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Cliniko vs Hinge Health

Cliniko logo

Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hinge Health logo

Hinge Health

Healthcare

Digital musculoskeletal health platform

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; Hinge Health no specific pricing rates published; uses value-based pricing model negotiated with health plans and PBMs
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and Hinge Health actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and Hinge Health differ
AttributeClinikoHinge Health
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
Founded20122015

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Mobile), 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 Cliniko

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

Only in Hinge Health

  • Physical Therapy
  • Strength Training
  • Mental Health Support
  • Pain Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Coach Support
  • Health Plans
  • Employers

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Cliniko

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

Hinge Health

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

Hinge Health

  • No specific pricing rates published; uses value-based pricing model negotiated with health plans and PBMs

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

Hinge Health

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Hinge Health 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 Hinge Health if

  • You need physical therapy.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want strength training.
Hinge Health review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or Hinge Health better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and Hinge Health at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or Hinge Health?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and On request for Hinge Health.
Does Cliniko or Hinge Health run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hinge Health 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 Hinge Health is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that Hinge Health cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Mental Health Support, Pain Management. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile 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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Hinge Health: How much does Hinge Health cost?

Hinge Health uses value-based pricing negotiated directly with payers. Individual pricing not disclosed on their website. For individual coverage, enrollment is through your health plan. Organizations should request a business 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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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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