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Cerner PowerWorks vs Cliniko

Cerner PowerWorks logo

Cerner PowerWorks

Healthcare

Revenue cycle management and financial solutions from Cerner

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.
  • They diverge on capability: Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding, Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cerner PowerWorks and Cliniko actually diverge.

Attributes where Cerner PowerWorks and Cliniko differ
AttributeCerner PowerWorksCliniko
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Mobile
Founded19792012

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 Cerner PowerWorks

  • Medical Coding
  • Charge Capture
  • Claims Management
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Analytics
  • Billing Integration
  • Clearinghouses
  • Insurance Plans

Only in Cliniko

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

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cerner PowerWorks

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

Cliniko

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cerner PowerWorks

Nothing recorded yet. See the Cerner PowerWorks review.

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

Cerner PowerWorks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Cerner PowerWorks 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 Cerner PowerWorks if

  • You need medical coding.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want charge capture.
Cerner PowerWorks 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 Cerner PowerWorks or Cliniko better?
Neither clearly leads. Cerner PowerWorks 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, Cerner PowerWorks or Cliniko?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cerner PowerWorks and Free for Cliniko.
Does Cerner PowerWorks or Cliniko run on more platforms?
Cerner PowerWorks 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. Cerner PowerWorks starts at On request.
What is Cerner PowerWorks best used for?
Cerner PowerWorks 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 Cerner PowerWorks do that Cliniko cannot?
Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding, Charge Capture, Claims Management, Accounts Receivable. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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