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Head-to-head · Optical Shop Software

Acuitas 3 vs MaximEyes

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Acuitas 3 #1 in Optical Shop Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Ocuco
MaximEyes #3 in Optical Shop Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit MaximEyes

Acuitas 3 leads on 0 checks, MaximEyes 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 scoreAcuitas 3 · 9.3/10

Acuitas 3 scores higher on our rubric for optical shop software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Acuitas 3 is the better fit for full-service optical practices with deep workflows. MaximEyes is the better fit for practices prioritizing optical retail and claims workflows.

  • Acuitas 3 fits best

    Full-service optical practices with deep workflows

  • MaximEyes fits best

    Practices prioritizing optical retail and claims workflows

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Side by side

Feature Acuitas 3 9.3/10 Visit ↗ MaximEyes 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #1 in Optical Shop Software #3 in Optical Shop Software
Best for Full-service optical practices with deep workflows Practices prioritizing optical retail and claims workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA HIPAA
Integrations 3 integrations 270+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Acuitas 3 5/5 · MaximEyes 5/5
Prescription management ✓ ✓
Frame inventory ✓ ✓
Lens ordering ✓ ✓
Insurance billing ✓ ✓
Appointment booking ✓ ✓
Specs
Location limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Connects records, appointments, dispensing, POS, insurance and inventory.
  • Supports lab orders, diagnostic equipment and ecommerce across channels.
  • Provides multi-location workflows and centralized Power BI reporting.
  • Connects POS, barcode scanning, inventory, frames, lenses and lab orders
  • Combines insurance benefits, billing and claims management workflows
  • Cloud platform includes scheduling, EHR and patient communication
Cons
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
  • Wide operational scope may exceed the needs of practices seeking a narrow tool.
  • Regional configurations can vary in available capabilities.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The platform spans broader practice workflows beyond optical retail
  • Its listed lab integrations are VisionWeb labs and CLX System
Our verdict

Acuitas 3 brings clinical and retail operations together for independent optometrists, clinics and optical chains. Its cloud platform covers electronic medical records, configurable optometry workflows, appointment scheduling, dispensing,…

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MaximEyes is a cloud-based platform from First Insight Corporation for optometry and ophthalmology practices, optical retailers and dispensaries within eye care practices. Its optical workflows include point of sale, barcode scanning,…

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  1. Acuitas 3Optical Shop Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. MaximEyesOptical Shop Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Acuitas 3 — where it wins

    • Connects records, appointments, dispensing, POS, insurance and inventory.
    • Supports lab orders, diagnostic equipment and ecommerce across channels.
    • Provides multi-location workflows and centralized Power BI reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
    • Wide operational scope may exceed the needs of practices seeking a narrow tool.
    • Regional configurations can vary in available capabilities.

  • MaximEyes — where it wins

    • Connects POS, barcode scanning, inventory, frames, lenses and lab orders
    • Combines insurance benefits, billing and claims management workflows
    • Cloud platform includes scheduling, EHR and patient communication

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • The platform spans broader practice workflows beyond optical retail
    • Its listed lab integrations are VisionWeb labs and CLX System
  • Acuitas 39.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud platform spanning clinical records, dispensing, retail operations and ecommerce.

    Visit OcucoFull verdict →
  • MaximEyes8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Optical retail and claims workflows sit alongside practice management and EHR tools.

    Visit MaximEyesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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