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Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software

CareStack vs Archy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CareStack #5 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CareStack
Archy #10 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Archy

CareStack leads on 0 checks, Archy on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCareStack · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceArchy · $400/mo

CareStack scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #10.

Archy is cheaper to start at $400/mo against $829/mo.

CareStack is the better fit for multi-location practices wanting a complete platform. Archy is the better fit for modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools.

  • CareStack fits best

    Multi-location practices wanting a complete platform

  • Archy fits best

    Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools

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Side by side

Feature CareStack 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Archy 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.4
Ranking #5 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software #10 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Multi-location practices wanting a complete platform Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $829/mo $400/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 20 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CareStack 4/4 · Archy 4/4
Patient self-booking ✓ ✓
Provider calendars ✓ ✓
Appointment reminders ✓ ✓
Online intake forms ✓ ✓
Specs
Location support Multi-location Multi-location
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-location scheduling with online booking, reminders and patient requests
  • Combines intake, charting, claims, payments, analytics and communications
  • Web, iOS, Android and API access with many dental integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • Starting pricing of $829 per month limits value for smaller practices
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-focused teams
  • AI clinical features require the $1,299-per-month Intelligence plan
  • 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
Our verdict

CareStack is cloud-based dental practice management software for single practices, multi-location groups, dental startups, specialists and DSOs. Its scheduling scope covers multi-specialty and multi-location calendars, online patient…

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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,…

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  1. CareStackDental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9Paid
  2. ArchyDental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CareStack — where it wins

    • Multi-location scheduling with online booking, reminders and patient requests
    • Combines intake, charting, claims, payments, analytics and communications
    • Web, iOS, Android and API access with many dental integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting pricing of $829 per month limits value for smaller practices
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-focused teams
    • AI clinical features require the $1,299-per-month Intelligence plan

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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