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Cliniko vs tab32

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Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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tab32

Dental

AI-Powered Cloud Dental Platform

From
$299/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; tab32 the $125 a month Alpine start up rate applies to year one only and rises to $225 a month from year two
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, tab32 covers AI-powered insights.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and tab32 actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and tab32 differ
AttributeClinikotab32
Starting priceFree$299/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHealthcareDental

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2012).

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 tab32

  • AI-powered insights
  • Cloud-based platform
  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical charting
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Patient engagement
  • Business analytics
  • Imaging integration

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 tab32
  • Appointment scheduling and online bookingsnot tab32
  • Clinical notes and patient recordsnot tab32
  • Telehealth consultationsnot tab32
  • Invoicing and payment tracking for a multi-practitioner clinicnot tab32

tab32

  • Cloud dental practice management and imaging for small practicesnot Cliniko
  • Insurance claim submission, attachments and eligibility verificationnot Cliniko
  • Multi location reporting and analytics for dental groups and DSOsnot 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

tab32

  • The $125 a month Alpine start up rate applies to year one only and rises to $225 a month from year two
  • The entry tier covers up to 3 providers and the established tier up to 5, so larger practices move up
  • Claims and eligibility work are billed per transaction: $0.20 per claim, $0.50 per attachment and $1.25 per eligibility check
  • Patient engagement features such as texting, reminders and online booking are paid add ons
  • Summit, the tier for groups and DSOs, is custom priced with no published rate

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

tab32

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • Cloud-based platform
    • Patient scheduling
    • Clinical charting
  • Professional$449/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced AI analytics
    • Patient engagement tools
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Everything in Professional
    • 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 tab32 if

  • You need ai-powered insights.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want cloud-based platform.
tab32 review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or tab32 better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and tab32 at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or tab32?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and $299/month for tab32.
Does Cliniko or tab32 run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. tab32 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. tab32 starts at $299/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 tab32 is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that tab32 cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. tab32 covers AI-powered insights, Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting. 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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tab32: How much does tab32 cost?

tab32 Alpine costs $125 per month for the first year (Start-Up tier with 3 providers) and $225 per month for subsequent years (Established Practice tier with 5 providers). Summit plans are available with custom enterprise pricing.

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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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tab32: Does tab32 charge additional fees beyond the monthly subscription?

Yes, tab32 charges usage-based fees: $0.20 per claim processed, $0.50 per claim attachment, and $1.25 per insurance eligibility verification check. Patient engagement add-ons like text messaging are available separately.

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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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tab32: Does tab32 offer a free trial?

Yes, tab32 offers a 14-day free trial with no charges and the ability to cancel anytime.

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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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