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 TouchWorks 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 TouchWorks and Cliniko actually diverge.

Attributes where Allscripts TouchWorks and Cliniko differ
AttributeAllscripts TouchWorksCliniko
Starting price$200/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded19862012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Mobile), 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 TouchWorks

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Practice Management
  • ePrescribing
  • Scheduling
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • HL7
  • FHIR
  • Labs

Only in Cliniko

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

Both cover

  • Patient Portal
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Allscripts TouchWorks

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

Cliniko

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

Where each one falls short

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

Allscripts TouchWorks

  • Allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
  • Pricing is not published
  • TouchWorks is not named on the Veradigm site, so whether it survives as a distinct product cannot be confirmed 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 TouchWorks

$200/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts TouchWorks 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 TouchWorks if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want practice management.
Allscripts TouchWorks 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 TouchWorks or Cliniko better?
Neither clearly leads. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Cliniko at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Allscripts TouchWorks or Cliniko?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Allscripts TouchWorks and Free for Cliniko.
Does Allscripts TouchWorks or Cliniko run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month.
What is Allscripts TouchWorks best used for?
Allscripts TouchWorks 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 TouchWorks do that Cliniko cannot?
Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, ePrescribing, Scheduling. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Both handle Patient Portal, SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Allscripts TouchWorks: How is Allscripts TouchWorks priced?

Pricing is not published on Veradigm's website. Costs are customized based on practice size, feature requirements, and deployment preferences.

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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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Allscripts TouchWorks: How do I get pricing and request a demo for TouchWorks?

Contact a Veradigm Account Executive or use the 'Get Demo' button on their website to discuss pricing, trial programs, and implementation.

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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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Allscripts TouchWorks: What market segments does Veradigm serve?

Veradigm serves healthcare providers with EHR and practice management solutions, life sciences companies, and health plans/payers with risk adjustment and quality analytics.

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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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