MacPractice vs Open Dental

MMacPractice3.0Visit Open Dental5.0Visit

M MacPractice #5 in Dental Charting Software 3.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPractice

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Higher score Open Dental #8 in Dental Charting Software 5.0/10 Free plan · paid from $89/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Open Dental

• MacPractice fits best

  Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting

• Open Dental fits best

  Cost-conscious practices wanting configurable charting

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Side by side

Feature	MMacPractice 3.0/10 Visit ↗	Open Dental 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.0	5.0
Ranking	#5 in Dental Charting Software	#8 in Dental Charting Software
Best for	Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting	Cost-conscious practices wanting configurable charting
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA	HIPAA
Integrations	6 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MacPractice 0/4 · Open Dental 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	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	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
Cons	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	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
Our verdict	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… 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

• 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

• 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

• MMacPractice3.0/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit MacPracticeFull verdict →
• Open Dental5.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $89/mo (annual)

  Configurable dental charting and practice management with a free option and broad workflows.

  Visit Open DentalFull verdict →