ClearDent vs ABELDent

ClearDent8.5Visit ABELDent8.3Visit

Higher score ClearDent #5 in Dental Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ClearDent

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ABELDent #7 in Dental Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ABELDent

• 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 8.5/10 Visit ↗	ABELDent 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
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	Pricing on request	Free plan
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (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 checked yet	Not checked yet
Appointment scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Clinical charting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Claims management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Imaging integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Patient portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

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

• ClearDent8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit ClearDentFull verdict →
• ABELDent8.3/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit ABELDentFull verdict →