Thinking of switching from Cliniko to Zoho CRM (or vice versa)? This comparison covers features, costs, and migration considerations to help mid-market Australian businesses make an informed decision.
Side-by-side feature ratings for Cliniko and Zoho CRM.
| Feature | Cliniko | Zoho CRM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry fit | For Healthcare & Allied Health that rely on strong industry fit, Cliniko is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Job management | Cliniko has a notable advantage in job management. | ||
| Quoting and invoicing | Cliniko has a notable advantage in quoting and invoicing. | ||
| Scheduling and dispatch | For Healthcare & Allied Health that rely on strong scheduling and dispatch, Zoho CRM is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Mobile field access | For mobile field access, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage. | ||
| Compliance features | Both Cliniko and Zoho CRM offer comparable compliance features capabilities. | ||
| Contact management | For Healthcare & Allied Health that rely on strong contact management, Cliniko is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Pipeline management | When it comes to pipeline management, Cliniko pulls clearly ahead of Zoho CRM — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. | ||
| Email automation | When it comes to email automation, Cliniko pulls clearly ahead of Zoho CRM — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. | ||
| Reporting and analytics | When it comes to reporting and analytics, Zoho CRM pulls clearly ahead of Cliniko — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. | ||
| Integration ecosystem | Cliniko significantly outperforms Zoho CRM on integration ecosystem, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Mobile app | When it comes to mobile app, Cliniko pulls clearly ahead of Zoho CRM — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. |
Industry fit
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
For Healthcare & Allied Health that rely on strong industry fit, Cliniko is the more capable option in our assessment.
Job management
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
Cliniko has a notable advantage in job management.
Quoting and invoicing
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
Cliniko has a notable advantage in quoting and invoicing.
Scheduling and dispatch
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
For Healthcare & Allied Health that rely on strong scheduling and dispatch, Zoho CRM is the more capable option in our assessment.
Mobile field access
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
For mobile field access, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.
Compliance features
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
Both Cliniko and Zoho CRM offer comparable compliance features capabilities.
Contact management
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
For Healthcare & Allied Health that rely on strong contact management, Cliniko is the more capable option in our assessment.
Pipeline management
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
When it comes to pipeline management, Cliniko pulls clearly ahead of Zoho CRM — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
Email automation
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
When it comes to email automation, Cliniko pulls clearly ahead of Zoho CRM — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
Reporting and analytics
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
When it comes to reporting and analytics, Zoho CRM pulls clearly ahead of Cliniko — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
Integration ecosystem
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
Cliniko significantly outperforms Zoho CRM on integration ecosystem, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Mobile app
Cliniko
Zoho CRM
When it comes to mobile app, Cliniko pulls clearly ahead of Zoho CRM — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
General pricing information for each platform.
From ~$45/month
Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.
Free tier available; paid from ~$20/user/month
Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
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Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Zoho CRM offers a much wider integration ecosystem than Cliniko, making it a strong choice for businesses with complex tech stacks. However, integration breadth is just one factor. Our Harvard-educated consultants weigh features, pricing, usability, and your specific workflows before making a recommendation.
What to know about switching between Cliniko and Zoho CRM.
Even though Cliniko and Zoho CRM structure data differently, Clever Ops has experience bridging the gap. We map invoices between both systems, handle custom field translations, and run test migrations before going live. Expect 4-8 weeks for the full migration, with 3 months of ongoing support.
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