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Cliniko vs Coconut Software
Both stand on appointment management system. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Clinics and allied health practitioners should consider Cliniko for its combination of appointment management, treatment records, billing, and practice tools. The 30-day trial offers a way to try the service, with plans starting at $45 a month. Buyers who require a native mobile app should account for browser-only mobile access.
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Coconut brings scheduling, lobby flow, video banking and branch operations into one platform for financial institutions. Its custom pricing and implementation process fit organisations planning a tailored deployment rather than self-serve adoption.
Visit Coconut SoftwareThe facts
| Cliniko | Coconut Software | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 1 practitioner: $45 per practitioner a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Cliniko | Not published |
| Website | cliniko.com | coconutsoftware.com |
| On appointment management system | #17 of 26 | #21 of 26 |
Cliniko: what it does well
- Appointment calendar supports online bookings and repeat appointments.
- Cloud treatment notes are searchable and accessible on any device.
- Plans include unlimited admin and reception users.
- Lists 99 connected apps and provides a REST API.
- Free online chat and email support is available around the clock.
What to know first
- There is no native mobile app; access is through a mobile browser.
- SMS credits cost 10¢ per message.
- Third-party connected apps may charge separate fees.
Coconut Software: what it does well
- Two-way calendar synchronisation
- SMS and email reminders
- Remote queue and specialist connection
- REST API for custom integrations
- Video banking within appointment flows
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is available only after discussion
- Implementation is stated as 4–16 weeks
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