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athenaOne vs CareStack

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athenaOne

Healthcare

Unified cloud platform combining EHR, practice management, and patient engagement

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CareStack logo

CareStack

Dental

All-in-One Cloud Dental Software

From
$829/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: athenaOne no published pricing on homepage, pricing available through request for demo only; CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user
  • They diverge on capability: athenaOne covers Electronic Health Records, CareStack covers Cloud-based platform.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which athenaOne and CareStack actually diverge.

Attributes where athenaOne and CareStack differ
AttributeathenaOneCareStack
Starting price$250/month$829/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded19972015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 athenaOne

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Practice Management
  • Patient Engagement
  • Care Coordination
  • Analytics
  • Mobile App
  • Telehealth
  • Labs

Only in CareStack

  • Cloud-based platform
  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical charting
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Patient communication
  • Online booking
  • Insurance verification
  • Business intelligence

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

athenaOne

  • Patient Carenot CareStack
  • Medical Recordsnot CareStack
  • Practice Managementnot CareStack
  • Telehealthnot CareStack

CareStack

  • Dental practice management and patient schedulingnot athenaOne
  • Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot athenaOne
  • Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot athenaOne
  • AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot athenaOne

Where each one falls short

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

athenaOne

  • No published pricing on homepage, pricing available through request for demo only
  • Healthcare EHR systems typically require enterprise-level contracts

CareStack

  • Essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user
  • Intelligence plan adds $470/month minimum to base Essentials cost
  • Pricing based on number of locations, chairs, and providers (not per-user)
  • Core charting and imaging capabilities limited to base Essentials plan
  • AI-powered clinical features require Intelligence plan upgrade

Pricing, plan by plan

athenaOne

$250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the athenaOne review.

CareStack

$829/month
  • Essentials$829/month
    • Scheduling, charting, imaging
    • Patient portal
    • Insurance management
  • Intelligence$1299/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • AI-powered clinical notes
    • Voice perio charting

Which should you pick?

Choose athenaOne if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want practice management.
athenaOne review

Choose CareStack if

  • You need cloud-based platform.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want patient scheduling.
CareStack review

Questions people ask

Is athenaOne or CareStack better?
Neither clearly leads. athenaOne starts at $250/month and CareStack at $829/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, athenaOne or CareStack?
athenaOne starts at $250/month and CareStack at $829/month.
Does athenaOne or CareStack run on more platforms?
athenaOne runs on Web, Mobile, Api. CareStack runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is athenaOne best used for?
athenaOne is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what CareStack is typically brought in for.
What can athenaOne do that CareStack cannot?
athenaOne covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Patient Engagement, Care Coordination. CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

athenaOne: What does athenaOne cost?

athenaOne does not publish pricing on their website. Organizations must contact their sales team or schedule a demo to receive a customized quote based on practice size, specialty, and required features.

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CareStack: How much does CareStack cost?

CareStack starts at $829 per month for the Essentials plan and $1,299 per month for the Intelligence plan. Pricing is customized based on the number of locations, chairs, and providers. Custom plans are available and implementation fees may apply.

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CareStack: What is included in each CareStack plan?

The Essentials plan ($829/month) includes scheduling, charting, imaging, patient portal, and insurance management. The Intelligence plan ($1,299/month) adds AI-powered clinical notes, voice perio charting, X-ray analysis, and clinical diagnosis features.

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CareStack: Are there additional fees for CareStack add-ons?

Yes, CareStack offers optional add-ons including VoiceStack (AI phone system), CareRevenue (RCM services), and ACE DSN (dental procurement) that can be added to either plan at additional cost. No other additional charges apply beyond the monthly subscription.

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