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CareStack vs NexHealth

CareStack logo

CareStack

Dental

All-in-One Cloud Dental Software

From
$829/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NexHealth logo

NexHealth

Dental

Omnichannel Patient Experience Platform

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user; NexHealth no price is published for any package, and every quote requires submitting practice details
  • They diverge on capability: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, NexHealth covers Omnichannel scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CareStack and NexHealth actually diverge.

Attributes where CareStack and NexHealth differ
AttributeCareStackNexHealth
Starting price$829/month$199/month
Founded20152016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 CareStack

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

Only in NexHealth

  • Omnichannel scheduling
  • Patient portal
  • SMS/Email messaging
  • Payment processing
  • Automated reminders
  • Review management
  • Patient feedback
  • Analytics dashboard

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

CareStack

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

NexHealth

  • Online patient scheduling and reminders for dental and medical practicesnot CareStack
  • Digital intake forms and payments connected to a practice management systemnot CareStack

Where each one falls short

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

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

NexHealth

  • No price is published for any package, and every quote requires submitting practice details
  • The product is sold as individually selected modules for scheduling, forms, communications, payments, verification and insights, so the cost depends on a combination rather than a tier

Pricing, plan by plan

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

NexHealth

$199/month
  • Essentials$199/month
    • Scheduling
    • Patient portal
    • SMS reminders
  • Professional$399/month
    • All essentials features
    • Payment processing
    • Advanced automation

Which should you pick?

Choose CareStack if

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

Choose NexHealth if

  • You need omnichannel scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want patient portal.
NexHealth review

Questions people ask

Is CareStack or NexHealth better?
Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/month and NexHealth at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CareStack or NexHealth?
CareStack starts at $829/month and NexHealth at $199/month.
Does CareStack or NexHealth run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is CareStack best used for?
CareStack is most often used for dental practice management and patient scheduling, multi-specialty charting and digital imaging, insurance eligibility verification and claims management, ai-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistance. Of those, dental practice management and patient scheduling and multi-specialty charting and digital imaging are not what NexHealth is typically brought in for.
What can CareStack do that NexHealth cannot?
CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management. NexHealth covers Omnichannel scheduling, Patient portal, SMS/Email messaging, Payment processing. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, SOC 2 Type II, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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NexHealth: How much does NexHealth cost?

NexHealth does not disclose specific pricing on its website. The company offers modular pricing for products including scheduling, forms, communications, payments, verification, and insights. Pricing is available through month-to-month or annual subscription options with custom quotes.

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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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