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Calm vs Cliniko

Calm logo

Calm

Software

Sleep, meditation and relaxation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cliniko logo

Cliniko

Software

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
$59/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Calm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Calm free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment; 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: Calm covers Sleep Stories, Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Calm and Cliniko actually diverge.

Attributes where Calm and Cliniko differ
AttributeCalmCliniko
Starting priceFree$59/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).

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 Calm

  • Sleep Stories
  • Guided meditations
  • Daily Calm
  • Breathing exercises
  • Calm Body stretching
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Samsung Health

Only in Cliniko

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Calm

  • Workout trackingnot Cliniko
  • Nutrition managementnot Cliniko
  • Health monitoringnot Cliniko
  • Fitness coachingnot Cliniko
  • Wellness improvementnot Cliniko

Cliniko

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

Where each one falls short

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

Calm

  • Free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
  • Only one meditation per day included in free tier (Daily Calm)
  • Annual pricing is among the highest in the meditation app category
  • Less extensive free content library compared to Insight Timer (which has 100,000+ free meditations)
  • Limited customization of meditation sessions; mostly follows Calm's curated content

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

Calm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Calm
    • Select Sleep Stories
    • 1 breathing exercise
  • Premium Monthly$12.99/month
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Premium Annual$69.99/year
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Family Plan$99.99/year
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • All Premium content
    • Separate customization per member

Cliniko

$59/month
  • Professional$59/month
    • Scheduling
    • Patient portal
    • Invoicing

Which should you pick?

Choose Calm if

  • You need sleep stories.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want guided meditations.
Calm review

Choose Cliniko if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want online booking.
Cliniko review

Questions people ask

Is Calm or Cliniko better?
Neither clearly leads. Calm starts at Free and Cliniko at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Calm or Cliniko?
Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Calm and $59/month for Cliniko.
Does Calm or Cliniko run on more platforms?
Calm runs on iOS, Android, Web. Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Calm for free?
Yes. Calm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cliniko starts at $59/month.
What is Calm best used for?
Calm is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Cliniko is typically brought in for.
What can Calm do that Cliniko cannot?
Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Calm: What does Calm's free tier include?

The free plan includes 1 breathing exercise, Day 1 of programs, select Sleep Stories, and Scenes, plus the famous Daily Calm feature and bedtime stories. Most content is locked behind the paid tier.

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Calm: What is included in Calm Premium?

Calm Premium (all paid tiers are identical) includes The Daily Calm, Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, exclusive music playlists, masterclasses taught by experts, Daily Move video lessons for stretching and mindful movement, and the entire content library.

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Calm: How much does Calm Premium cost?

Monthly subscription is $12.99/month, annual is $69.99-$79.99/year, Family Plan is $99.99/year (includes 1 Admin + 5 Members), and lifetime membership is available as a one-time payment.

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Calm: Does Calm offer pricing for organizations or teams?

Yes. Calm offers organizational plans for groups of 5-300 people with per-seat pricing based on total 'covered lives.' Larger groups receive deeper discounts. Pricing is significantly reduced compared to individual subscriptions.

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Calm: Does Calm work offline?

Calm's app functions offline for already-downloaded content. Downloaded Sleep Stories, meditations, and Music programs can be accessed without an internet connection.

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