Head-to-head · Dental Appointment Scheduling Software
Practice-Web vs ClearDent
Practice-Web leads on 0 checks, ClearDent on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 · 9.1/10
Practice-Web scores higher on our rubric for dental appointment scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
On deployment, ClearDent gives you Hybrid where Practice-Web offers On-premises.
Practice-Web is the better fit for practices wanting detailed scheduling controls. ClearDent is the better fit for multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment.
- Practice-Web fits best
Practices wanting detailed scheduling controls
- ClearDent fits best
Multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment
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Side by side
| Feature | Practice-Web 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | ClearDent 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software | #7 in Dental Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Practices wanting detailed scheduling controls | Multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $149/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 60+ integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Practice-Web 4/4 · ClearDent 4/4 | ||
| Patient self-booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Provider calendars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appointment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online intake forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Location support | Multi-location | Multi-location |
| Deployment | On-premises | Hybrid |
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| 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… Read the review → |
ClearDent is dental practice management software for Canadian dental clinics, including solo practices, group practices, DSOs, academic institutions, and public health organizations. Its scope extends beyond appointment scheduling to… Read the review → |
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
ClearDent — where it wins
- Real-time online booking with provider availability management
- Scheduling, reminders, intake, charting, billing, and imaging in one platform
- On-premise, cloud, hybrid, mobile, and API access support
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a customized quote
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
- Online booking and other tools may require optional modules
- Practice-Web9.1/10 · Paid
A detailed dental practice system for offices that need scheduling beyond basic booking.
Visit Practice-WebFull verdict → - ClearDent8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad dental platform for multi-location clinics needing flexible deployment.
Visit ClearDentFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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