Cliniko and Zonoir are both cloud-based practice management systems, but they are built for slightly different clinics. Cliniko is best known for allied health practices. Zonoir is built for medical clinics and doctors, with EMR, digital prescriptions and AI tools included. Here’s how they compare, using the information each company publishes.
Quick verdict
- Choose Cliniko if you run an allied health practice (such as physiotherapy or chiropractic) with three or more practitioners, where Cliniko’s tier pricing works out cheaper.
- Choose Zonoir if you run a medical clinic and want digital prescriptions, ICD-coded diagnoses, AI clinical and revenue tools, doctor revenue sharing and reminders by WhatsApp for $35 per practitioner, with unlimited staff.
Side-by-side comparison
| Zonoir | Cliniko | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Medical clinics and doctors, 53+ specialisations | Allied health practices |
| Pricing model | $35 USD per practitioner per month (limited-time price, was $49) | Tiers by number of practitioners, from $45 USD/month for 1 practitioner to $395/month for 26 to 200 |
| Admin and reception users | Unlimited staff accounts included free | Unlimited admin and reception users included |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 30 days, no payment details to start |
| SMS reminders | Reminders by SMS, email and WhatsApp included | SMS at 10¢ per message via prepaid credits |
| Digital prescriptions | Clinic-branded prescriptions with templates | Check with Cliniko |
| AI tools | AI prescription assistant, visit summaries, revenue forecast, patient insights | Check with Cliniko |
| Doctor revenue share | Clinic and doctor share tracked automatically | Check with Cliniko |
| Telehealth | Video consultations | Available (unlocks after adding a credit card) |
| Billing | Per practitioner, per month; staff accounts free | No minimum term; annual billing gives one month free |
Pricing: which costs less?
It depends on how many practitioners you have. Both include admin and reception staff free. Zonoir charges $35 per practitioner per month (limited-time price, was $49) with every feature and reminders included, so there are no message credits to buy. Cliniko uses tiers, starting at $45 per month for one practitioner.
- Solo doctor: Zonoir $35/month; Cliniko $45/month plus SMS credits.
- Two practitioners: Zonoir $70/month; Cliniko $95/month (its 2 to 5 practitioner tier).
- Three or more practitioners: Cliniko’s tiers cost less; for example, five practitioners pay $95/month on Cliniko and $175/month on Zonoir.
- Medical clinics that send many reminders: Zonoir’s included reminders avoid per-message costs.
Work out your own numbers using Zonoir pricing and Cliniko’s pricing page.
Key differences
Medical workflows
Zonoir focuses on medical clinics: EMR with ICD-coded diagnoses, vitals and visit history, plus digital prescriptions, certificates and report templates.
AI built in
Zonoir includes an AI prescription assistant (the doctor always decides), AI visit summaries, an AI revenue forecast and AI patient insights at no extra cost.
Clinic finances
Zonoir’s billing and finance tools track revenue, discounts, expenses and the split between clinic and doctor, with profit analytics and PDF reports.
When Cliniko may be the better fit
Cliniko has a long track record with allied health practitioners, a longer free trial and tier pricing that costs less for practices with three or more practitioners. If that describes your practice, it’s worth a close look.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zonoir a good Cliniko alternative?
For medical clinics that want prescriptions, ICD-coded records, AI tools and doctor revenue sharing in one plan, yes. Allied health practices should compare both carefully.
Can I move my data from Cliniko to Zonoir?
Zonoir has import tools for patient data. Export your data from your current system first, then contact hello@zonoir.com for help.
Which has the longer free trial?
Cliniko offers 30 days; Zonoir offers 14 days with every feature and no credit card.
Cliniko is a trademark of its owner. Zonoir is not affiliated with Cliniko. Information is based on publicly available details as of November 2026; check cliniko.com for current pricing and features. Spot an error? Email hello@zonoir.com.
See the difference yourself. Start a 14-day free trial of Zonoir.