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Cliniko vs Eaglesoft

Cliniko logo

Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Eaglesoft logo

Eaglesoft

Dental

Complete Dental Practice Management Solution

From
$279/month
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; Eaglesoft the Internet Archive's capture of Patterson Dental's Eaglesoft page on 19 October 2019 confirmed the product is sold via 'Request more information' or phone with no price published, and directly integrates only with Sirona, Schick by Sirona (exclusive), Planmeca, Air Techniques, Instrumentarium, Soredex and Progeny imaging systems.
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Eaglesoft covers Clinical charting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and Eaglesoft actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and Eaglesoft differ
AttributeClinikoEaglesoft
Starting priceFree$279/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Web
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded20121877

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Eaglesoft

  • Clinical charting
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Insurance management
  • Treatment planning
  • Digital imaging integration
  • Patient communication
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Cliniko

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

Eaglesoft

  • Practice managementnot Cliniko
  • Digital imagingnot Cliniko
  • Patient schedulingnot Cliniko
  • Insurance billingnot Cliniko
  • Clinical documentationnot 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

Eaglesoft

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Patterson Dental's Eaglesoft page on 19 October 2019 confirmed the product is sold via 'Request more information' or phone with no price published, and directly integrates only with Sirona, Schick by Sirona (exclusive), Planmeca, Air Techniques, Instrumentarium, Soredex and Progeny imaging systems.

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

Eaglesoft

$279/month
  • Eaglesoft Core$279/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Clinical charting
    • Insurance processing
  • Eaglesoft Premium$449/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Advanced imaging integration
    • Patient communication tools
  • Eaglesoft Enterprise$599/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Multi-location management
    • Centralized reporting

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 Eaglesoft if

  • You need clinical charting.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.
Eaglesoft review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or Eaglesoft better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and Eaglesoft at $279/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or Eaglesoft?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and $279/month for Eaglesoft.
Does Cliniko or Eaglesoft run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. Eaglesoft runs on Windows, Web.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Eaglesoft starts at $279/month.
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 Eaglesoft is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that Eaglesoft cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Eaglesoft covers Clinical charting, Appointment scheduling, Insurance management, Treatment planning. Both handle Cloud deployment.

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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