Healthcare · head to head
Carestream Dental vs MDLive

Carestream Dental
Healthcare
Integrated Imaging and Practice Management
- From
- $350/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only MDLive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Carestream Dental no pricing information published on the vendor website; MDLive wide price ranges ($0-89, $0-179, $0-299) indicate insurance-dependent costs with minimal baseline transparency
- They diverge on capability: Carestream Dental covers Dental imaging, MDLive covers Video Consultations.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Carestream Dental and MDLive actually diverge.
| Attribute | Carestream Dental | MDLive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $350/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Web, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2007 | 2002 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).
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 Carestream Dental
- Dental imaging
- Scheduling
- Clinical charting
- Treatment planning
- Patient portal
- Insurance management
- Billing integration
- 3D imaging support
Only in MDLive
- Video Consultations
- Mental Health Services
- Psychiatry
- Prescription Services
- Urgent Care
- Insurance
- EHR Systems
- HIPAA
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Carestream Dental
- Imagingnot MDLive
- Practice managementnot MDLive
- Surgical planningnot MDLive
MDLive
- Telemedicine urgent care visitsnot Carestream Dental
- Mental health counseling and psychiatrynot Carestream Dental
- Dermatology consultationsnot Carestream Dental
- Primary care wellness screeningsnot Carestream Dental
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Carestream Dental
- No pricing information published on the vendor website
MDLive
- Wide price ranges ($0-89, $0-179, $0-299) indicate insurance-dependent costs with minimal baseline transparency
- Cancellation fees up to $50 for mental health appointments apply within 24 hours
- Pricing varies substantially based on insurance coverage with no guaranteed maximum out-of-pocket
Pricing, plan by plan
Carestream Dental
$350/month- Standard$350/month
- Imaging solution
- Basic scheduling
- Charting
- Complete$500/month
- Advanced imaging
- Full scheduling
- Treatment planning
MDLive
Free- Urgent Care$null/visit
- $0-89 per visit with insurance
- Immediate care access
- Primary CareFree
- $0 wellness screenings for eligible insurance plans
- Upfront pricing shown before appointment
- Mental Health Talk Therapy$null/visit
- $0-179 initial appointments
- $140 follow-up sessions before insurance
- Mental Health Psychiatry$null/visit
- $0-299 initial appointments
- $159 follow-up sessions before insurance
Which should you pick?
Choose Carestream Dental if
- You need dental imaging.
- You work on Windows, Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want scheduling.
Choose MDLive if
- You need video consultations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want mental health services.
Questions people ask
- Is Carestream Dental or MDLive better?
- Neither clearly leads. Carestream Dental starts at $350/month and MDLive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Carestream Dental or MDLive?
- MDLive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $350/month for Carestream Dental and Free for MDLive.
- Does Carestream Dental or MDLive run on more platforms?
- Carestream Dental runs on Windows, Web, Ios, Android. MDLive runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use MDLive for free?
- Yes. MDLive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Carestream Dental starts at $350/month.
- What is Carestream Dental best used for?
- Carestream Dental is most often used for imaging, practice management, surgical planning. Of those, imaging and practice management are not what MDLive is typically brought in for.
- What can Carestream Dental do that MDLive cannot?
- Carestream Dental covers Dental imaging, Scheduling, Clinical charting, Treatment planning. MDLive covers Video Consultations, Mental Health Services, Psychiatry, Prescription Services. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Carestream Dental: What is Carestream's pricing model?
Carestream does not publish standard pricing for its dental imaging and medical solutions. Healthcare products from Carestream require direct contact with their sales team for custom quotes based on facility size, equipment needs, and support requirements.
SourceMDLive: What is the cost of an urgent care visit through MD Live?
Urgent care visits cost $0-89 per visit depending on insurance coverage. Pricing is shown upfront before confirming appointment. Most major credit and debit cards accepted for uninsured patients.
SourceCarestream Dental: How do I request a Carestream product demo or pricing quote?
Carestream provides contact options and a service request portal on their website. You can submit a service request or contact their sales team directly to discuss your healthcare imaging needs and receive a personalized quote.
SourceMDLive: What cancellation fees apply if I need to reschedule?
Wellness visits incur $25 cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours. Routine care $25 if cancelled within 2 hours. Mental health $50 if cancelled within 24 hours. Medicaid and Medicare members exempt from fees.
SourceMDLive: Are follow-up mental health sessions cheaper than initial appointments?
Talk therapy follow-ups are $140 before insurance (versus $0-179 for initial). Psychiatry follow-ups are $159 before insurance (versus $0-299 for initial). Insurance copays may apply on top of these base rates.
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