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Cliniko vs Rx30

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Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rx30 logo

Rx30

Healthcare

Long-established pharmacy management system for independents and small chains

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; Rx30 shares ownership with PioneerRx, so the two are not the independent alternatives a shortlist implies, and roadmap priorities are set centrally
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Rx30 covers Prescription processing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and Rx30 actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and Rx30 differ
AttributeClinikoRx30
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Web
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Rx30

  • Prescription processing
  • Claims adjudication
  • Inventory and purchasing
  • Point of sale
  • Delivery management
  • Clinical documentation

What people use each for

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

Cliniko

  • Practice management for allied health clinicsnot Rx30
  • Appointment scheduling and online bookingsnot Rx30
  • Clinical notes and patient recordsnot Rx30
  • Telehealth consultationsnot Rx30
  • Invoicing and payment tracking for a multi-practitioner clinicnot Rx30

Rx30

  • Independent pharmacies and small chains wanting a mature, widely-supported systemnot Cliniko
  • Operations relying on a broad set of wholesaler and PBM interfacesnot Cliniko
  • Pharmacies with significant front-end retail alongside dispensingnot Cliniko
  • Multi-store independents needing consistency across locationsnot 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

Rx30

  • Shares ownership with PioneerRx, so the two are not the independent alternatives a shortlist implies, and roadmap priorities are set centrally
  • The interface shows its age against newer entrants, and this is the most common objection in demonstrations
  • Pricing is not published, and total cost including hardware and interfaces needs to be requested explicitly
  • Windows-centric, with a cloud story less developed than newer competitors
  • US-only, tied to US insurance and regulatory requirements

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

Rx30

On request
  • Rx30$undefined/month
    • Prescription processing
    • Claims adjudication
    • Inventory

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 Rx30 if

  • You need prescription processing.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want claims adjudication.
Rx30 review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or Rx30 better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and Rx30 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or Rx30?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and On request for Rx30.
Does Cliniko or Rx30 run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. Rx30 runs on Windows, Web.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rx30 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 Rx30 is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that Rx30 cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Rx30 covers Prescription processing, Claims adjudication, Inventory and purchasing, Point of sale.

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.

Source
Rx30: Is Rx30 the same company as PioneerRx?

Both are owned by RedSail Technologies. They are sold as separate products to overlapping markets, but roadmap decisions sit with one company, which is worth knowing before treating them as independent options.

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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Rx30: What does it cost?

Not published. Request the total including hardware, interfaces and training rather than the monthly software fee.

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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Rx30: Why do pharmacies stay on it?

Installed base maturity. The interfaces to wholesalers, PBMs and hardware are long established, and those are the things that quietly stop a pharmacy working when they break.

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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Rx30: How does it compare to PioneerRx?

PioneerRx is more aggressively developed around clinical services. Rx30 has the larger legacy base and broader front-end retail heritage. Same owner, different emphasis.

Rx30: Is it suitable for a small chain?

Yes, and that is one of its stronger cases. Multi-store consistency is better handled here than by the systems aimed purely at single independents.

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