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Head-to-head · Dental Software

ClearDent vs ABELDent

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
ClearDent #5 in Dental Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ClearDent
ABELDent #7 in Dental Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ABELDent

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

Our verdict

  • Free planonly ABELDent

Our editors rank ClearDent at #5 and ABELDent at #7 for dental software; ClearDent and ABELDent have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

ABELDent offers free plan; ClearDent doesn't publish it.

ClearDent is the better fit for practices needing hybrid, multi-location workflows. ABELDent is the better fit for practices seeking a free plan and broad core tools.

  • ClearDent fits best

    Practices needing hybrid, multi-location workflows

  • ABELDent fits best

    Practices seeking a free plan and broad core tools

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Side by side

Feature ClearDent —/10 Visit ↗ ABELDent —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — —
Ranking #5 in Dental Software #7 in Dental Software
Best for Practices needing hybrid, multi-location workflows Practices seeking a free plan and broad core tools
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClearDent 0/6 · ABELDent 0/6
Cloud hosted Not published Not published
Appointment scheduling Not published Not published
Clinical charting Not published Not published
Claims management Not published Not published
Imaging integration Not published Not published
Patient portal Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Covers scheduling, charting, billing, claims, imaging, and patient communication
  • Supports cloud, self-hosted, hybrid, web, iOS, and Android deployments
  • Multi-location management with API access for third-party integrations
  • Combines scheduling, charting, billing, claims, imaging, and messaging
  • Offers patient self-booking, reminders, and online intake forms
  • Includes AI-assisted clinical notes and radiograph analysis
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized quote based on deployment, users, modules, and support
  • Configuration spans many modules, which may exceed the needs of a single small practice
  • Its positioning is focused on Canadian dental practices rather than general healthcare
  • The free Freemium edition has limitations
  • Windows is the only listed platform
  • Premium editions require a sales or Microsoft Marketplace inquiry
Our verdict

ClearDent is a dental practice management platform from Prococious Technology Inc., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. It is designed for solo practices, small and mid-market groups, enterprise organizations,…

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ABELDent brings practice administration and clinical workflows together for Canadian and U.S. dental practices. Its tools span appointment scheduling, patient records, charting, treatment planning, billing, electronic claims, imaging, and…

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  1. ClearDentDental Software —Pricing on request
  2. ABELDentDental Software —Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClearDent — where it wins

    • Covers scheduling, charting, billing, claims, imaging, and patient communication
    • Supports cloud, self-hosted, hybrid, web, iOS, and Android deployments
    • Multi-location management with API access for third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote based on deployment, users, modules, and support
    • Configuration spans many modules, which may exceed the needs of a single small practice
    • Its positioning is focused on Canadian dental practices rather than general healthcare
  • ABELDent — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, charting, billing, claims, imaging, and messaging
    • Offers patient self-booking, reminders, and online intake forms
    • Includes AI-assisted clinical notes and radiograph analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • The free Freemium edition has limitations
    • Windows is the only listed platform
    • Premium editions require a sales or Microsoft Marketplace inquiry
  • ClearDent—/10 · Pricing on request

    A hybrid-ready dental suite for scheduling, clinical work, billing, and multi-location operations.

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  • ABELDent—/10 · Free plan

    Broad dental practice management with a free edition, AI tools, and multiple deployment options.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026