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3Shape TRIOS vs Dentally

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3Shape TRIOS

Dental

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dentally logo

Dentally

Dental

Cloud Dental Practice Management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dentally has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 3Shape TRIOS 3Shape publishes no price for TRIOS scanners or software; quotes come from 3Shape or a local reseller; Dentally pricing is per site and scales with the number of surgeries: Starter is £125 a month at 3 surgeries but £575 a month at 9
  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Dentally covers Cloud scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 3Shape TRIOS and Dentally actually diverge.

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and Dentally differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSDentally
Starting price$15000/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20002015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dental).

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 Dentally

  • Cloud scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Patient portal
  • SMS/Email reminders
  • Patient communication
  • Imaging support
  • Treatment planning
  • Mobile app

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • 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 Dentally
  • Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot Dentally
  • Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot Dentally

Dentally

  • Cloud dental practice management for UK NHS and private practicesnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Appointment scheduling, charting and patient records across multiple sitesnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Producing clinical notes with AI transcription during appointmentsnot 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

Dentally

  • Pricing is per site and scales with the number of surgeries: Starter is £125 a month at 3 surgeries but £575 a month at 9
  • Phone support is not included on the Starter plan, which is chat only
  • Multi site operation and a customer success manager require the Essentials plan or higher
  • AI clinical note transcription is metered at 45 per surgery per month on Essentials and 90 on Pro
  • Digital imaging through Dentally Vision, custom integrations and custom email domains are Pro only
  • Starter and Essentials are restricted to approved partner integrations

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

Dentally

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Patient portal
  • Professional$149/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Insurance management

Which should you pick?

Choose 3Shape TRIOS if

  • You need intraoral scanning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want digital impressions.
3Shape TRIOS review

Choose Dentally if

  • You need cloud scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital charting.
Dentally review

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or Dentally better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Dentally at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Dentally?
Dentally has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15000/one-time for 3Shape TRIOS and Free for Dentally.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or Dentally run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Dentally runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Dentally for free?
Yes. Dentally has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time.
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 Dentally is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Dentally cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Dentally covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, SMS/Email reminders. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

3Shape TRIOS: What licensing options does 3Shape TRIOS offer?

3Shape TRIOS offers flexibility between full-service subscription options or no-subscription purchases. TRIOS Care is the premium service plan included in the first year, providing extra coverage and extended warranty.

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Dentally: How much does Dentally cost?

Dentally pricing depends on the number of surgeries and tier selected. For one surgery: Starter is £125/month, Essentials is £220/month, and Pro is £320/month. Pricing increases for additional surgeries. All prices exclude VAT.

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3Shape TRIOS: How do I get a TRIOS pricing quote?

Pricing is customized per region and reseller. Contact your local 3Shape reseller or visit 3Shape directly using the online shop feature to request a quote.

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Dentally: Are there limits on the number of users per tier?

All Dentally tiers include unlimited maximum users, so you can add as many users as needed without additional per-user charges.

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Dentally: What's included in the Essentials tier?

Essentials includes multi-site capability, 45 clinical note transcriptions per surgery per month, Dentally Portal access, chat and phone support, and a customer success manager. It also includes everything in Starter.

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Dentally: What is the difference between clinical note quotas in Dentally tiers?

Starter includes limited trial AI clinical notes, Essentials includes 45 transcriptions per surgery per month, and Pro includes 90 transcriptions per surgery per month. Clinical notes are not available in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

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