Not just scheduling and notes. PractaLuma's AI drafts documentation, reports, plan updates and admin replies across the whole practice, with you reviewing each one.
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Comparison
PractaLuma vs Cliniko
Cliniko is a popular, dependable practice management system for allied health. Here is how it compares with PractaLuma's AI-native platform built for mental-health practice.
What Cliniko does well
A capable practice management system.
A well-established allied-health practice management system trusted by tens of thousands of practitioners for scheduling, treatment notes, online bookings, invoicing and telehealth.
Where PractaLuma is different
Why mental-health teams choose PractaLuma.
Cliniko handles the core of practice management well. PractaLuma adds an AI-native layer built specifically for mental-health work, with a clinician approving every action.
Templates, psychometric assessments (PHQ-9, K10, DASS-21 and more) and reports designed for psychology, psychiatry, counselling and psychotherapy, not a generic clinic tool.
Built for mental health
Nothing is sent or filed without a clinician's review and sign-off. The AI prepares the work; you stay in control.
Every AI action is clinician-approved
All patient data is stored in Australia, with a contractual commitment that it is never used to train foundation models.
Australian data residency, zero training
Side by side
PractaLuma vs Cliniko, at a glance.
| Capability | PractaLuma | Cliniko |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling, billing, notes and telehealth | Yes | Yes |
| AI across the whole practice (docs, reports, admin) | Yes, native | Limited or emerging |
| Mental-health templates and psychometric assessments | Yes | General allied-health |
| Every AI action reviewed and approved by a clinician | Yes | Not applicable |
| Australian data residency | Yes | Varies, check vendor |
| Contractual zero-training on your data | Yes | Check vendor |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Features and pricing change often; confirm current details with each provider.
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