MacPractice vs tab32

MacPractice8.3Visit tab328.2Visit

Higher score MacPractice #5 in Dental Charting Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPractice

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tab32 #6 in Dental Charting Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit tab32

• 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 8.3/10 Visit ↗	tab32 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.2
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	—	$125/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
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 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
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	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
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	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
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

• MacPractice8.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit MacPracticeFull 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 →