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3Shape TRIOS vs Eaglesoft

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3Shape TRIOS

Dental

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

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

Eaglesoft

Dental

Complete Dental Practice Management Solution

From
$279/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Eaglesoft the Internet Archive's capture of Patterson Dental's Eaglesoft page on 19 October 2019 confirmed the product is sold via 'Request more information' or phone with no price published, and directly integrates only with Sirona, Schick by Sirona (exclusive), Planmeca, Air Techniques, Instrumentarium, Soredex and Progeny imaging systems.
  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Eaglesoft covers Clinical charting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and Eaglesoft differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSEaglesoft
Starting price$15000/one-time$279/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded20001877

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Eaglesoft

  • Clinical charting
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Insurance management
  • Treatment planning
  • Digital imaging integration
  • Patient communication
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Data Encryption
  • On-premise deployment
  • 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 Eaglesoft
  • Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot Eaglesoft
  • Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot Eaglesoft

Eaglesoft

  • Practice managementnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Digital imagingnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Patient schedulingnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Insurance billingnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Clinical documentationnot 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

Eaglesoft

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Patterson Dental's Eaglesoft page on 19 October 2019 confirmed the product is sold via 'Request more information' or phone with no price published, and directly integrates only with Sirona, Schick by Sirona (exclusive), Planmeca, Air Techniques, Instrumentarium, Soredex and Progeny imaging systems.

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

Eaglesoft

$279/month
  • Eaglesoft Core$279/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Clinical charting
    • Insurance processing
  • Eaglesoft Premium$449/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Advanced imaging integration
    • Patient communication tools
  • Eaglesoft Enterprise$599/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Multi-location management
    • Centralized reporting

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 Eaglesoft if

  • You need clinical charting.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.
Eaglesoft review

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or Eaglesoft better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Eaglesoft at $279/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Eaglesoft?
3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Eaglesoft at $279/month.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or Eaglesoft run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Eaglesoft runs on Windows, Web.
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 Eaglesoft is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Eaglesoft cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Eaglesoft covers Clinical charting, Appointment scheduling, Insurance management, Treatment planning. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, Data Encryption, On-premise deployment, 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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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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