Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
Archy vs Oryx Dental
Archy leads on 0 checks, Oryx Dental 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 scoreArchy · 8.4/10
Archy scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #14.
Archy is the better fit for modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools. Oryx Dental is the better fit for larger practices wanting automation and AI.
- Archy fits best
Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools
- Oryx Dental fits best
Larger practices wanting automation and AI
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Side by side
| Feature | Archy 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Oryx Dental 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #10 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software | #14 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools | Larger practices wanting automation and AI |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $400/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Archy 4/4 · Oryx Dental 4/4 | ||
| Patient self-booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Provider calendars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appointment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online intake forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Location support | Multi-location | Multi-location |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | Archy is cloud-based dental practice management software for dentists, office managers, group practices, and multi-location dental organizations. Its scheduling tools cover provider availability, configurable hours and breaks, operatories,… Read the review → |
Oryx Dental is a cloud-based dental practice management platform for solo practices, startups, specialty practices, established offices, and multi-location organizations in the United States and Canada. It combines patient self-booking,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Archy — where it wins
- Configurable provider schedules, operatories, breaks, and booking rules
- Online booking, intake forms, reminders, texting, and patient communications
- Clinical, billing, insurance, reporting, mobile, and AI tools in one platform
Where it doesn't
- Standard pricing is $899 per location per month
- No public free plan is listed
- New-Practice pricing is limited to 400 patients or one year
Oryx Dental — where it wins
- Online scheduling, reminders, forms, portals, and two-way messaging
- Automated workflows, invoicing, collections, and membership plans
- AI charting, transcription, exam notes, and dental imaging options
Where it doesn't
- The Startup Offer is limited by time and patient volume
- Oryx Pro includes up to two providers before per-provider charges apply
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
- Archy8.4/10 · Paid
A broad cloud platform for practices that need advanced scheduling and patient workflows.
Visit ArchyFull verdict → - Oryx Dental7.9/10 · Paid
A broad dental platform for practices that want scheduling, operations, and AI in one system.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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