Dental · head to head
CareStack vs Solutionreach
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user; Solutionreach solutionreach publishes no price for any of its four packages; every tier routes to a quote request or a sales phone number
- They diverge on capability: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Solutionreach covers Automated appointment reminders.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CareStack and Solutionreach actually diverge.
| Attribute | CareStack | Solutionreach |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $829/month | $299/month |
| Founded | 2015 | 2000 |
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 Solutionreach
- Automated appointment reminders
- Recall management
- Two-way texting
- Online scheduling
- Reputation management
- Patient surveys
- Email marketing
- Analytics dashboard
Both cover
- HIPAA Compliant
- 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 Solutionreach
- Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot Solutionreach
- Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot Solutionreach
- AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot Solutionreach
Solutionreach
- Patient communicationnot CareStack
- Appointment remindersnot CareStack
- Healthcare practice managementnot 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
Solutionreach
- Solutionreach publishes no price for any of its four packages; every tier routes to a quote request or a sales phone number
- SMS is metered per plan at 1,750, 3,500 and 4,500 messages a month, so a busy practice can exhaust the allowance
- The Enterprise tier is aimed at organisations with 6 or more locations
- Plans are sold on yearly contract options rather than month to month
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
Solutionreach
$299/month- Core$299/month
- Automated reminders
- Two-way texting
- Recall automation
- Plus$449/month
- Everything in Core
- Online scheduling
- Reviews management
- Premium$599/month
- Everything in Plus
- Website chat
- Video messaging
Which should you pick?
Choose CareStack if
- You need cloud-based platform.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want patient scheduling.
Choose Solutionreach if
- You need automated appointment reminders.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want recall management.
Questions people ask
- Is CareStack or Solutionreach better?
- Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/month and Solutionreach at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CareStack or Solutionreach?
- CareStack starts at $829/month and Solutionreach at $299/month.
- Does CareStack or Solutionreach 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 Solutionreach is typically brought in for.
- What can CareStack do that Solutionreach cannot?
- CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management. Solutionreach covers Automated appointment reminders, Recall management, Two-way texting, Online scheduling. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios 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.
SourceSolutionreach: How much does SolutionReach cost?
SolutionReach offers tiered packages based on practice size and SMS message volume: Patient Connect (1750 messages), Practice Efficiency (3500 messages), Practice Growth (4500 messages), and Enterprise (tailored). Specific pricing is not published and requires requesting a quote.
SourceCareStack: 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.
SourceSolutionreach: What payment model does SolutionReach use?
SolutionReach uses yearly contracts. Pricing is customized per practice based on size and needs.
SourceCareStack: 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.
SourceSolutionreach: What features are included in SolutionReach?
All tiers include two-way texting, appointment reminders, patient check-in, payment technology, review invitations, team chat, and mobile app. Premium features like AI receptionist, recall automation, digital intake, and online scheduling appear in higher tiers.
SourceRelated pages
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