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Headspace vs Cliniko
Cliniko
Software
Clinic management software for health practitioners
- From
- $59/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Headspace paid subscription required for unlimited access; free tier is limited; Cliniko priced in practitioner bands rather than per seat, so a clinic adding a sixth practitioner jumps from $95 to $145 a month
- They diverge on capability: Headspace covers Guided meditations, Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Headspace and Cliniko actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Headspace
- Guided meditations
- Sleep stories
- Focus playlists
- Breathing exercises
- SOS sessions
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Apple Watch
Only in Cliniko
- Appointment Scheduling
- Online Booking
- Client Management
- Invoicing
- Patient Portal
- Telehealth
- Payment processors
- Online forms
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Headspace
- Workout trackingnot Cliniko
- Nutrition managementnot Cliniko
- Health monitoringnot Cliniko
- Fitness coachingnot Cliniko
- Wellness improvementnot Cliniko
Cliniko
- Practice management for allied health clinicsnot Headspace
- Appointment scheduling and online bookingsnot Headspace
- Clinical notes and patient recordsnot Headspace
- Telehealth consultationsnot Headspace
- Invoicing and payment tracking for a multi-practitioner clinicnot Headspace
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Headspace
- Paid subscription required for unlimited access; free tier is limited
- Mobile-first design means web experience is less feature-complete than mobile apps
- Limited integration with other health and fitness apps compared to some competitors
- Coaching services available only at higher tiers or additional cost
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Headspace
$12.99/month- Monthly$12.99/month
- Unlimited meditation access
- Sleep content
- Focus music
- Annual$69.99/year
- Same as monthly
- 14-day free trial
- Student$9.99/year
- Full access with student verification
Cliniko
$59/month- Professional$59/month
- Scheduling
- Patient portal
- Invoicing
Which should you pick?
Choose Headspace if
- You need guided meditations.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro.
- You also want sleep stories.
Choose Cliniko if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want online booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Headspace or Cliniko better?
- Neither clearly leads. Headspace starts at $12.99/month and Cliniko at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Headspace or Cliniko?
- Headspace starts at $12.99/month and Cliniko at $59/month.
- Does Headspace or Cliniko run on more platforms?
- Headspace runs on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro. Cliniko runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Headspace best used for?
- Headspace is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Cliniko is typically brought in for.
- What can Headspace do that Cliniko cannot?
- Headspace covers Guided meditations, Sleep stories, Focus playlists, Breathing exercises. Cliniko covers Appointment Scheduling, Online Booking, Client Management, Invoicing. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Headspace: How much does Headspace cost?
Headspace offers a monthly plan at $12.99/month or annual plan at $69.99/year (approximately $5.83/month). Students can subscribe for $9.99/year. A 14-day free trial is available. HSA and FSA eligible options support pre-tax payments.
SourceHeadspace: What content does Headspace include?
Headspace includes 1,000+ expert-led exercises covering meditation, stress relief, sleep resources including sleepcasts and soundscapes, anxiety management tools, and optional mental health coaching services with trained mindfulness experts.
SourceHeadspace: On which platforms can I use Headspace?
Headspace is available on iOS, Android, web browsers, Mac, Apple Watch Series 6+, and Apple Vision Pro. Smart home integration with Google Assistant and Alexa allows hands-free access on compatible devices.
SourceHeadspace: Does Headspace offer therapy or coaching?
Headspace includes meditation and mindfulness training led by trained experts. Mental health coaching is available as an add-on service. For therapy, users seeking clinical counseling should explore Headspace's mental health services or other dedicated therapy platforms.
SourceHeadspace: Is Headspace research-backed?
Yes. Headspace describes itself as the most research-backed meditation app on the market with 500+ hours of guided content, peer-reviewed studies demonstrating efficacy, and Ebb AI personalization that adapts sessions to user mood.
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