tab32 vs MacPractice

tab326.9Visit MacPractice6.7Visit

Higher score tab32 #5 in Dental Charting Software 6.9/10 From $125/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit tab32

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MacPractice #6 in Dental Charting Software 6.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MacPractice

• tab32 fits best

  Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows

• MacPractice fits best

  Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting

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Side by side

Feature	tab32 6.9/10 Visit ↗	MacPractice 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.7
Ranking	#5 in Dental Charting Software	#6 in Dental Charting Software
Best for	Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows	Mac-based practices needing periodontal charting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Live chat	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, HIPAA	HIPAA
Integrations	13 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features tab32 0/4 · MacPractice 0/4
Tooth charting	Not published	Not published
Surface charting	Not published	Not published
Periodontal charting	Not published	Not published
Chart history	Not published	Not published
Specs
Dentition charts	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	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	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
Cons	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	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
Our verdict	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 →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• 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

• tab326.9/10 · From $125/mo · 14-day trial

  A broad cloud charting suite with AI workflows and plans starting at $125 per month.

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• MacPractice6.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit MacPracticeFull verdict →