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ChiroTouch vs Cliniko

ChiroTouch logo

ChiroTouch

Healthcare

Practice management software for chiropractic practices

From
$75/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: ChiroTouch chiroTouch does not publish specific pricing amounts on their website; 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: ChiroTouch covers Practice Management, Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChiroTouch and Cliniko actually diverge.

Attributes where ChiroTouch and Cliniko differ
AttributeChiroTouchCliniko
Starting price$75/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Mobile
Founded20012012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 ChiroTouch

  • Practice Management
  • EHR
  • Scheduling
  • Billing
  • Reports
  • Insurance
  • Clearinghouses
  • HIPAA

Only in Cliniko

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Online Booking
  • Client Management
  • Invoicing
  • Telehealth
  • Payment processors
  • Online forms
  • SOC2

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

ChiroTouch

  • Practice management and EHR for chiropractic clinicsnot Cliniko
  • Charting visits, scheduling patients and running front desk workflowsnot Cliniko
  • Insurance billing, claims submission and patient payment collectionnot Cliniko

Cliniko

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

Where each one falls short

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

ChiroTouch

  • ChiroTouch does not publish specific pricing amounts on their website
  • Three tiers exist (Start, Grow, Scale) but prices are not displayed
  • Company directs customers to book a demo or call 800.852.1771 for pricing details
  • Optional add-ons (CT Pay, CT Billing Suite, CT SmartFit) have unknown pricing
  • All ChiroTouch plans include AI features and unlimited support but cost comparison requires direct contact

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

ChiroTouch

$75/month
  • Essentials$75/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Billing

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 ChiroTouch if

  • You need practice management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want ehr.
ChiroTouch 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 ChiroTouch or Cliniko better?
Neither clearly leads. ChiroTouch starts at $75/month and Cliniko at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChiroTouch or Cliniko?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for ChiroTouch and Free for Cliniko.
Does ChiroTouch or Cliniko run on more platforms?
ChiroTouch runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChiroTouch starts at $75/month.
What is ChiroTouch best used for?
ChiroTouch is most often used for practice management and ehr for chiropractic clinics, charting visits, scheduling patients and running front desk workflows, insurance billing, claims submission and patient payment collection. Of those, practice management and ehr for chiropractic clinics and charting visits, scheduling patients and running front desk workflows are not what Cliniko is typically brought in for.
What can ChiroTouch do that Cliniko cannot?
ChiroTouch covers Practice Management, EHR, Scheduling, Billing. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Both handle Patient Portal, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChiroTouch: How much does ChiroTouch cost?

ChiroTouch does not publish pricing on their website. The company offers three tiers (Start, Grow, Scale), each with progressively more AI features, but pricing requires booking a demo or calling 800.852.1771 to speak with sales.

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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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ChiroTouch: What are the differences between ChiroTouch plans?

ChiroTouch Start is for efficient daily operations; ChiroTouch Grow (most popular) adds AI Scribe and multi-location support; ChiroTouch Scale adds AI Review Responder, AI Translator, and lead management. All plans include AI core features, guided onboarding, and unlimited support, but pricing requires direct contact.

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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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ChiroTouch: Are there add-ons available for ChiroTouch?

Yes, ChiroTouch offers optional add-ons including CT Pay (payment processing), CT Billing Suite (insurance billing), and CT SmartFit (exercise programs). Pricing for these add-ons is not disclosed and requires contacting ChiroTouch directly.

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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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