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Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software

CareStack vs ClearDent

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CareStack #5 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CareStack
ClearDent #7 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ClearDent

CareStack leads on 0 checks, ClearDent 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 scoreCareStack · 8.9/10

CareStack scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

On deployment, ClearDent gives you Hybrid where CareStack offers Cloud.

CareStack is the better fit for multi-location practices wanting a complete platform. ClearDent is the better fit for multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment.

  • CareStack fits best

    Multi-location practices wanting a complete platform

  • ClearDent fits best

    Multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment

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Side by side

Feature CareStack 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ClearDent 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software #7 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Multi-location practices wanting a complete platform Multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $829/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 20 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CareStack 4/4 · ClearDent 4/4
Patient self-booking ✓ ✓
Provider calendars ✓ ✓
Appointment reminders ✓ ✓
Online intake forms ✓ ✓
Specs
Location support Multi-location Multi-location
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
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
  • Real-time online booking with provider availability management
  • Scheduling, reminders, intake, charting, billing, and imaging in one platform
  • On-premise, cloud, hybrid, mobile, and API access support
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
  • Pricing requires a customized quote
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
  • Online booking and other tools may require optional modules
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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ClearDent is dental practice management software for Canadian dental clinics, including solo practices, group practices, DSOs, academic institutions, and public health organizations. Its scope extends beyond appointment scheduling to…

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  1. CareStackDental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.9Paid
  2. ClearDentDental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.7Pricing on request

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

  • ClearDent — where it wins

    • Real-time online booking with provider availability management
    • Scheduling, reminders, intake, charting, billing, and imaging in one platform
    • On-premise, cloud, hybrid, mobile, and API access support

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
    • Online booking and other tools may require optional modules

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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