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Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software

Practice-Web vs Archy

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Practice-Web #3 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.3/10 From $149/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Practice-Web
Archy #8 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software 6.9/10 From $899/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Archy

Practice-Web leads on 1 check, Archy on 0, 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 scorePractice-Web · 8.3/10
  • Lowest starting pricePractice-Web · $149/mo

Practice-Web scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 8.3 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Practice-Web is cheaper to start at $149/mo against $899/mo. On deployment, Practice-Web gives you On-premises where Archy offers Cloud.

Practice-Web is the better fit for practices wanting detailed scheduling controls. Archy is the better fit for modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools.

  • Practice-Web fits best

    Practices wanting detailed scheduling controls

  • Archy fits best

    Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools

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Side by side

Feature Practice-Web 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Archy 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 6.9
Ranking #3 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software #8 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Practices wanting detailed scheduling controls Modern practices needing advanced scheduling tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $149/mo (best) $899/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Compliance HIPAA HIPAA
Integrations 60+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Practice-Web 4/4 · Archy 4/4
Patient self-booking ✓ ✓
Provider calendars ✓ ✓
Appointment reminders ✓ ✓
Online intake forms ✓ ✓
Specs
Location support Multi-location Multi-location
Deployment On-premises Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Filtered slot search, custom schedule views, and online self-booking
  • Reminders, recalls, texting, rescheduling, and customizable intake forms
  • Scheduling, charting, imaging, billing, and portals in one system
  • Configurable provider schedules, operatories, breaks, and booking rules
  • Online booking, intake forms, reminders, texting, and patient communications
  • Clinical, billing, insurance, reporting, mobile, and AI tools in one platform
Cons
  • On-premises deployment limits cloud-only preferences
  • Starts at $149 per month with no free plan
  • Additional offices are priced at $179 per month
  • Standard pricing is $899 per location per month
  • No public free plan is listed
  • New-Practice pricing is limited to 400 patients or one year
Our verdict

Practice-Web is dental practice management software for dentists and dental offices that need scheduling alongside broader clinical and administrative workflows. Its scheduling tools include filtered open-slot search, custom schedule…

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Archy is cloud-based dental practice management software for dentists, office managers, group practices, and multi-location dental organizations. Its scheduling tools cover provider availability, configurable hours and breaks, operatories,…

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  1. Practice-WebDental Appointment Scheduling Software 8.3From $149/mo
  2. ArchyDental Appointment Scheduling Software 6.9From $899/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Practice-Web — where it wins

    • Filtered slot search, custom schedule views, and online self-booking
    • Reminders, recalls, texting, rescheduling, and customizable intake forms
    • Scheduling, charting, imaging, billing, and portals in one system

    Where it doesn't

    • On-premises deployment limits cloud-only preferences
    • Starts at $149 per month with no free plan
    • Additional offices are priced at $179 per month

  • Archy — where it wins

    • Configurable provider schedules, operatories, breaks, and booking rules
    • Online booking, intake forms, reminders, texting, and patient communications
    • Clinical, billing, insurance, reporting, mobile, and AI tools in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard pricing is $899 per location per month
    • No public free plan is listed
    • New-Practice pricing is limited to 400 patients or one year

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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