Head-to-head · Optometry Software
MaximEyes vs Optomate.Net
MaximEyes leads on 0 checks, Optomate.Net on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMaximEyes · 8.8/10
- Most featuresOptomate.Net · 3 of 5
MaximEyes scores higher on our rubric for optometry software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
MaximEyes is the better fit for practices needing integrations and claims control. Optomate.Net is the better fit for australian practices needing claims and integrations.
- MaximEyes fits best
Practices needing integrations and claims control
- Optomate.Net fits best
Australian practices needing claims and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | MaximEyes 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Optomate.Net 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Optometry Software | #7 in Optometry Software |
| Best for | Practices needing integrations and claims control | Australian practices needing claims and integrations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | HIPAA | ISO 27001, 2FA |
| Integrations | 270+ integrations | 14 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MaximEyes 0/5 · Optomate.Net 3/5 | ||
| Optometry EHR | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Appointment scheduling | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Optical inventory | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Patient portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Telehealth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | MaximEyes is a cloud-based platform from First Insight Corporation for optometry and ophthalmology practices, optical retailers, standalone optical shops and optical dispensaries within eye-care practices. Its scope spans point of sale,… Read the review → |
Optomate.Net is cloud practice management software from Melbourne-based Monkey Software, designed for optical and optometry practices, with a stated focus on Australia and New Zealand. Its core covers patient records and order history,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MaximEyes — where it wins
- Claims management includes claim scrubbing and payer-specific edits
- Optical workflows cover frames, lenses, labs, inventory and pricing
- Connects practice operations across POS, EHR, scheduling and insurance
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Cloud-only deployment may not suit practices needing local software
- Broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow optical operations
Optomate.Net — where it wins
- Combines patient records, exams, appointments, recalls and billing.
- Tracks optical inventory across multiple locations and supports stocktakes.
- Connects with clinical equipment, accounting tools and lab suppliers.
Where it doesn't
- Medicare/DVA and private health insurance claiming are add-ons.
- Online web bookings are a separate add-on.
- The platform is web-based, so it does not offer a listed desktop deployment.
- MaximEyes8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud optometry suite combining optical operations, EHR workflows and claims control.
Visit MaximEyesFull verdict → - Optomate.Net8.6/10 · Paid
A cloud optometry suite for Australian practices that need clinical, claims and inventory workflows.
Visit Optomate.NetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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