See how Smilenotes compares to other UK practice management software — including popular alternatives used by physiotherapists, podiatrists and other healthcare professionals.
When selecting practice management software for your healthcare business, it's important to consider several key factors to ensure you choose a software system that meets your specific needs and helps your practice run well.
Explore side-by-side comparisons with popular UK practice management software.
Updated comparisons for UK clinics (2026)
All comparisons are written by Smilenotes and focus on publicly available features and pricing.
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Smilenotes is often compared with larger, more complex practice management systems. This page explains the key differences in pricing, features, support and flexibility.
Smilenotes focuses on delivering core essential features for solo practitioners and small teams. Smilenotes software includes:
When comparing Smilenotes to other software platforms, you may notice that they often have extra bells and whistles. These features can be useful for multidisciplinary clinics, such as inventory management, marketing tools and advanced billing modules — but these are often unnecessary for many practitioners.
Smilenotes keeps things simple - patient records, notes and your appointment diary are always to hand. Smilenotes helps keep your day running smoothly.
Smilenotes offers excellent value for money with a range of subscription plans for different budgets and needs.
Many clinicians compare Smilenotes with platforms like WriteUpp or Cliniko before choosing. Prices for clinic software in general can vary widely so whilst checking out what's best for you, remember to watch out for extra 'add-on' fees, 'locked' features, extra VAT, and long-term contracts. Smilenotes is different - it is clearly priced and what you see is what you get.
Smilenotes keeps things upfront and transparent with affordable plans starting from £5 per month, making it one of the best-value practice management software options in the UK.
Great software works wherever you work:
Smilenotes is fully cloud-based, quick to load, and designed to run smoothly whether you’re on Windows, Mac, iPad, or mobile.
Good support is essential when you need help quickly. Before choosing a provider:
With Smilenotes, you’ll always speak to friendly humans — no AI chatbots or long waits.
A proper trial helps you see whether a system fits your workflow. Smilenotes offers a full 30-day free trial — no credit card required — so you can explore the platform at your own pace.
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