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Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software

Open Dental vs DentinCloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Open Dental #1 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Open Dental
DentinCloud #12 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit DentinCloud

Open Dental leads on 0 checks, DentinCloud on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpen Dental · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceDentinCloud · $11/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly DentinCloud
  • Most featuresOpen Dental · 4 of 4

Open Dental scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 9.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #12.

DentinCloud is cheaper to start at $11/mo against $20/mo. On deployment, Open Dental gives you Hybrid where DentinCloud offers Cloud.

Open Dental is the better fit for budget-conscious practices needing broad coverage. DentinCloud is the better fit for very small clinics seeking inexpensive cloud software.

  • Open Dental fits best

    Budget-conscious practices needing broad coverage

  • DentinCloud fits best

    Very small clinics seeking inexpensive cloud software

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Side by side

Feature Open Dental 9.4/10 Visit ↗ DentinCloud 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.1
Ranking #1 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software #12 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Budget-conscious practices needing broad coverage Very small clinics seeking inexpensive cloud software
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $20/site/mo $11/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Live chat · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Open Dental 4/4 · DentinCloud 3/4
Patient self-booking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Provider calendars ✓ ✓
Appointment reminders ✓ ✓
Online intake forms ✓ ✓
Specs
Location support Multi-location Multi-location
Deployment Hybrid Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Online booking, reminders, forms, and recall scheduling
  • Supports multi-location clinics and provider and operatory schedules
  • Web, Windows, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted deployment options
  • Permanent free tier supports up to 250 patients
  • Scheduling, reminders, intake, records, and charting in one platform
  • Multi-location support with accounting and calendar integrations
Cons
  • United States initial rate is $199 per location per month
  • Open Dental Cloud is limited-release and available only in the US
  • Online scheduling features are separate monthly add-ons
  • The platform is available through the web only
  • Advanced billing, insurance, analytics, and web integration start at Pro
  • Multi-branch management and priority support are reserved for Enterprise
Our verdict

Open Dental is dental practice management software for dental offices and multi-location organizations. It combines appointment scheduling with provider and operatory calendars, patient records, treatment planning, billing, insurance…

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DentinCloud is browser-based dental practice management software for clinics that want scheduling alongside patient and treatment workflows. Its feature set includes drag-and-drop appointment scheduling, provider-specific working hours,…

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  1. Open DentalDental Appointment Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan
  2. DentinCloudDental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.1Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Open Dental — where it wins

    • Online booking, reminders, forms, and recall scheduling
    • Supports multi-location clinics and provider and operatory schedules
    • Web, Windows, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • United States initial rate is $199 per location per month
    • Open Dental Cloud is limited-release and available only in the US
    • Online scheduling features are separate monthly add-ons

  • DentinCloud — where it wins

    • Permanent free tier supports up to 250 patients
    • Scheduling, reminders, intake, records, and charting in one platform
    • Multi-location support with accounting and calendar integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The platform is available through the web only
    • Advanced billing, insurance, analytics, and web integration start at Pro
    • Multi-branch management and priority support are reserved for Enterprise

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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