Software · head to head
3Shape TRIOS vs Lighthouse 360
3Shape TRIOS
Software
Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow
- From
- $15000/one-time
- Rated
- -
Lighthouse 360
Software
Cloud Dental Practice Management Platform
- From
- $399/month
- 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; Lighthouse 360 sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
- They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 3Shape TRIOS and Lighthouse 360 actually diverge.
| Attribute | 3Shape TRIOS | Lighthouse 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15000/one-time | $399/month |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2000 | 2009 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Lighthouse 360
- Cloud scheduling
- Digital charting
- Treatment planning
- Billing system
- Patient portal
- Imaging integration
- Insurance processing
- Analytics dashboard
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 Lighthouse 360
- Sending digital scans to dental laboratories for restorations and alignersnot Lighthouse 360
- Recording and comparing patient scans over time for treatment planningnot Lighthouse 360
Lighthouse 360
- Automated appointment reminders by text, email and phonenot 3Shape TRIOS
- Reducing no-shows in dental practicesnot 3Shape TRIOS
- Recall management for overdue patientsnot 3Shape TRIOS
- Pre-visit forms collected before the appointmentnot 3Shape TRIOS
- Review requests after a visitnot 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
Lighthouse 360
- Sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
- Pricing is not published and requires a demo
- Offered in the United States, Canada and the UK only
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
Lighthouse 360
$399/month- Core$399/month
- Scheduling
- Charting
- Billing
- Complete$599/month
- All core features
- Imaging integration
- Insurance management
Which should you pick?
Choose 3Shape TRIOS if
- You need intraoral scanning.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want digital impressions.
Choose Lighthouse 360 if
- You need cloud scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital charting.
Questions people ask
- Is 3Shape TRIOS or Lighthouse 360 better?
- Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Lighthouse 360?
- 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month.
- Does 3Shape TRIOS or Lighthouse 360 run on more platforms?
- 3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Lighthouse 360 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 Lighthouse 360 is typically brought in for.
- What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Lighthouse 360 cannot?
- 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Treatment planning, Billing system. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment.