# Cliniko, Pabau Practice Management vs Practice Better Comparison

| | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 303 | 297 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (90.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (99.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $59.00 Per Month | $35.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cliniko

Pros:
- Organization (1 reviews)
- Scheduling (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Note Editing (1 reviews)

### Pabau Practice Management

Pros:
- Customer Support (72 reviews)
- Ease of Use (60 reviews)

Cons:
- Technical Issues (17 reviews)
- Complex Setup (15 reviews)

### Practice Better

Pros:
- Ease of Use (74 reviews)
- Features (57 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (37 reviews)
- Limited Features (26 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (262 reviews) | 8.9 (258 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (271 reviews) | 8.9 (263 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.6 (211 reviews) | 8.6 (165 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.6 (90 reviews) | 8.9 (67 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (260 reviews) | 9.2 (245 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 9.2 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (253 reviews) | 9.6 (265 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cliniko

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Pabau Practice Management

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Startup Plan

Price: $59.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- 1 user
- Allows you to have up to 100 clients
- All features included

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pabau-practice-management/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Practice Better

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: $35.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- 10 clients
- Scheduling
- Telehealth video chat

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/practice-better/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### HIPAA Compliant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Practice Better** | 9.5/10 | 139 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Authorization - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (137 reviews) | 
| **Compliant Texting - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (137 reviews) | 
| **Compliant Emailing - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (135 reviews) | 
| **Clinical Communication - HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (134 reviews) | 
| **HIPAA Compliance - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (135 reviews) | 
| **Operating Systems - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (134 reviews) | 
| **Message Lifespan - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (133 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Enhancement - HIPAA Compliant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (135 reviews) | 

### Clinical Documentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | 9.1/10 | 126 |
| **Practice Better** | N/A | N/A |

#### Operations

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Optimization - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **EHR Integration - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clinical Communication - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription Automation - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CDI Training - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clinical Data Exchange - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Access - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digitization - Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Patient Case Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Practice Better** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Collection

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Patient Data Aggregation - Patient Case Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Data Management - Patient Case Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Clinical Communication and Collaboration - Patient Case Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Utilization Management - Patient Case Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### EHR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | 9.3/10 | 37 |
| **Practice Better** | 8.1/10 | 121 |

#### Clinical Workflow Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Medical Provider Access** | Not enough data | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (107 reviews) | 
| **Ancillary Care Provider Access** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (100 reviews) | 
| **Meaningful Use Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 8.2 (106 reviews) | 
| **Clinical Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (34 reviews) | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 

#### Patient Health Information Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ePHI Storage** | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (114 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (21 reviews) | 7.9 (111 reviews) | 
| **Patient Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 8.7 (115 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - EHR

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 

### Spa and Salon Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | 9.2/10 | 30 |
| **Practice Better** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration - Spa Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Sales** | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing - Spa Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Membership** | Not enough data | 9.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Review** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Campaigns** | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Guest Experience - Spa Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.7 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | 9.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Trends** | Not enough data | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Patient Engagement

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | 9.2/10 | 79 |
| **Practice Better** | 8.3/10 | 136 |

#### Patient-Centered Functions

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Online Presence Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (65 reviews) | 8.1 (129 reviews) | 
| **Patient Feedback Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (63 reviews) | 8.2 (130 reviews) | 
| **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | 9.2 (67 reviews) | 8.9 (131 reviews) | 
| **Patient Communications** | Not enough data | 9.4 (73 reviews) | 9.2 (130 reviews) | 
| **Integration with Wearables** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (114 reviews) | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (75 reviews) | 8.7 (130 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (64 reviews) | 8.2 (127 reviews) | 
| **Digital Intake Forms** | Not enough data | 9.3 (70 reviews) | 9.2 (129 reviews) | 
| **Engagement Measuring** | Not enough data | 9.3 (67 reviews) | 7.9 (126 reviews) | 
| **Patient Satisfaction Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (66 reviews) | 8.2 (123 reviews) | 
| **EHR Integration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (62 reviews) | 8.3 (113 reviews) | 
| **IPC Systems Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (102 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 7.6 (107 reviews) | 

### Medical Practice Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | 8.9/10 | 131 |
| **Practice Better** | 8.8/10 | 114 |

#### Operations Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Administrative Processes** | Not enough data | 9.1 (125 reviews) | 9.0 (108 reviews) | 
| **Back Office Processes** | Not enough data | 8.9 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (110 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Coordination** | Not enough data | 9.0 (112 reviews) | 8.7 (109 reviews) | 
| **Practice Specialty Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 

#### Added Efficiencies

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration with EHRs** | Not enough data | 8.7 (95 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (101 reviews) | 9.2 (105 reviews) | 
| **Integration with Billing Software** | Not enough data | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 8.3 (98 reviews) | 
| **Patient Information Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (112 reviews) | 9.0 (105 reviews) | 

### Telemedicine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | 9.2/10 | 25 |
| **Practice Better** | 8.6/10 | 112 |

#### Technology

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Telecommunications** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (109 reviews) | 
| **Low Bandwidth Support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (99 reviews) | 
| **EHR Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (100 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Practice Branding** | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (107 reviews) | 
| **Practice Specific** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 8.4 (102 reviews) | 
| **Charting And Documentation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (107 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 9.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **State Regulation Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (100 reviews) | 

### Nutritionist

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Practice Better** | 9.0/10 | 162 |

#### Administrative

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (153 reviews) | 
| **Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (157 reviews) | 
| **Security and Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (157 reviews) | 
| **Practice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (159 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (148 reviews) | 
| **Insurance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (93 reviews) | 
| **Appointment Scheduler** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 
| **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (158 reviews) | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (153 reviews) | 

### Medical Spa

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cliniko** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pabau Practice Management** | 8.9/10 | 117 |
| **Practice Better** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Merchant Services** | Not enough data | 8.8 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.4 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Client Communications** | Not enough data | 9.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Loyalty Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | 9.1 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Practice Management

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Patient Records** | Not enough data | 9.3 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Photo Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Prescribing and Lab Orders** | Not enough data | 8.6 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | 9.0 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Insurance Billing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Tools

| Feature | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Healthtech Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.9 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | 8.7 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Medical Practice Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-practice-management)


**Unique to Pabau Practice Management (7):** [Patient Case Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-case-management), [Patient Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-engagement), [Clinical Documentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/clinical-documentation), [Telemedicine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/telemedicine), [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management), [EHR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ehr), [Medical Spa Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-spa)

**Unique to Practice Better (5):** [EHR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ehr), [Telemedicine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/telemedicine), [HIPAA Compliant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hipaa-compliant-messaging), [Patient Engagement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patient-engagement), [Nutritionist Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nutritionist)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cliniko | Pabau Practice Management | Practice Better | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 90.9% | 99.3% | 100.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.1% | 0.7% | 0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Cliniko

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 63.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 18.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 9.1%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 9.1%

#### Pabau Practice Management

- **Medical Practice:** 44.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 28.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.4%
- **Cosmetics:** 7.4%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.7%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.7%
- **Hospitality:** 0.7%
- **Sports:** 0.3%
- **Plastics:** 0.3%
- **Other:** 2.0%

#### Practice Better

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 75.9%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 10.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Mental Health Care:** 2.1%
- **Consulting:** 1.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.8%
- **E-Learning:** 0.4%
- **Cosmetics:** 0.4%

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## Top Discussions

### Cliniko

No discussions available for this product.

### Pabau Practice Management

No discussions available for this product.

### Practice Better

- Title: [What is the better app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-better-app) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The Practice Better app is for practitioners, coaches, and wellness professionals, and allows you to support clients anytime from anywhere. 

Clients love..."
- Title: [Is practice Better hipaa compliant?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-practice-better-hipaa-compliant) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We are fully compliant with HIPAA, PIPEDA, PHIPA, and GDPR regulations. Data is encrypted during transfer and at rest. We also encrypt all backups and log data."
- Title: [Is Canadian practice better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-canadian-practice-better) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Practice Better was founded in Toronto, Canada, and now serves thousands of customers in over 70+ countries across the globe. "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cliniko-vs-pabau-practice-management-vs-practice-better)