Routiq vs Solium AI.
What Solium AI says it does: A fully managed AI receptionist with real-time analytics and zero setup. Routiq pairs Robyn, who answers every channel and re-engages lapsed patients, with Abby, who checks the wording against published AHPRA advertising guidance first. Here is the honest comparison.
| Routiq | Solium AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Australia | Australia |
| Practice systems | Cliniko, Nookal, PracSuite | Cliniko |
| Channels | Phone, SMS, WhatsApp, Web chat | Phone |
| Patient re-engagement | Yes. Robyn works the rebooking report and writes follow-ups | Not their focus |
| AHPRA-aware checking | Yes. Abby checks messaging against published AHPRA advertising guidance | No public equivalent |
| Pricing | AUD $199 per location per month, or $159 billed annually. No setup fees. 7-day free trial. | Pricing on enquiry (last checked August 2026). |
What Solium AI does well
- ✓ Managed service posture: they run it for you
- ✓ Analytics dashboard
- ✓ Australian market focus
Choose Solium AI if
- You want a managed phone service with reporting, run by an AU team.
Choose Routiq if
- You want re-engagement, not just reception. Robyn works the rebooking report and writes the follow-ups, so the diary fills from patients you already have..
- Your messaging touches AHPRA territory. Abby checks each follow-up and your marketing against published AHPRA advertising guidance before it goes out. No other tool on this list does that..
- You want one bill for reception, re-engagement and checking. $199 per location per month, no setup fees, live in a day..
- Routiq is also zero setup fee and live in a day, so the managed convenience is matched.
The verdict
Solium's managed posture suits owners who never want to touch a dashboard.
Routiq matches the no-setup promise, then adds the halves Solium does not cover: multi-channel reception, automatic re-engagement, and AHPRA-aware message checking.
This comparison uses public information: Solium AI's own website and the Cliniko Connected Apps directory, last checked 8 August 2026. Spotted something out of date? Email daniel.welsh@routiq.ai and we will fix it. Their site: solium.ai
See Robyn work your rebooking report.
7-day free trial. No setup fees. Live in a day on Cliniko, Nookal or PracSuite.
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