Healthcare · head to head
Nookal vs Teladoc Health
Nookal
Healthcare
Australian allied health practice management priced per practitioner with usage charges on top
- From
- 49/month
- Rated
- -
Teladoc Health
Healthcare
Virtual healthcare platform for telehealth and telemedicine
- From
- $89/visit
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Nookal the features most multi-practitioner clinics need, including advanced reporting, custom forms and automated recalls, are held back to the Professional tier, so the AUD 49 entry price is not a realistic budget for anything beyond a solo practice.; Teladoc Health does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
- They diverge on capability: Nookal covers Per practitioner pricing, Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Nookal and Teladoc Health actually diverge.
| Attribute | Nookal | Teladoc Health |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 49/month | $89/visit |
| Pricing model | Per user per month | Unknown |
| Founded | Unknown | 2002 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Nookal
- Per practitioner pricing
- Clinical notes
- Online booking
- Automated recalls
- KPI dashboards
- Claiming
- Patient portal
- AI and voice
Only in Teladoc Health
- Video Consultations
- Phone Consultations
- Messaging
- Prescription Services
- Mental Health
- Chronic Care
- EHR Systems
- Health Plans
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Nookal
- A three to ten practitioner physiotherapy clinic in Australia that wants Medicare claiming and published pricing rather than a quote processnot Teladoc Health
- A New Zealand practice that needs ACC claim submission integrated with its clinical notes and billingnot Teladoc Health
- A chiropractic group opening a second location that wants shared patient records and one reporting view across sitesnot Teladoc Health
- A UK or Irish allied health clinic that wants an Australian-style clinical workflow with GBP or EUR billingnot Teladoc Health
Teladoc Health
- Patient Carenot Nookal
- Medical Recordsnot Nookal
- Practice Managementnot Nookal
- Telehealthnot Nookal
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Nookal
- The features most multi-practitioner clinics need, including advanced reporting, custom forms and automated recalls, are held back to the Professional tier, so the AUD 49 entry price is not a realistic budget for anything beyond a solo practice.
- Add-ons stack quickly: AI and voice at about USD 25 per active licence, the patient portal from USD 10 per location and secure messaging from USD 1.50 per user can push a seat close to double its list price.
- Pricing is not a simple currency conversion, with the USD Essentials tier at 65 and Professional at 89 against AUD 49 and 59, so overseas clinics pay a meaningful premium for the same software.
- Messaging and claiming are metered per SMS and per claim, so a clinic that leans on reminders to control no-shows finds a variable line item that grows with appointment volume and is easy to underestimate at purchase.
- Single sign-on is quoted rather than listed and sits with the Enterprise tier, which puts basic identity governance out of reach for mid-sized groups that would otherwise stay on Professional.
Teladoc Health
- Does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
- Providers cannot prescribe DEA-controlled substances or certain medications including erectile dysfunction drugs
- Cannot handle medical emergencies; users must call 911 for emergency care
Pricing, plan by plan
Nookal
49/month- Essentials$49/month
- Per practitioner per month
- Appointments, patient records and invoicing
- Online booking
- Professional$59/month
- Per practitioner per month
- Advanced reporting and KPI dashboards
- Custom forms
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Quoted pricing
- Multi-account management
- Dedicated support
Teladoc Health
$89/visitNo published plan breakdown. See the Teladoc Health review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Nookal if
- You need per practitioner pricing.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want clinical notes.
Choose Teladoc Health if
- You need video consultations.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want phone consultations.
Questions people ask
- Is Nookal or Teladoc Health better?
- Neither clearly leads. Nookal starts at 49/month and Teladoc Health at $89/visit, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Nookal or Teladoc Health?
- Nookal starts at 49/month and Teladoc Health at $89/visit.
- Does Nookal or Teladoc Health run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Nookal best used for?
- Nookal is most often used for a three to ten practitioner physiotherapy clinic in australia that wants medicare claiming and published pricing rather than a quote process, a new zealand practice that needs acc claim submission integrated with its clinical notes and billing, a chiropractic group opening a second location that wants shared patient records and one reporting view across sites, a uk or irish allied health clinic that wants an australian-style clinical workflow with gbp or eur billing. Of those, a three to ten practitioner physiotherapy clinic in australia that wants medicare claiming and published pricing rather than a quote process and a new zealand practice that needs acc claim submission integrated with its clinical notes and billing are not what Teladoc Health is typically brought in for.
- What can Nookal do that Teladoc Health cannot?
- Nookal covers Per practitioner pricing, Clinical notes, Online booking, Automated recalls. Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Messaging, Prescription Services.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Nookal: How much does Nookal cost per practitioner?
Essentials is AUD 49 per practitioner per month and Professional is AUD 59, with published equivalents of GBP 29 and 39, EUR 65 and 89, and USD 65 and 89. Enterprise is quoted.
Teladoc Health: Does Teladoc work with traditional Medicare or Medicaid?
No. Teladoc only works with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, not traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicaid programs.
SourceNookal: What is not included in the subscription?
SMS from about 7 cents per message, Medicare claims from about 10 cents, ACC claims at about 12 cents, the patient portal, secure messaging, AI and voice, and single sign-on are all charged separately.
Teladoc Health: How quickly can I get an appointment with Teladoc?
For ASAP visits, wait times are typically just a few minutes. For General Medical, most issues are resolved in 15 minutes or less.
SourceNookal: Is there a contract?
No lock-in contract, and the free trial does not require a credit card.
Teladoc Health: What medications can Teladoc providers prescribe?
Providers do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, erectile dysfunction medications, or certain other drugs. GLP-1 medications are only available through Primary Care or Condition Management programs.
SourceNookal: Which countries does the claiming work in?
Medicare claiming is Australian and ACC claiming is New Zealand. Elsewhere the software works but you invoice and reconcile manually.
Teladoc Health: What is the cost of Teladoc visits without insurance?
General Medical visits cost 89 USD per visit without insurance. Other services like dermatology and mental health vary by service type.
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