Mena vs Cliniko
Psychology-specific AI vs multi-discipline practice management
Cliniko is an Australian-origin practice management platform used by allied health professionals across multiple disciplines worldwide. Mena is built for European psychologists with clinical intelligence (automatic notes, CBT session analysis, validated questionnaires, cross-session clinical memory) on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
Feature comparison
Where each product is strong, based only on what each vendor publishes on its own site.
| Feature | Mena.ai | Cliniko |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical documentation | ||
| AI-Powered Clinical Notes | Yes | No |
| Session Recording & Transcription | Yes | No |
| Session Analysis (CBT) | Yes | No |
| Validated Questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7) | Yes | Partial |
| Cross-Session Clinical Memory | Yes | No |
| Psychology-Specific Templates | Yes | Partial |
| Practice management | ||
| Patient Portal | Yes | Partial |
| Online Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Telehealth / Video Calls | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Discipline Support (Physio, Osteo, etc.) | No | Yes |
| Billing & Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Portugal & compliance | ||
| GDPR / RGPD Compliance | Yes | Partial |
| EU-Only Data Storage | Yes | No |
| EU AI Act Compliance | Yes | No |
| Portuguese Language AI | Yes | No |
| Plans & pricing | ||
| Starting Price | €39.99/mo | ~€28/mo (AU$45) |
Clinical documentation
- AI-Powered Clinical Notes
- Mena.aiYesClinikoNo
- Session Recording & Transcription
- Mena.aiYesClinikoNo
- Session Analysis (CBT)
- Mena.aiYesClinikoNo
- Validated Questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- Mena.aiYesClinikoPartial
- Cross-Session Clinical Memory
- Mena.aiYesClinikoNo
- Psychology-Specific Templates
- Mena.aiYesClinikoPartial
Practice management
- Patient Portal
- Mena.aiYesClinikoPartial
- Online Scheduling
- Mena.aiYesClinikoYes
- Telehealth / Video Calls
- Mena.aiYesClinikoYes
- Multi-Discipline Support (Physio, Osteo, etc.)
- Mena.aiNoClinikoYes
- Billing & Payments
- Mena.aiYesClinikoYes
Portugal & compliance
- GDPR / RGPD Compliance
- Mena.aiYesClinikoPartial
- EU-Only Data Storage
- Mena.aiYesClinikoNo
- EU AI Act Compliance
- Mena.aiYesClinikoNo
- Portuguese Language AI
- Mena.aiYesClinikoNo
Plans & pricing
- Starting Price
- Mena.ai€39.99/moCliniko~€28/mo (AU$45)
Comparison based on each vendor's own public pages. Capabilities a vendor does not publicly document are shown as not stated rather than unavailable. Pricing and features change — please verify current details with each vendor.
Two approaches
Two platforms built for different needs
Cliniko covers practice management for allied health professionals across many disciplines. Mena is purpose-built for European psychologists, with an AI clinical intelligence layer on top of practice management and data stored in the EU.
Cliniko excels at:
- Established international presence across multiple countries
- Multi-discipline support (physiotherapy, osteopathy, podiatry, etc.)
- Third-party integrations (Stripe, Xero, Mailchimp)
- Built-in telehealth and online bookings
Mena excels at:
- Interactive AI clinical assistant with 12 specialized tools
- Automatic session recording with real-time transcription
- AI-powered clinical analysis with CBT frameworks
- Cross-session clinical memory that surfaces your notes when you need them
- Full EU AI Act and GDPR compliance
- Data stored exclusively in the European Union
When Mena fits
Why European psychologists choose Mena
Cliniko is a solid choice for multi-discipline clinics that need generic appointment management. For psychology-specific clinical work in Europe, Mena adds an AI layer (automatic notes, session analysis, validated questionnaires) and keeps all data in the EU.
- AI included in the plan
- Paid plans start at EUR 39.99 per month and include AI clinical notes, session transcription, and CBT analysis.
- Clinical intelligence on top of practice management
- Interactive AI assistant, an optional vocabulary of 28 emotion categories and 13 thinking patterns you can apply per session, and cross-session clinical memory. Portuguese-language AI is supported out of the box.
- Built for psychology workflows
- Mena is designed around the clinical workflow of psychologists, with psychology-specific templates, validated questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7), and cross-session clinical memory.
- GDPR-first with EU data residency
- All data is stored in the European Union. Cliniko's primary infrastructure is hosted in Australia, which European professionals should evaluate carefully against GDPR transfer requirements.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cliniko and who is it for?
- Cliniko is an Australian-origin practice management software popular among physiotherapists, osteopaths and other allied health professionals. While it can be used by psychologists, it lacks psychology-specific features such as CBT analysis, AI clinical notes or cross-session clinical memory.
- Where is data stored in Cliniko vs Mena?
- Cliniko stores data on servers in Australia. Mena stores all data exclusively in the European Union, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and European data protection regulations.
- Can I migrate from Cliniko to Mena?
- Yes. Mena allows importing patient data from other platforms. Our team can assist you with the migration process to ensure a smooth transition without data loss.
- What if my clinic has professionals from multiple disciplines?
- If your clinic includes physiotherapists, osteopaths or other professionals besides psychologists, Cliniko may be more suitable for those disciplines. However, for the psychologists on your team, Mena offers AI-powered clinical tools that no other platform provides.
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