Cliniko vs OptiMantra
OptiMantra scores 8.0/10 vs 7.8/10. Best for: Integrative and functional medicine practitioners who need charting templates for acupuncture, naturopathy, and supplement protocols in the same system as their scheduling and billing.
OptiMantra scores higher overall at 8.0/10 vs 7.8/10. Buy OptiMantra if you practice integrative, functional, or multi-modality medicine and need charting templates for acupuncture, supplements, and compounding alongside standard scheduling and billing. Skip it if you are a talk therapist who just needs notes and insurance claims, because you will be paying for features you never use.
Cliniko 
OptiMantra Rank
#9 of 41
Rank
#6 of 41
Features
14/18
Features
15/18
Starting at
$45/mo
Starting at
$99/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (227)
User reviews
4.9/5 (96)
What they cost
| Cliniko | OptiMantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $45 /mo | $99 /mo |
| Free trial | 30 days | 0 days |
| Number of plans | 4 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Cliniko looks cheaper at $45/month vs $99/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Cliniko wins
- Every plan gets the full feature set with no feature gating, so you are not paying more just to unlock telehealth or notes
- Prices have not changed since 2011, which is rare in SaaS and means no surprise annual increases
- 4.9/5 ease-of-use score on Capterra, which is the highest in allied health practice management
- 30-day free trial is enough time to actually migrate data and test with real patients before committing
- Unlimited locations included on all plans, which matters for clinics expanding to a second site
Where OptiMantra wins
- Purpose-built charting for integrative modalities. Acupuncture point charts, supplement databases with 100,000+ items, custom compounding formulas, and IV protocol templates all come out of the box
- Inventory tracking handles supplement lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities. If you sell supplements from your office, this actually tracks it properly
- 4.8 on Capterra and 4.9 on G2. Small review count but nearly perfect scores from practitioners who match the target market
- Student, part-time, and community clinic discounts (20-50% off) make it accessible if you are just starting a practice
- ePrescribing with EPCS for controlled substances is included as an add-on ($38/month), not a separate product
Where Cliniko falls short
- Only 23 reviews on Capterra means the 4.7 rating is based on a thin sample compared to competitors with 200+ reviews
- No built-in insurance billing or clearinghouse integration, so US practices billing insurance need a separate tool
- Jump from $45 Solo to $95 Team is a big leap just for adding one more practitioner
- SMS reminders are billed separately by country, and costs are not published upfront on the pricing page
Where OptiMantra falls short
- $99/month starting price is higher than therapy-focused competitors. If you are a solo talk therapist, you are paying for modality features you will never touch
- No free trial. You have to commit to paying before you can test it with real patients
- The interface has a real learning curve. Multiple reviewers say it is not intuitive and takes weeks of support calls to get comfortable
- Setup and data migration can cost $1,000-$10,000+ depending on practice complexity. That is a significant upfront investment on top of the monthly fee
Who is each product built for?
Cliniko
Target: 1-25 clinicians
Buy Cliniko if you want the cleanest interface in allied health with zero feature gating and stable pricing. Skip if you bill US insurance directly or need a platform with a large review base to validate before buying.
OptiMantra
Target: 1-15 practitioners
Buy OptiMantra if you practice integrative, functional, or multi-modality medicine and need charting templates for acupuncture, supplements, and compounding alongside standard scheduling and billing. Skip it if you are a talk therapist who just needs notes and insurance claims, because you will be paying for features you never use.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Cliniko | OptiMantra |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Security | ||
| HIPAA compliant | ||
| Telehealth / video sessions | ||
| Secure messaging | ||
| Scheduling & Clients | ||
| Online scheduling | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Intake forms / assessments | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Clinical | ||
| Progress notes / documentation | ||
| Treatment plans | ||
| E-prescribing | ||
| Outcome measures / assessments | ||
| Billing & Payments | ||
| Insurance billing / claims | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Superbill generation | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Platform | ||
| Group practice support | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Integrations / API | ||
Common questions
OptiMantra scores 8.0/10 vs Cliniko's 7.8/10 in our ranking. OptiMantra is the better pick for 1-15 practitioners. Cliniko is better if you need physiotherapy and allied health clinics that want a clean interface with all features unlocked on every plan and no per-feature upsells.
Cliniko starts at $45/month. OptiMantra starts at $99/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Cliniko: Yes, 30-day free trial. OptiMantra: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Cliniko covers 14 of 18 features we track. OptiMantra covers 15 of 18. OptiMantra has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Cliniko has a mobile app. OptiMantra does not.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most healthcare practice management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Cliniko if...
Physiotherapy and allied health clinics that want a clean interface with all features unlocked on every plan and no per-feature upsells.
Pick OptiMantra if...
Integrative and functional medicine practitioners who need charting templates for acupuncture, naturopathy, and supplement protocols in the same system as their scheduling and billing