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3Shape TRIOS vs Kleer

3Shape TRIOS logo

3Shape TRIOS

Dental

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

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

Kleer

Dental

Patient Financial Experience Platform

From
On request
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; Kleer patient-facing membership fees on the Kleer platform averaged $30/month or $360/year, per a case-study figure on the vendor's own homepage (Internet Archive capture, 16 December 2021); Kleer's own software fee to the dental practice is not stated
  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Kleer covers Patient financing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and Kleer differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSKleer
Starting price$15000/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20002018

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 Kleer

  • Patient financing
  • Payment processing
  • Automated payments
  • Patient portal
  • Treatment planning
  • Insurance coordination
  • Payment plans
  • Analytics

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

Kleer

  • Patient financingnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Payment processingnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Treatment acceptancenot 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

Kleer

  • Patient-facing membership fees on the Kleer platform averaged $30/month or $360/year, per a case-study figure on the vendor's own homepage (Internet Archive capture, 16 December 2021); Kleer's own software fee to the dental practice is not stated

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

Kleer

On request
  • PlatformFree
    • Patient financing
    • Payment processing
    • Automated payments

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 Kleer if

  • You need patient financing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payment processing.
Kleer review

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or Kleer better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Kleer at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Kleer?
3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Kleer at On request.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or Kleer run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Kleer 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 Kleer is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Kleer cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Kleer covers Patient financing, Payment processing, Automated payments, Patient portal. 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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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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