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Head-to-head · Dental Charting Software

Dentally vs MacPractice

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Dentally #4 in Dental Charting Software 4.0/10 From £125/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Dentally
MacPractice #5 in Dental Charting Software 3.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPractice

Dentally leads on 0 checks, MacPractice 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 scoreDentally · 4.0/10

Dentally scores higher on our rubric for dental charting software: 4.0 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Dentally is the better fit for practices seeking affordable cloud charting. MacPractice is the better fit for mac-based practices needing periodontal charting.

  • Dentally fits best

    Practices seeking affordable cloud charting

  • MacPractice fits best

    Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting

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Side by side

Feature Dentally 4.0/10 Visit ↗ MacPractice 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.0 3.0
Ranking #4 in Dental Charting Software #5 in Dental Charting Software
Best for Practices seeking affordable cloud charting Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, macOS, iOS
Support Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 7 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Dentally 0/4 · MacPractice 0/4
Tooth charting Not published Not published
Surface charting Not published Not published
Periodontal charting Not published Not published
Chart history Not published Not published
Specs
Dentition charts Not published Not published
Supported platforms Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Dental charting, treatment planning and cloud imaging in one system
  • Patient self-booking, digital forms and automated appointment reminders
  • Unlimited users and storage on every listed plan
  • 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
  • No free plan; subscriptions start at £125 per month before VAT
  • Pricing varies by surgeries per site and requires a tailored proposal
  • Platform coverage and integrations are narrower than some alternatives
  • 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

Dentally is a cloud-based dental practice management system for single-site practices and multi-site groups. It combines dental charting and treatment planning with provider calendars, online patient booking, digital forms, medical-history…

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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…

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  1. DentallyDental Charting Software 4.0From £125/mo
  2. MacPracticeDental Charting Software 3.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dentally — where it wins

    • Dental charting, treatment planning and cloud imaging in one system
    • Patient self-booking, digital forms and automated appointment reminders
    • Unlimited users and storage on every listed plan

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; subscriptions start at £125 per month before VAT
    • Pricing varies by surgeries per site and requires a tailored proposal
    • Platform coverage and integrations are narrower than some alternatives
  • 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
  • Dentally4.0/10 · From £125/mo

    A cloud charting suite with clear UK pricing, broad workflows and a narrower ecosystem.

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  • MacPractice3.0/10 · Pricing on request

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026