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Apteryx vs Calm

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Apteryx

Software

Digital Dentistry for the Modern Practice

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Calm logo

Calm

Software

Sleep, meditation and relaxation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Calm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apteryx apteryx is now sold as the cloud imaging product inside the Planet DDS portfolio rather than as a standalone vendor; Calm free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
  • They diverge on capability: Apteryx covers Digital imaging, Calm covers Sleep Stories.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apteryx and Calm actually diverge.

Attributes where Apteryx and Calm differ
AttributeApteryxCalm
Starting price$299/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20082012

Identical on both: 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 Apteryx

  • Digital imaging
  • Cloud storage
  • Practice management
  • Patient charting
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient portal
  • Messaging tools
  • Business analytics

Only in Calm

  • Sleep Stories
  • Guided meditations
  • Daily Calm
  • Breathing exercises
  • Calm Body stretching
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Samsung Health

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apteryx

  • Cloud based storage and viewing of 2D and 3D dental imagesnot Calm
  • Connecting sensors and imaging hardware from different manufacturers to one viewernot Calm
  • Sharing radiographs between dental locations and with specialistsnot Calm

Calm

  • Workout trackingnot Apteryx
  • Nutrition managementnot Apteryx
  • Health monitoringnot Apteryx
  • Fitness coachingnot Apteryx
  • Wellness improvementnot Apteryx

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apteryx

  • Apteryx is now sold as the cloud imaging product inside the Planet DDS portfolio rather than as a standalone vendor
  • No price is published for Apteryx cloud imaging; Planet DDS routes all pricing enquiries to sales or a demo request
  • Practice management is a separate purchase, Denticon or Cloud 9, so imaging alone does not cover charting and billing

Calm

  • Free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
  • Only one meditation per day included in free tier (Daily Calm)
  • Annual pricing is among the highest in the meditation app category
  • Less extensive free content library compared to Insight Timer (which has 100,000+ free meditations)
  • Limited customization of meditation sessions; mostly follows Calm's curated content

Pricing, plan by plan

Apteryx

$299/month
  • Imaging$299/month
    • Digital imaging
    • Image storage
    • Basic charting
  • Complete$449/month
    • Advanced imaging
    • Full practice management
    • Treatment planning

Calm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Calm
    • Select Sleep Stories
    • 1 breathing exercise
  • Premium Monthly$12.99/month
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Premium Annual$69.99/year
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Family Plan$99.99/year
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • All Premium content
    • Separate customization per member

Which should you pick?

Choose Apteryx if

  • You need digital imaging.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Apteryx review

Choose Calm if

  • You need sleep stories.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want guided meditations.
Calm review

Questions people ask

Is Apteryx or Calm better?
Neither clearly leads. Apteryx starts at $299/month and Calm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apteryx or Calm?
Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Apteryx and Free for Calm.
Does Apteryx or Calm run on more platforms?
Apteryx runs on Web, Ios, Android. Calm runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Calm for free?
Yes. Calm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apteryx starts at $299/month.
What is Apteryx best used for?
Apteryx is most often used for cloud based storage and viewing of 2d and 3d dental images, connecting sensors and imaging hardware from different manufacturers to one viewer, sharing radiographs between dental locations and with specialists. Of those, cloud based storage and viewing of 2d and 3d dental images and connecting sensors and imaging hardware from different manufacturers to one viewer are not what Calm is typically brought in for.
What can Apteryx do that Calm cannot?
Apteryx covers Digital imaging, Cloud storage, Practice management, Patient charting. Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Calm: What does Calm's free tier include?

The free plan includes 1 breathing exercise, Day 1 of programs, select Sleep Stories, and Scenes, plus the famous Daily Calm feature and bedtime stories. Most content is locked behind the paid tier.

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Calm: What is included in Calm Premium?

Calm Premium (all paid tiers are identical) includes The Daily Calm, Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, exclusive music playlists, masterclasses taught by experts, Daily Move video lessons for stretching and mindful movement, and the entire content library.

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Calm: How much does Calm Premium cost?

Monthly subscription is $12.99/month, annual is $69.99-$79.99/year, Family Plan is $99.99/year (includes 1 Admin + 5 Members), and lifetime membership is available as a one-time payment.

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Calm: Does Calm offer pricing for organizations or teams?

Yes. Calm offers organizational plans for groups of 5-300 people with per-seat pricing based on total 'covered lives.' Larger groups receive deeper discounts. Pricing is significantly reduced compared to individual subscriptions.

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Calm: Does Calm work offline?

Calm's app functions offline for already-downloaded content. Downloaded Sleep Stories, meditations, and Music programs can be accessed without an internet connection.

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