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Best Cliniko alternatives in India (2026)

Cliniko is a hospital, clinic & pharmacy software product from Cliniko, Melbourne, priced at ₹3,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 13 are built in India, and 10 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Cliniko are CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) (₹3,000/mo), Clinicea (₹1,500/mo), MocDoc (₹999/mo), DocEngage EMR (₹1,000/mo) and Halemind (₹1,000/mo). Practo is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹499/month.

Why businesses look for a Cliniko alternative

There is no free plan

Cliniko has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

Cliniko starts at ₹3,000/mo. 10 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

Cliniko is built in Australia. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

Cliniko does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

Cliniko alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Cliniko's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Cliniko logoCliniko (current)₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
1CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) logoCrelioHealth (LiveHealth)₹3,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
2Clinicea logoClinicea₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
3MocDoc logoMocDoc₹999/moNoWebYes4.7/5
4DocEngage EMR logoDocEngage EMR₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
5Halemind logoHalemind₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
6SimplePractice logoSimplePractice₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
7Zoho Creator Healthcare logoZoho Creator Healthcare₹600/moNoWebYes4.4/5
8DrChrono logoDrChrono₹16,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
9Docon logoDoconPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
10Healthray logoHealthray₹499/moNoWebYes4.3/5
11Jane App logoJane App₹6,000/moNoWeb, Android, iOSNo4.2/5
12Portea logoPorteaPay as you goNoWebYes4.5/5
13Practo logoPractoFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
14Augnito logoAugnito₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.3/5
15TherapyNotes logoTherapyNotesOn requestNoWebNo4/5
16Practice Fusion logoPractice FusionOn requestNoWebNo4/5
17Salesforce Health Cloud logoSalesforce Health CloudOn requestNoWebNo4/5
18Kivihealth logoKivihealthFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
19CareStack logoCareStack$829 / monthNoWebNo3.9/5
20Netmeds logoNetmedsFreeYesWebYes4.7/5

Top 10 Cliniko alternatives in detail

Clinicea logo

2. Clinicea

Clinicea · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

Clinic management built in Bengaluru.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Starts ₹1,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
MocDoc logo

3. MocDoc

MocDoc · Chennai · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.7/5

Clinic and hospital management built in Chennai.

₹999/mo

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Starts ₹2,001/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Chennai)

Key features

  • Appointment management with waitlist and token system
  • 15+ specialty OP case sheet templates
  • E-prescriptions
  • ICD-10, LOINC, CPT and CDT coding
  • Patient portal
DocEngage EMR logo

4. DocEngage EMR

DocEngage · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

Clinic EMR and CRM.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Halemind logo

5. Halemind

Halemind · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

EMR and clinic software built in Bengaluru.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
SimplePractice logo

6. SimplePractice

SimplePractice · Santa Monica · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.2/5

Practice management for therapists.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
DrChrono logo

8. DrChrono

EverHealth · Sunnyvale · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.3/5

EHR for practices.

₹16,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Starts ₹13,000/mo higher (₹16,000/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
Docon logo

9. Docon

Docon Technologies · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5

Digital prescription and clinic software.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Healthray logo

10. Healthray

Healthray Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · Surat · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.3/5

ABDM-compliant cloud HMS with OPD/IPD, EMR, pharmacy, lab, billing and TPA modules.

₹499/mo

Free trial

Compared with Cliniko

  • Starts ₹2,501/mo cheaper (₹499/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Surat)

Cliniko alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Cliniko alternative

  • Clinics need speed and WhatsApp reminders; hospitals need billing, insurance and departmental workflows — do not buy a hospital suite for a clinic.
  • Pharmacies must have batch, expiry and schedule-H compliance.
  • Check ABDM readiness for health-record interoperability.

Cliniko alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Cliniko in 2026?+

The closest matches to Cliniko on App Advisor are CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) (₹3,000/mo), Clinicea (₹1,500/mo), MocDoc (₹999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Cliniko, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Cliniko?+

Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Practo (Free plan), Kivihealth (Free plan), Netmeds (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Cliniko?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Healthray starts lowest at ₹499/mo, compared with ₹3,000/mo for Cliniko. Practo also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Cliniko?+

Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) (₹3,000/mo), Clinicea (₹1,500/mo), MocDoc (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Cliniko vs CrelioHealth (LiveHealth): which is better?+

CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) is the closest match to Cliniko in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Cliniko alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in hospital, clinic & pharmacy software or a category Cliniko also covers, and Cliniko's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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