Acupuncture Software (2026): 10 Practice Tools Compared

An acupuncture appointment involves more paperwork than patients ever see: an intake form, consent, a treatment plan, notes on points used and a reminder for the next visit. Doing it on paper works, right up until it doesn't.

The tools below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and each description comes from the provider's own website, read this week. If you're setting up a practice from scratch, my guide to setting up a therapist's clinic covers the early decisions.

Acupuncture software side by side

I checked the free plan column on each provider's own website or app store listing, as of Oct 2026. Yes means the page names the app, an account, a plan or a version of it as free. Trial only means a time-limited trial. Not stated means the page I read named neither, even where there's a button inviting you to start or a store download button, so check the provider's own page before you sign up.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
AcuBliss	Practice management software	Customised intake forms	Not stated
ClinicSense	Clinic management software	Holistic clinics that hate no-shows	Trial only
Cliniko	Allied health practice management software	Multi-practitioner allied health clinics	Trial only
Halaxy	Health practice platform	Starting without a monthly bill	Yes
Jane	Health and wellness clinic software	Clinics with a patient app	Not stated
Medesk	Practice management software for private clinics	Private clinics in the UK and beyond	Not stated
Noterro	Allied health practice management software	Small allied health teams	Trial only
Oli Health	Acupuncture and TCM EHR	Notes that understand TCM	Trial only
Riverd	Practice software for wellness practitioners	Solo practitioners starting out	Yes
SetTime	Acupuncture scheduling software	Simple online bookings	Yes

Ten acupuncture software tools

AcuBliss

Best for: Acupuncturists who want practice management software with highly customisable patient forms, built for acupuncturists and other holistic practitioners.

ClinicSense

Best for: Holistic and manual therapy practices that want SOAP notes, intake forms, online booking and no-show protection together.

Cliniko

Best for: Clinics with several practitioners that want appointments, notes and invoicing, plus free chat and email support for every customer.

Halaxy

Best for: Practitioners who want core practice software that's free to use, only paying for optional add-ons if they need them.

Jane

Best for: Wellness clinics that want online booking, charting, an AI scribe, telehealth and a patient app in one system.

Medesk

Best for: Private clinics covering many specialties that want practice management software with records, scheduling and billing.

Noterro

Best for: Allied health practitioners who want practice management software plus regular webinars on winning and keeping patients.

Oli Health

Best for: TCM practitioners who want an AI scribe that understands point selections and needle techniques when writing treatment notes.

Riverd

Best for: Solo therapists and healers who want online booking, clinical notes, reminders and payments in one free tool.

SetTime

Best for: Practitioners who mainly need easy online booking and appointment scheduling rather than a full clinical records system.

Matching the tool to your practice

• Notes that understand TCM: Oli Health.
• Solo practitioners starting out: Riverd.
• Simple online booking only: SetTime.
• Multi-practitioner clinics: Cliniko.
• Starting without a monthly bill: Halaxy.

What the NHS tells patients to check

The NHS explains that complementary therapists other than chiropractors and osteopaths don't need to be registered by law. It advises choosing a private therapist registered with a professional organisation accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Patients are being told to check, so make it easy for them. Put your professional membership on your booking page, intake forms and confirmation emails, and choose software that lets you show it clearly.

Acupuncture-specific tools versus general clinic software

Acupuncture-specific tools understand point selections, TCM diagnosis and the way acupuncturists write notes. They suit solo acupuncturists and TCM clinics that want notes to fit how they already think.

General clinic software covers many therapies at once and suits clinics where acupuncturists work alongside massage therapists, osteopaths or physiotherapists. You'll trade some TCM detail for one shared diary and one system for everyone.

Features worth checking on a trial

• Intake and consent forms. Completed online before the first visit.
• Treatment notes. Templates that suit how you record points and plans.
• Online booking. With deposits or card details to cut no-shows.
• Reminders. By text or email, sent automatically.
• Data protection. Secure storage for health information.

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Getting a new system live in a week

1. Set up your services, durations and availability.
2. Rebuild your intake and consent forms online.
3. Import existing patients and upcoming appointments.
4. Test a booking from a patient's point of view.
5. Switch your website booking link on a quiet day.

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Keeping patient records safe

Acupuncture notes are health records, so where they're stored matters. Before you move anything across, ask each provider where data is held, who can access it, how backups work and how you'd export everything if you ever left.

If you're in the UK, the data protection rules for health information apply whatever software you choose, so it's worth reading your professional body's guidance too. A system that makes secure, tidy records the easy option is one you'll thank yourself for later.

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My plain advice on acupuncture software

Solo acupuncturists should start with a tool that combines booking, intake forms and TCM-friendly notes, and keep things simple. Multi-therapy clinics are better served by a general practice system that everyone can share.

Booking is often the first thing patients see, so get it right before anything else. My guide on choosing an online appointment booking system walks through the basics.

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Frequently asked questions

What is acupuncture software?

It's practice management software for acupuncturists, covering booking, intake forms, treatment notes, reminders and payments.

Is there free acupuncture software?

A few tools here name free software or free scheduling on their own page, so check the free plan column.

Do I need software built for acupuncture?

Not always, as general clinic software works well for multi-therapy clinics, but TCM-specific tools suit acupuncture notes better.

Can patients book acupuncture online?

Yes, every tool here offers some form of online booking or scheduling.

Do acupuncturists need to be registered?

The NHS says complementary therapists other than chiropractors and osteopaths don't need to be registered by law, but advises choosing one registered with an accredited professional organisation.

Can software help with no-shows?

Automatic reminders and deposits at booking, offered by several tools here, help cut missed appointments.