Head-to-head · Dental Charting Software
Curve Dental vs tab32
Curve Dental leads on 0 checks, tab32 on 0, and 1 is 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
- Highest scoreCurve Dental · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly tab32
Curve Dental scores higher on our rubric for dental charting software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Curve Dental is the better fit for cloud practices wanting charting and imaging. tab32 is the better fit for cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows.
- Curve Dental fits best
Cloud practices wanting charting and imaging
- tab32 fits best
Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Curve Dental 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | tab32 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dental Charting Software | #6 in Dental Charting Software |
| Best for | Cloud practices wanting charting and imaging | Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $125/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone · 24/7 | Live chat |
| Compliance | HIPAA | SOC 2, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Curve Dental 0/4 · tab32 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 |
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| Our verdict | Curve Dental is a cloud-based dental practice management platform for dental practices and multi-location groups. Its scope runs from provider calendars, patient self-booking and online intake to dental and perio charting, cloud imaging,… Read the review → |
tab32 brings clinical charting and treatment planning together with scheduling, digital imaging, billing, claims, and patient communications in a cloud platform. Its Alpine offering targets solo dentists and smaller practices, while Summit… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Curve Dental — where it wins
- Dental and perio charting paired with cloud-based imaging
- Scheduling, self-booking, reminders and digital intake in one platform
- Claims, billing, treatment planning and analytics support multi-location groups
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing makes upfront comparison difficult
- Feature and service availability varies by package
- Some services are limited to U.S. practices
tab32 — where it wins
- Combines charting, treatment plans, imaging, billing, and claims
- AI-assisted eligibility, voice documentation, claims, and radiology workflows
- Multi-location plans add centralized data, reporting, and scheduling
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the 14-day trial requires a credit card
- Year 2+ Alpine pricing rises from $125 to $225 per month
- Patient self-booking status is unclear
- Curve Dental8.8/10 · Pricing on request
Cloud dental charting with imaging, claims, scheduling and patient engagement.
Visit Curve DentalFull verdict → - tab328.2/10 · 14-day trial
A broad cloud charting suite with AI workflows and plans starting at $125 per month.
Visit tab32Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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