Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
ClearDent vs Archy
ClearDent leads on 0 checks, Archy 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 scoreClearDent · 8.7/10
ClearDent scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #10.
On deployment, ClearDent gives you Hybrid where Archy offers Cloud.
ClearDent is the better fit for multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment. Archy is the better fit for modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools.
- ClearDent fits best
Multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment
- Archy fits best
Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools
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Side by side
| Feature | ClearDent 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Archy 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #7 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software | #10 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment | Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $400/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ClearDent 4/4 · Archy 4/4 | ||
| Patient self-booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Provider calendars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appointment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online intake forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Location support | Multi-location | Multi-location |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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
- ClearDent8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad dental platform for multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment.
Visit ClearDentFull verdict → - Archy8.4/10 · Paid
A broad cloud platform for practices that need advanced scheduling and patient workflows.
Visit ArchyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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