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3Shape TRIOS vs Yapi Dental

3Shape TRIOS logo

3Shape TRIOS

Dental

Digital Impression & CAD/CAM Workflow

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Yapi Dental logo

Yapi Dental

Dental

Patient communication and office automation

From
$199/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; Yapi Dental limited support options with only online and phone support; no 24/7 live chat available
  • They diverge on capability: 3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Yapi Dental covers Automated reminders.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 3Shape TRIOS and Yapi Dental differ
Attribute3Shape TRIOSYapi Dental
Starting price$15000/one-time$199/month
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
PlatformsWindowsCloud, iOS, Android, Web
Founded20002011

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 Yapi Dental

  • Automated reminders
  • Two-way texting
  • Online scheduling
  • Review management
  • Digital forms
  • Dentrix
  • Eaglesoft
  • Open Dental

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

Yapi Dental

  • Patient engagementnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Appointment remindersnot 3Shape TRIOS
  • Review generationnot 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

Yapi Dental

  • Limited support options with only online and phone support; no 24/7 live chat available
  • No API available for custom integrations or third-party connections
  • As a younger company, long-term viability is less certain compared to established dental software vendors
  • Online forms are not editable once created, limiting workflow flexibility

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

Yapi Dental

$199/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Yapi Dental review.

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 Yapi Dental if

  • You need automated reminders.
  • You work on Cloud, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want two-way texting.
Yapi Dental review

Questions people ask

Is 3Shape TRIOS or Yapi Dental better?
Neither clearly leads. 3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Yapi Dental at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3Shape TRIOS or Yapi Dental?
3Shape TRIOS starts at $15000/one-time and Yapi Dental at $199/month.
Does 3Shape TRIOS or Yapi Dental run on more platforms?
3Shape TRIOS runs on Windows. Yapi Dental runs on Cloud, iOS, Android, 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 Yapi Dental is typically brought in for.
What can 3Shape TRIOS do that Yapi Dental cannot?
3Shape TRIOS covers Intraoral scanning, Digital impressions, Treatment simulation, Shade measurement. Yapi Dental covers Automated reminders, Two-way texting, Online scheduling, Review management. 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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Yapi Dental: Does Yapi support online appointment scheduling?

Yes, Yapi allows patients to book appointments online via text or email with automated confirmation and reminder systems.

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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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Yapi Dental: What insurance companies does Yapi work with?

Yapi provides quick insurance eligibility verification across 200+ insurance plans with status indicators showing expired benefits.

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Yapi Dental: What practice management systems does Yapi integrate with?

Yapi integrates with Dentrix Office, Dentrix Ascend, Eaglesoft, and Open Dental, syncing data in real-time to eliminate manual data entry.

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