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Cliniko vs Ortho2 Edge Cloud

Cliniko logo

Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ortho2 Edge Cloud logo

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

Dental

Cloud Orthodontic Practice Management

From
$349/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; Ortho2 Edge Cloud no pricing information published; contact required to obtain costs
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Ortho2 Edge Cloud covers Orthodontic scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and Ortho2 Edge Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and Ortho2 Edge Cloud differ
AttributeClinikoOrtho2 Edge Cloud
Starting priceFree$349/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded20121979

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 Ortho2 Edge Cloud

  • Orthodontic scheduling
  • Treatment tracking
  • Contract management
  • Insurance processing
  • Patient communication
  • Imaging integration
  • Referral tracking
  • Financial reporting

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 Ortho2 Edge Cloud
  • Appointment scheduling and online bookingsnot Ortho2 Edge Cloud
  • Clinical notes and patient recordsnot Ortho2 Edge Cloud
  • Telehealth consultationsnot Ortho2 Edge Cloud
  • Invoicing and payment tracking for a multi-practitioner clinicnot Ortho2 Edge Cloud

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

  • Orthodontic practice managementnot Cliniko
  • Treatment coordinationnot Cliniko
  • Contract managementnot Cliniko
  • Patient engagementnot 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

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

  • No pricing information published; contact required to obtain costs

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

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

$349/month
  • Edge Cloud Standard$349/month
    • Cloud platform
    • Patient scheduling
    • Treatment tracking
  • Edge Cloud Plus$499/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Patient communication
    • Online scheduling
  • Edge Cloud EnterpriseFree
    • Everything in Plus
    • Multi-location management
    • Custom integrations

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 Ortho2 Edge Cloud if

  • You need orthodontic scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want treatment tracking.
Ortho2 Edge Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or Ortho2 Edge Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and Ortho2 Edge Cloud at $349/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or Ortho2 Edge Cloud?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and $349/month for Ortho2 Edge Cloud.
Does Cliniko or Ortho2 Edge Cloud run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. Ortho2 Edge Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ortho2 Edge Cloud starts at $349/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 Ortho2 Edge Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that Ortho2 Edge Cloud cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Ortho2 Edge Cloud covers Orthodontic scheduling, Treatment tracking, Contract management, Insurance processing. 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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Ortho2 Edge Cloud: How much does Ortho2 Edge Cloud cost?

Ortho2 does not disclose pricing information on their website or product pages. Interested buyers must request a demo or contact Ortho2 directly to receive pricing quotes.

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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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