tab32 vs Open Dental

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Higher score tab32 #6 in Dental Charting Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit tab32

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Open Dental #8 in Dental Charting Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Open Dental

• tab32 fits best

  Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows

• Open Dental fits best

  Cost-conscious practices wanting configurable charting

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Side by side

Feature	tab32 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Open Dental 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.9
Ranking	#6 in Dental Charting Software	#8 in Dental Charting Software
Best for	Cloud practices wanting charting and AI workflows	Cost-conscious practices wanting configurable charting
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$125/mo	$20/site/mo (best)
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, HIPAA	HIPAA
Integrations	13 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features tab32 0/4 · Open Dental 0/4
Tooth charting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Surface charting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Periodontal charting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Chart history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Dentition charts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Graphical tooth charting, imaging, treatment, billing, and insurance workflows Online booking, reminders, registration, and medical-history forms Cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile deployment for multi-location clinics
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	Open Dental Cloud is limited-release and available only to US customers The $89 rate requires a 12-month contract and is listed for other countries Web Sched modules and cloud hosting add separate monthly costs
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 →	Open Dental is dental practice management software for dental offices and multi-location organizations. Its scope covers provider and operatory calendars, patient records, treatment planning, billing, insurance, imaging, reporting, online… 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

• Open Dental — where it wins

  • Graphical tooth charting, imaging, treatment, billing, and insurance workflows
  • Online booking, reminders, registration, and medical-history forms
  • Cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile deployment for multi-location clinics

  Where it doesn't

  • Open Dental Cloud is limited-release and available only to US customers
  • The $89 rate requires a 12-month contract and is listed for other countries
  • Web Sched modules and cloud hosting add separate monthly costs

• tab328.2/10 · 14-day trial

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

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• Open Dental7.9/10 · Free plan

  Configurable dental charting and practice management with a free option and broad workflows.

  Visit Open DentalFull verdict →