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Cliniko vs TigerDental

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Cliniko

Healthcare

Clinic management software for health practitioners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TigerDental logo

TigerDental

Dental

Powerful Dental Software for Growing Practices

From
€29.9/unit
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; TigerDental accuFab-CEL 3D printer is currently out of stock
  • They diverge on capability: Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, TigerDental covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cliniko and TigerDental actually diverge.

Attributes where Cliniko and TigerDental differ
AttributeClinikoTigerDental
Starting priceFree€29.9/unit
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
CategoryHealthcareDental

Identical on both: 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 TigerDental

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient records
  • Clinical charting
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient communication
  • Billing and payments
  • Insurance claims
  • Team management

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Cliniko

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

TigerDental

  • Growing practicesnot Cliniko
  • Multi-location coordinationnot Cliniko
  • Treatment planningnot Cliniko
  • Patient engagementnot Cliniko
  • Revenue optimizationnot 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

TigerDental

  • AccuFab-CEL 3D printer is currently out of stock
  • Pricing displayed in EUR, primarily serving European market

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

TigerDental

€29.9/unit
  • Tiger Gel Clear$29.9/unit
    • Dental gel product
  • PowerScrew ohne Haltearme$82.5/unit
    • Dental screw product
    • 10% discount available for 10-pack orders
  • PowerScrew ohne Haltearme (High End)$675/unit
    • Premium dental screw product
  • AccuFab-CEL$4999/unit
    • 3D printer for dental applications
    • Currently out of stock

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 TigerDental if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want patient records.
TigerDental review

Questions people ask

Is Cliniko or TigerDental better?
Neither clearly leads. Cliniko starts at Free and TigerDental at €29.9/unit, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cliniko or TigerDental?
Cliniko has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cliniko and €29.9/unit for TigerDental.
Does Cliniko or TigerDental run on more platforms?
Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile. TigerDental runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
Can I use Cliniko for free?
Yes. Cliniko has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TigerDental starts at €29.9/unit.
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 TigerDental is typically brought in for.
What can Cliniko do that TigerDental cannot?
Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. TigerDental covers Appointment scheduling, Patient records, Clinical charting, Treatment planning. Both handle Cloud deployment.

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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TigerDental: What is the starting price for TigerDental products?

TigerDental's lowest-priced product is Tiger Gel Clear at 29.90 EUR. Prices range up to 4,999 EUR for the AccuFab-CEL 3D printer.

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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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TigerDental: Are there volume discounts available?

Yes, the PowerScrew ohne Haltearme product offers a 10% discount (10% Rabatt) for 10-pack orders.

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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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TigerDental: What payment methods does TigerDental accept?

TigerDental accepts credit cards, digital wallets, and buy-now-pay-later services including Klarna. Pricing is displayed in EUR with regional variations available via country selector.

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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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