Open Dental may suit dental practices seeking practice-management tools with eServices and support for multiple locations.
Free plan Free trial From $89 a month AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacLinux+2
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Best Dental Software 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
Dental software entries provide side-by-side details on plans, entry pricing, supported platforms, hosting and practice capabilities including scheduling, charting, claims, imaging connections and patient portals.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Open Dental | Open Dental may suit dental practices seeking practice-management tools with eServices and support for multiple locations. | 6.4 | $89 a month | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Practice-Web | Practice-Web suits dental offices seeking on-premises tools for clinical records, scheduling, billing, and patient communications. | 5.4 | $35 a month | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Dentally | 4.9 | £125 a month | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 ABELDent | 4.5 | Free plan | Windows | 3 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Curve Dental | Curve Dental may suit dental practices seeking scheduling, clinical records, imaging and patient communication in a cloud system. | 4.5 | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 06 ClearDent | It suits solo and group practices, DSOs, academic institutions, and public health organizations needing dental workflows and operations in one platform. | 4.4 | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 07 CareStack | CareStack suits dental practices seeking one cloud platform for clinical and administrative work, whether single-location or multi-location. | 4.3 | $829 a month | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 08 tab32 | 4.3 | $125 a month, billed yearly | Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Cloud 9 | Cloud 9 is aimed at orthodontic practices, groups, and OSOs managing scheduling, claims, finances, and patient communication. | 4.1 | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 10 MacPractice | MacPractice is aimed at small to medium-sized medical and dental practices seeking practice-management and clinical tools. | 4.0 | — | iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 |
The page keeps its current published order without a ranking rule here. Narrow the options with the comparison fields, and then review each entry's platform and pricing information.
02
Practice-Web
Practice-Web suits dental offices seeking on-premises tools for clinical records, scheduling, billing, and patient communications.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.4 Visit
03
Dentally
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 Record4.9 Visit
04
ABELDent
Windows Record4.5 Visit
05
Curve Dental
Curve Dental may suit dental practices seeking scheduling, clinical records, imaging and patient communication in a cloud system.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record4.5 Visit
6
ClearDent
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.4 Visit It suits solo and group practices, DSOs, academic institutions, and public health organizations needing dental workflows and operations in one platform.
7
CareStack
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $829 a month Record4.3 Visit CareStack suits dental practices seeking one cloud platform for clinical and administrative work, whether single-location or multi-location.
9
Cloud 9
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.1 Visit Cloud 9 is aimed at orthodontic practices, groups, and OSOs managing scheduling, claims, finances, and patient communication.
10
MacPractice
iPhone & iPadWebMac — Record4.0 Visit MacPractice is aimed at small to medium-sized medical and dental practices seeking practice-management and clinical tools.
13
Dentrix Ascend
iPhone & iPadWeb — Record3.7 Visit It is designed for private practices, group practices, and dental service organizations, including those operating multiple locations.
Before you choose
Start with plan access
Some software listed here includes a free plan. Certain products also provide a free trial, so review each entry for its current availability and terms.
Compare the free plan with the paid-from information before you decide what access your practice needs.
Match the platform to your devices
The entries represent Windows, web, iOS, Android, macOS and API access. Pick a platform that fits the computers, phones, tablets or integrations your practice uses.
Some products list several platforms, while others list a single one. Confirm platform support in the product entry before choosing.
Compare practice workflows
Treat appointment scheduling, clinical charting and claims management as distinct points of comparison. A tool that fits one workflow may not fit another.
Review the listed capabilities against the tasks your practice needs to handle.
Check connected care features
This page includes imaging integration and patient portal support among its comparison fields. Check the listing details for the functions that matter to your staff and patients.
Keep these checks separate from charting and claims management so gaps are easier to spot.
Read the paid-from details
Paid pricing can be listed as a starting amount or as pricing on request. CareStack lists from $829/mo, Dentally from £125/mo and MOGO from $250/mo.
Treat a starting price as a comparison point, then review the listing for the pricing format shown for the product.
Consider cloud hosting
Cloud hosted is a comparison field for this category. Check the product entry to understand how hosting fits your practice's access and setup needs.
Questions
Is there a free plan among these dental products?
Some software in this category includes a free plan. Check the individual listing for its current plan details.
Can dental software be tested before purchase?
Certain products in this category provide a free trial. Trial availability and terms can differ by product.
Which platforms do these products run on?
The listed products span Windows, web, iOS, Android, macOS and API access.
Which practice features can I compare?
The comparison covers appointment scheduling, clinical charting, claims management, imaging integration and patient portal support.
How is paid pricing shown?
Listings can show a paid-from amount or pricing on request. Examples include $829/mo, £125/mo and $250/mo starting prices.
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