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Cliniko vs Curve Dental

Cliniko logo

Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Curve Dental logo

Curve Dental

Dental

Cloud-Based Dental Practice Management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cliniko has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cliniko priced in practitioner bands rather than per seat, so a clinic adding a sixth practitioner jumps from $95 to $145 a month; Curve Dental pricing not publicly disclosed; requires personalised quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Curve Dental covers Cloud-based platform.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and Curve Dental actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and Curve Dental differ
AttributeClinikoCurve Dental
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileCloud-hosted
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded20122004

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 Cliniko

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

Only in Curve Dental

  • Cloud-based platform
  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical charting
  • Insurance management
  • Digital imaging
  • Patient communication
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Mobile access

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cliniko

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

Curve Dental

  • Cloud-based practice management for dental clinicsnot Cliniko
  • Integrated clinical charting, front office, and billing systemsnot Cliniko
  • Electronic claims processing with automatic updatesnot Cliniko
  • Patient engagement tools with 24/7 support includednot Cliniko

Where each one falls short

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

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

Curve Dental

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed; requires personalised quote request
  • Startup practices receive special pricing but rates not specified
  • Implementation and licence fees apply with initial upfront costs
  • All-in-one model means no option to use only specific features separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Cliniko

Free
  • 1 Practitioner$45/month
  • 2-5 Practitioners$95/month
  • 6-8 Practitioners$145/month
  • 9-12 Practitioners$195/month

Curve Dental

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Curve Dental review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Curve Dental if

  • You need cloud-based platform.
  • You work on Cloud-hosted.
  • You also want patient scheduling.
Curve Dental review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or Curve Dental better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and Curve Dental at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or Curve Dental?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and On request for Curve Dental.
Does Cliniko or Curve Dental run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. Curve Dental runs on Cloud-hosted.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Curve Dental starts at On request.
What is Cliniko best used for?
Cliniko is most often used for practice management for allied health clinics, appointment scheduling and online bookings, clinical notes and patient records, telehealth consultations. Of those, practice management for allied health clinics and appointment scheduling and online bookings are not what Curve Dental is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that Curve Dental cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Curve Dental covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance management. Both handle 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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Curve Dental: How much does Curve Dental cost?

Curve Dental does not publish standard pricing. The company offers personalized quotes based on practice size and needs. Curve highlights that customers save thousands annually compared to traditional systems, but specific pricing requires contacting the sales team or requesting a demo.

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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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Curve Dental: Does Curve Dental offer special pricing for startups?

Curve Dental mentions special pricing on implementation and license fees for startup dental practices, but specific pricing is not published. Startup practices must request a quote directly from the sales team.

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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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Curve Dental: How do I get a Curve Dental pricing quote?

Contact Curve Dental directly at 888-910-4376 or [email protected], schedule a personalized demo, or use the ROI calculator on the website. The company will provide a custom quote based on your practice's specific needs.

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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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