Head-to-head · Dental Charting Software
MacPractice vs tab32
MacPractice 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 scoretab32 · 5.0/10
tab32 scores higher on our rubric for dental charting software: 5.0 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #5.
MacPractice is the better fit for mac-based practices needing periodontal charting. tab32 is the better fit for cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows.
- MacPractice fits best
Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting
- tab32 fits best
Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | MacPractice 3.0/10 Visit ↗ | tab32 5.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Ranking | #5 in Dental Charting Software | #6 in Dental Charting Software |
| Best for | Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting | Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Live chat |
| Compliance | HIPAA | SOC 2, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MacPractice 0/4 · tab32 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 | ||
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| 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 → |
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
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
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
- MacPractice3.0/10 · Pricing on request
Mac-focused practice software with periodontal charting, radiography, and patient workflows.
Visit MacPracticeFull verdict → - tab325.0/10 · From $125/mo · 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 Sep 2026