Dental · head to head
3Shape TRIOS vs BetterHelp

BetterHelp
Healthcare & Medical
Online therapy and counseling services
- From
- $50/week
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 3Shape TRIOS 3Shape publishes no price for TRIOS scanners or software; quotes come from 3Shape or a local reseller; BetterHelp pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations
- They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, BetterHelp covers Video Sessions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 3Shape TRIOS and BetterHelp actually diverge.
| Attribute | 3Shape TRIOS | BetterHelp |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15000/one-time | $50/week |
| Pricing model | one-time | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Dental | Healthcare & Medical |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 3Shape TRIOS
- Intraoral scanning
- Digital impressions
- Treatment simulation
- Shade measurement
- Lab connectivity
- Implant planning
- Orthodontic integration
- Patient engagement tools
Only in BetterHelp
- Video Sessions
- Phone Sessions
- Messaging
- Journaling
- Worksheets
- HIPAA
- Web support
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
3Shape TRIOS
- Taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical traysnot BetterHelp
- Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot BetterHelp
- Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot BetterHelp
BetterHelp
- Online therapy with licensed mental health professionalsnot 3Shape TRIOS
- Flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat optionsnot 3Shape TRIOS
- Access to 150+ worksheets and therapy support modulesnot 3Shape TRIOS
- Weekly free group seminars with expert therapistsnot 3Shape TRIOS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
3Shape TRIOS
- 3Shape publishes no price for TRIOS scanners or software; quotes come from 3Shape or a local reseller
- The software is tied to buying 3Shape TRIOS scanner hardware
- TRIOS Care, the premium service plan with extended warranty, is included only for the first year of ownership and is a paid subscription after that
BetterHelp
- Pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations
- Not suitable for minors or those under legal guardianship
- Cannot provide official diagnoses, fulfill court orders, or prescribe medication
- Requires reliable internet access; not appropriate for emergency or crisis situations
Pricing, plan by plan
3Shape TRIOS
$15000/one-time- TRIOS Essential$15000/one-time
- Intraoral scanning
- Digital impressions
- Lab connectivity
- TRIOS Premium$25000/one-time
- Everything in Essential
- Treatment simulation
- Shade measurement
- TRIOS Care$199/month
- Extended warranty
- Software updates
- Priority support
BetterHelp
$50/weekNo published plan breakdown. See the BetterHelp review.
Which should you pick?
Choose 3Shape TRIOS if
- You need intraoral scanning.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want digital impressions.
Choose BetterHelp if
- You need video sessions.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want phone sessions.
Questions people ask
- Is 3Shape TRIOS or BetterHelp better?
- Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and BetterHelp at $50/week, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or BetterHelp?
- 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and BetterHelp at $50/week.
- Does 3Shape TRIOS or BetterHelp run on more platforms?
- 3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. BetterHelp runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is 3Shape TRIOS best used for?
- 3Shape TRIOS is most often used for taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical trays, sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and aligners, recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planning. Of those, taking digital intraoral impressions in place of physical trays and sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and aligners are not what BetterHelp is typically brought in for.
- What can 3Shape TRIOS do that BetterHelp cannot?
- 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. BetterHelp covers Video Sessions, Phone Sessions, Messaging, Journaling. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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- BetterHelp vs Cerner
- BetterHelp vs Doctor on Demand
- BetterHelp vs Doxy.me
- BetterHelp vs DrChrono
- BetterHelp vs WebPT
- BetterHelp vs Allscripts
- BetterHelp vs Calm
- BetterHelp vs Dentrix
- BetterHelp vs Epic MyChart
- BetterHelp vs Headspace
- BetterHelp vs Jane App
- BetterHelp vs Kareo
- BetterHelp vs NextGen Enterprise EHR
- BetterHelp vs SimplePractice
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