CareStack vs MacPractice

CCareStack8.9Visit MacPractice8.3Visit

Higher score C CareStack #1 in Dental Charting Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CareStack

vs

MacPractice #5 in Dental Charting Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPractice

• CareStack fits best

  Multi-location practices needing deep charting

• MacPractice fits best

  Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	CCareStack 8.9/10 Visit ↗	MacPractice 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Dental Charting Software	#5 in Dental Charting Software
Best for	Multi-location practices needing deep charting	Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$829/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	HIPAA
Integrations	20 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features CareStack 0/4 · MacPractice 0/4
Tooth charting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Surface charting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Periodontal charting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Chart history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Dentition charts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines clinical and periodontal charting with treatment planning. Supports multi-specialty and multi-location scheduling with online booking. Offers web, iOS, Android and API access plus imaging integrations.	Combines dental and periodontal charting with digital radiography support Premium adds a patient portal, online scheduling, and online payments Supports browser access, iPad workflows, forms, and patient reminders
Cons	Essentials starts at $829 per month. AI clinical notes, voice perio charting, X-rays and diagnosis require Intelligence. Broad practice-management scope may be more than a charting-only practice needs.	Plan prices are not public; prospects must request a demo The product is oriented around Mac and iOS workflows Integration breadth is less clear than its charting and patient features
Our verdict	CareStack is cloud-based dental practice management software for single practices, specialists, multi-location groups and dental service organizations. Its charting focus sits alongside scheduling, patient self-service, forms, insurance… Read the review →	MacPractice combines practice management and clinical tools for dental practices using Apple devices. Its capabilities span appointment scheduling, patient records, dental and periodontal charting, digital radiography support, patient… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CareStack — where it wins

  • Combines clinical and periodontal charting with treatment planning.
  • Supports multi-specialty and multi-location scheduling with online booking.
  • Offers web, iOS, Android and API access plus imaging integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Essentials starts at $829 per month.
  • AI clinical notes, voice perio charting, X-rays and diagnosis require Intelligence.
  • Broad practice-management scope may be more than a charting-only practice needs.

• MacPractice — where it wins

  • Combines dental and periodontal charting with digital radiography support
  • Premium adds a patient portal, online scheduling, and online payments
  • Supports browser access, iPad workflows, forms, and patient reminders

  Where it doesn't

  • Plan prices are not public; prospects must request a demo
  • The product is oriented around Mac and iOS workflows
  • Integration breadth is less clear than its charting and patient features

• CCareStack8.9/10 · Paid

  Deep charting and multi-location workflows, with monthly plans starting at $829.

  Visit CareStackFull verdict →
• MacPractice8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  Mac-focused practice software with periodontal charting, radiography, and patient workflows.

  Visit MacPracticeFull verdict →