CareStack
6.7#3 in dental charting softwareFrom $829 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Open Dental
7.7#1 in dental charting softwareFrom $89 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | CareStack | Open Dental |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kissimmee, Florida, United States | Salem, Oregon, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include DoseSpot for electronic prescriptions, Heidi for AI note taking, Overjet for AI-powered diagnosis, and XChart for sedation vital statistics. | Listed native integrations include DoseSpot e-prescribing, Global Payments, PayConnect, PaySimple, BetterDiagnostics, Pearl, DentalXChange, and EDS. |
| Pricing limits | Pricing depends on factors including the number of locations, chairs, and providers; the pricing page says implementation fees may apply in some cases. | Fees vary by location, provider count, and additional functionality; data conversion is not included in the monthly support fee. |
| Support | CareStack says support is available seven days a week by email, phone, or webchat. | Monthly support includes software updates and phone, chat, and email technical support, with up to two specific issues per call. |
CareStack plans
- Essentials$829 a month
- Intelligence$1,299 a month
Open Dental plans
- Open Dental for Dental SchoolsFree
- Open Dental Software License and Support (Developing Countries)Free
- Open Dental Software License and Support (Other Countries)$89 a month
- Open Dental Software License and Support (United States)$199 a month
Pick CareStack if…
CareStack is intended for dental practices, from single locations to multi-location groups and DSOs. It may suit practices seeking clinical, operational, and patient workflows in one cloud platform.
Pick Open Dental if…
Open Dental suits dental practices looking for practice-management tools with online scheduling, intake, reminders, and patient self-booking. Its free trial can help evaluate a limited setup, but it excludes API and eServices.