Standalone booking vs PIMS overlay — what independent clinics should ask

PIMS overlays shine when you already live inside one vendor’s database and can wait for a bidirectional sync. Many independents are really buying a phone-tag fix and a public booking page.

Ask: How long until the first confirmed appointment? Is there a setup fee? Does the product include a real website — or only a widget on a site you still have to build?

Clinicly’s answer: dedicated database, site included, trial in minutes, no setup fee. Overlays can come later if you need them.