Is AVImark or Cliniko better?

Neither clearly leads. AVImark 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, AVImark or Cliniko?

Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for AVImark and Free for Cliniko.

Does AVImark or Cliniko run on more platforms?

AVImark runs on Windows. Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile.

Can I use Cliniko for free?

Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AVImark starts at On request.

What is AVImark best used for?

AVImark is most often used for a single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an it provider, a practice whose staff are fast in avimark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of moving, a rural clinic with poor connectivity that cannot depend on a browser based system, a practice buying covetrus pharmacy and supplies that wants prescription workflow in the same system. Of those, a single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an it provider and a practice whose staff are fast in avimark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of moving are not what Cliniko is typically brought in for.

What can AVImark do that Cliniko cannot?

AVImark covers Medical records, Appointment scheduling, Invoicing and estimates, Inventory and controlled drugs. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing.

Veterinary · head to head

AVImark vs Cliniko

AVImark

Veterinary

Long-running Windows practice management software for veterinary clinics, now part of Covetrus

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only Cliniko has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Each has a real cost: AVImark the owner markets a different cloud platform as its strategic product, so AVImark development is maintenance paced and buyers should expect a migration conversation rather than a long roadmap.; 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: AVImark covers Medical records, Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AVImark and Cliniko actually diverge.

Attributes where AVImark and Cliniko differ
Attribute	AVImark	Cliniko
Starting price	On request	Free
Pricing model	quote	subscription
Free tier	No	Yes
Platforms	Windows	Web, Mobile
Category	Veterinary	Healthcare
Founded	Unknown	2012

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

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 AVImark

Medical records
Appointment scheduling
Invoicing and estimates
Inventory and controlled drugs
Reminders
Add-on modules

Only in Cliniko

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

What people use each for

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

AVImark

A single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an IT providernot Cliniko
A practice whose staff are fast in AVImark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of movingnot Cliniko
A rural clinic with poor connectivity that cannot depend on a browser based systemnot Cliniko
A practice buying Covetrus pharmacy and supplies that wants prescription workflow in the same systemnot Cliniko

Cliniko

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

Where each one falls short

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

AVImark

The owner markets a different cloud platform as its strategic product, so AVImark development is maintenance paced and buyers should expect a migration conversation rather than a long roadmap.
Meaningful capabilities including imaging, client communication and wellness plans are separately priced modules, so the quoted base licence understates what a working configuration costs.
It is Windows and server based, which pushes hardware, backup and IT support costs onto the practice and rules out browser or tablet use in the examination room.
The interface is keyboard driven and dated, which suits long-serving staff but slows new hires and makes onboarding relief staff harder.
Data lives in a local database with limited export tooling, so extracting a clean history when moving to another system is a paid conversion project rather than a download.

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

AVImark

On request

AVImark$undefined/year
- Licence plus annual maintenance and support agreement
- Add-on modules priced individually
- Server, backup and workstation costs borne by the practice

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 AVImark if

You need medical records.
You work on Windows.
You also want appointment scheduling.

AVImark 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 AVImark or Cliniko better?: Neither clearly leads. AVImark 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, AVImark or Cliniko?: Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for AVImark and Free for Cliniko.
Does AVImark or Cliniko run on more platforms?: AVImark runs on Windows. Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Cliniko for free?: Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AVImark starts at On request.
What is AVImark best used for?: AVImark is most often used for a single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an it provider, a practice whose staff are fast in avimark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of moving, a rural clinic with poor connectivity that cannot depend on a browser based system, a practice buying covetrus pharmacy and supplies that wants prescription workflow in the same system. Of those, a single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an it provider and a practice whose staff are fast in avimark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of moving are not what Cliniko is typically brought in for.
What can AVImark do that Cliniko cannot?: AVImark covers Medical records, Appointment scheduling, Invoicing and estimates, Inventory and controlled drugs. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AVImark: Who owns AVImark now?

Covetrus, following its spin-out from Henry Schein in 2019 and its move to private ownership in 2022. It was originally a McAllister Software Systems product.

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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AVImark: Is AVImark being discontinued?

No announcement of that, but Covetrus positions Pulse as its cloud platform. Ask for written roadmap commitments before signing a multi-year agreement.

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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AVImark: Can AVImark be run in the cloud?

Only by hosting it on a remote Windows server. It is not a browser application.

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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AVImark: Is it cheaper than cloud practice management systems?

On licence cost yes, but add server, backup, IT support and paid modules before making the comparison.

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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AVImark vs Cliniko

AVImark

Cliniko

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in AVImark

Only in Cliniko

What people use each for

AVImark

Cliniko

Where each one falls short

AVImark

Cliniko

Pricing, plan by plan

AVImark

Cliniko

Which should you pick?

Choose AVImark if

Choose Cliniko if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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