Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
ABELDent vs Cloud 9
ABELDent leads on 0 checks, Cloud 9 on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreABELDent · 7.8/10
- Free planonly ABELDent
ABELDent scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 7.8 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #24.
On deployment, ABELDent gives you Hybrid where Cloud 9 offers Cloud.
ABELDent is the better fit for practices prioritizing free scheduling software. Cloud 9 is the better fit for multi-location practices needing patient communications.
- ABELDent fits best
Practices prioritizing free scheduling software
- Cloud 9 fits best
Multi-location practices needing patient communications
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Side by side
| Feature | ABELDent 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Cloud 9 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #15 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software | #24 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Practices prioritizing free scheduling software | Multi-location practices needing patient communications |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets |
| Compliance | HIPAA, 2FA | SOC 2 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ABELDent 4/4 · Cloud 9 4/4 | ||
| Patient self-booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Provider calendars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appointment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online intake forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Location support | Multi-location | Multi-location |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | ABELDent is dental practice management software for Canadian and U.S. dental practices that want scheduling alongside clinical and administrative workflows. Its free Freemium edition covers appointment scheduling, patient self-booking… Read the review → |
Cloud 9 is a cloud-based practice management platform from Planet DDS for orthodontic practices, groups, OSOs, and multi-location organizations. It brings together appointment scheduling, provider availability, online patient booking,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ABELDent — where it wins
- Free plan includes scheduling, reminders, forms, charting, billing, and messaging
- Patient self-booking includes practice review and approval controls
- Combines scheduling, clinical records, billing, imaging, and communications
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform coverage limits device and operating-system flexibility
- Freemium edition has limitations compared with premium editions
- Premium editions require a sales or Microsoft Marketplace route
Cloud 9 — where it wins
- Online booking, provider availability, reminders, and digital intake
- Two-way portal messaging plus patient payments and autopay
- Multi-location visibility with insurance and revenue cycle workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is provided after the practice is evaluated
- Designed specifically for orthodontic practices and organizations
- Some integrations are centered on the Planet DDS ecosystem
- ABELDent7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad free starting point for Windows-based dental practices.
Visit ABELDentFull verdict → - Cloud 96.9/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud platform for orthodontic practices managing scheduling, communications, and payments.
Visit Cloud 9Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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