Head-to-head · Dental Charting Software
Eaglesoft vs Open Dental
Eaglesoft leads on 0 checks, Open Dental 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 scoreEaglesoft · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Open Dental
Eaglesoft scores higher on our rubric for dental charting software: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Eaglesoft is the better fit for practices valuing established integration breadth. Open Dental is the better fit for cost-conscious practices wanting configurable charting.
- Eaglesoft fits best
Practices valuing established integration breadth
- Open Dental fits best
Cost-conscious practices wanting configurable charting
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Side by side
| Feature | Eaglesoft 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Open Dental 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Dental Charting Software | #8 in Dental Charting Software |
| Best for | Practices valuing established integration breadth | Cost-conscious practices wanting configurable charting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $20/site/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | 2FA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 55+ integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Eaglesoft 0/4 · Open Dental 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 | Eaglesoft is a server-based dental practice management system from Patterson Dental for private dental practices. It brings scheduling, patient records, billing, insurance workflows, clinical charting, imaging integration, reporting and… Read the review → |
Open Dental is dental practice management software for dental offices and multi-location organizations. Its scope covers provider and operatory calendars, patient records, treatment planning, billing, insurance, imaging, reporting, online… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Eaglesoft — where it wins
- Combines scheduling, billing, insurance, charting and treatment planning
- Supports digital imaging and 55 integrations
- Mobile access covers patient information, schedules and tasks
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform limits deployment flexibility
- Pricing requires contacting a software sales representative
- Service Club plans require 24-month enrollment
Open Dental — where it wins
- Graphical tooth charting, imaging, treatment, billing, and insurance workflows
- Online booking, reminders, registration, and medical-history forms
- Cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile deployment for multi-location clinics
Where it doesn't
- Open Dental Cloud is limited-release and available only to US customers
- The $89 rate requires a 12-month contract and is listed for other countries
- Web Sched modules and cloud hosting add separate monthly costs
- Eaglesoft8.7/10 · Pricing on request
Broad clinical and practice workflows, with Windows-only deployment and sales-led pricing.
Visit EaglesoftFull verdict → - Open Dental7.9/10 · Free plan
Configurable dental charting and practice management with a free option and broad workflows.
Visit Open DentalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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