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Cliniko vs Practice Fusion

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Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Practice Fusion

Healthcare

Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Practice Fusion cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and Practice Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and Practice Fusion differ
AttributeClinikoPractice Fusion
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Telehealth
  • Payment processors
  • Online forms
  • SOC2

Only in Practice Fusion

  • Electronic Health Records
  • e-Prescribing
  • Lab Orders
  • Scheduling
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • Imaging Centers
  • HIPAA

Both cover

  • Patient Portal
  • 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 Practice Fusion
  • Appointment scheduling and online bookingsnot Practice Fusion
  • Clinical notes and patient recordsnot Practice Fusion
  • Telehealth consultationsnot Practice Fusion
  • Invoicing and payment tracking for a multi-practitioner clinicnot Practice Fusion

Practice Fusion

  • Small to medium medical practicesnot Cliniko
  • Primary care clinicsnot Cliniko
  • Independent clinicians needing electronic chartingnot Cliniko
  • Practice management and billing workflowsnot 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

Practice Fusion

  • Cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • Requires annual commitment for pricing

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

Practice Fusion

Free
  • Standard$199/month
    • Provider license with e-prescribing and chart signing
    • 3 signing staff licenses included
    • Unlimited non-signing staff licenses

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 Practice Fusion if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want e-prescribing.
Practice Fusion review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or Practice Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and Practice Fusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or Practice Fusion?
Cliniko starts at Free and Practice Fusion at Free.
Does Cliniko or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Practice Fusion is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that Practice Fusion cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records, e-Prescribing, Lab Orders, Scheduling. Both handle Patient Portal, 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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Practice Fusion: How much does Practice Fusion cost?

Practice Fusion starts at $199 per month per provider with an annual commitment required. The pricing includes 3 signing staff licenses and unlimited non-signing staff licenses.

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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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Practice Fusion: Does Practice Fusion offer a free trial?

Yes, Practice Fusion offers a complimentary 2-week trial with no commitment, no upfront costs, and no credit card required.

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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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