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Cliniko vs iDentalSoft

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Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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iDentalSoft

Dental

Cloud-based dental practice management made simple

From
$199/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; iDentalSoft pricing is per-practice, not per-user or per-provider, limiting flexibility for multi-location practices
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, iDentalSoft covers Cloud-based access.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and iDentalSoft actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and iDentalSoft differ
AttributeClinikoiDentalSoft
Starting priceFree$199/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded20122014

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
  • Online forms
  • SOC2

Only in iDentalSoft

  • Cloud-based access
  • Patient scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Insurance billing
  • Treatment planning
  • Digital sensors
  • Labs
  • HIPAA Compliant

Both cover

  • Payment processors
  • 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 iDentalSoft
  • Appointment scheduling and online bookingsnot iDentalSoft
  • Clinical notes and patient recordsnot iDentalSoft
  • Telehealth consultationsnot iDentalSoft
  • Invoicing and payment tracking for a multi-practitioner clinicnot iDentalSoft

iDentalSoft

  • Cloud-based dental practice management for a single-location practicenot 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

iDentalSoft

  • Pricing is per-practice, not per-user or per-provider, limiting flexibility for multi-location practices
  • Additional tools and AI features require separate fees beyond base Starter plan

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

iDentalSoft

$199/month
  • Essential$199/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Digital charting
    • Basic billing
  • Professional$349/month
    • Advanced imaging
    • Insurance processing
    • Text reminders

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 iDentalSoft if

  • You need cloud-based access.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want patient scheduling.
iDentalSoft review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or iDentalSoft better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and iDentalSoft at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or iDentalSoft?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and $199/month for iDentalSoft.
Does Cliniko or iDentalSoft run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. iDentalSoft runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iDentalSoft starts at $199/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 iDentalSoft is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that iDentalSoft cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. iDentalSoft covers Cloud-based access, Patient scheduling, Digital charting, Insurance billing. Both handle Payment processors, 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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iDentalSoft: How much does iDentalSoft cost?

iDentalSoft's Starter plan begins at $395/month. The company charges a per-practice fee rather than per-user pricing. Annual subscription options are available with added discounts compared to monthly billing.

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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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iDentalSoft: What is included in the iDentalSoft Starter plan?

The Starter plan includes core practice management, patient engagement tools, clinical workflows, and billing features. Additional modules such as AI diagnostics, electronic prescriptions, VoIP, and WhatsApp integration are available as add-on services.

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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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