Jane App vs Cliniko
A comparison published by SchedulingKit. Compare documented features, plan requirements and the workflows you need.
Key Takeaways
- Jane App: Custom-branded online booking
- Cliniko: Online booking and clinical records
- No single overall winner is established; choose by the workflow and plan you need.
- Jane App: Allied health practices in Canada, US, UK, and Australia
- Cliniko: Allied health clinics wanting simple, reliable practice management
Quick Overview
Jane App
Jane App is a Canadian practice management platform for allied health with scheduling, charting, billing, and telehealth. Validate your appointment, documentation and billing workflow against the selected plan.
Pros
- Custom-branded online booking
- Custom charting templates and treatment plans
- Built-in telehealth
- Insurance Billing add-on on US Practice/Thrive; regional terms differ
- Strong allied health focus
Cons
- US Balance $59/month, one practitioner and 20 appointments/month
- Per-practitioner fees on higher plans
- Regional prices and insurance workflows require confirmation
- AI Scribe available; AI receptionist was described as in development in the reviewed feature source
Cliniko
Cliniko is an Australian practice management system for physiotherapy, chiropractic, and allied health with clinical records and online booking.
Pros
- Online booking and clinical records
- Strong clinical records
- Practitioner-based pricing; unlimited admin and reception users
- Good API and integrations
- Telehealth included
- Good letter and report writing
Cons
- From $45 USD/month for one practitioner
- Third-party payment and connected-app fees may apply
- Marketing workflows may require connected apps
- Evaluate connected apps and patient acquisition requirements
Full Feature Comparison
| Feature | Jane | Cliniko | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | US Balance $59/month, 20 appointments; Practice $79 base | USD $45/month, one practitioner; SMS and external apps extra | Depends on your workflow |
| Practitioner Pricing | Practice/Thrive include one full-time practitioner; additional practitioners extra | Six practitioner bands; unlimited admin/reception users | Depends on your workflow |
| Charting | Custom charting templates and treatment plans | Clinical records and custom forms; evaluate required templates | Depends on your workflow |
| Insurance Billing | US Practice/Thrive add-on; regional insurance rules differ | Validate required insurer and third-party workflows | Depends on your workflow |
| Telehealth | 1:1 included; Group add-on | Included; trial activation requires card details | Depends on your workflow |
| API & Integrations | Published integrations; verify required connector | Published API and connected apps; external charges may apply | Depends on your workflow |
Compare the required plan, seats and optional AI charges, then test your calendar and payment workflow before replacing existing booking links. A lower base subscription does not establish a lower total cost for every business.
Our Verdict
Jane and Cliniko provide allied-health practice workflows with different pricing and regional billing requirements. Cliniko charges by practitioner bands; Jane US Balance is appointment-limited, while Practice/Thrive charge for additional practitioners. SchedulingKit offers limited Free booking and optional paid AI; clinical documentation remains a separate requirement. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your team size, budget, and which integrations you rely on daily. Cliniko offers a 30-day trial; evaluate Jane through its offered demo and confirm any trial terms before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jane App or Cliniko better for physiotherapy?
Compare required charting, appointments, insurer workflows and regional availability. Cliniko uses practitioner bands, while Jane pricing depends on plan and additional practitioners; no universal quality or total-cost winner is established.
Does Cliniko charge per practitioner?
Yes. Cliniko subscriptions use practitioner bands from one to 200 practitioners. Unlimited admin and reception users are separate from practitioners.
Is there a free alternative to Jane App and Cliniko?
SchedulingKit Free includes one member, one event type, one calendar and 50 bookings/month. Client records and booking payments require Standard+, and AI requires eligible paid add-ons. It does not replace a clinical records system.
How does jane app software handle time zones for remote teams?
Confirm Jane's clinic and patient timezone settings for your remote appointment workflow; the reviewed pricing source does not establish automatic participant timezone detection. SchedulingKit converts all slots to the viewer's timezone, so a client in London and a team member in San Francisco see the correct local times without manual calculation. Test timezone conversion across daylight-saving changes for your actual locations.
How does jane app scheduling reduce administrative overhead?
Online booking, confirmations, reminders and rescheduling can reduce repeated scheduling messages and manual calendar entry. Measure the administrative time your own team saves: results depend on booking volume, existing processes and client adoption. Staff may still need to handle exceptions and follow up on appointments; there is no verified fixed weekly saving for SchedulingKit.
Further Reading
Start with limited Free booking; AI booking requires eligible paid add-ons.
Try the Free booking plan within its limits and compare paid features before switching.
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When this isn't for you
This is not for you if you're committed to your current platform and have deep custom integrations. Jane App comparison content helps decision-makers actively evaluating alternatives. Skip if you're not in the market for a switch.