Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Dental Software (2026)
8 dental software options compared on price, free tier, compliance and fit — ranked by entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it; quote-only tiers show a dash, never a guess.
The cheapest dental software is Open Dental at $0/mo. 1 offer a free tier. All 8 compared below on price, free tier and compliance — every figure sourced and dated, updated June 2026.
As of Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest dental software is Open Dental at $0/mo; across 3 with published pricing the median is $149/mo ($125–$829/mo), 1 with a free tier, every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-15. https://frontdeskreview.com/best/dental-software/ Key takeaways
- Typical paid price: from $125/mo, median $149/mo, up to $829/mo — across 3 with published pricing.
- Free tier: Open Dental.
- HIPAA-ready: Open Dental, tab32, CareStack, Curve Dental, Dentrix Ascend, Eaglesoft, NexHealth.
- Tracked: 8 vendors, data current through 2026-06-15.
Comparison
| # | Dental Software | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Dental | $0/mo Developing Countries / Dental Schools (Free) | Yes | Yes | — | cost-conscious single-location practices | opendental.com | Visit → |
| 2 | tab32 | $125/mo Alpine Start-Up (Year 1) | No | Yes | Yes | startups and new practices | tab32.com | Visit → |
| 3 | CareStack | $829/mo Essentials | No | Yes | — | growing multi-location groups | carestack.com | Visit → |
| 4 | Curve Dental | — | No | Yes | Yes | practices wanting fully cloud-native imaging included | quote-only | Visit → |
| 5 | Denticon (Planet DDS) | — | No | — | — | DSOs and multi-location group practices | quote-only | Visit → |
| 6 | Dentrix Ascend | — | No | Yes | Yes | established mid-to-large practices wanting enterprise-grade cloud | quote-only | Visit → |
| 7 | Eaglesoft | — | No | Yes | — | practices already using Patterson Dental supplies/equipment | quote-only | Visit → |
| 8 | NexHealth | — | No | Yes | Yes | practices wanting patient engagement layered on top of existing PMS | quote-only | Visit → |
Prices are the lowest published self-serve monthly rate as captured on the linked source. Annual-billing and usage details are on each vendor's record in our open dataset.
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What is the cheapest dental software?
Open Dental has the lowest published entry price at $0/mo (Developing Countries / Dental Schools (Free)), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does dental software cost per month?
Across the 3 dental software with published paid pricing, the median starting price is $149/mo, ranging from $125/mo to $829/mo, as of 2026-06-15. 1 also offer a free tier. 5 are quote-only.
Which dental software have a free plan?
Open Dental offer a free tier.
Which dental software support HIPAA?
Open Dental, tab32, CareStack, Curve Dental, Dentrix Ascend, Eaglesoft, NexHealth state HIPAA support (a BAA). Always confirm current scope with the vendor.
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