Dental · head to head
Curve Dental vs Dentally
The short version
- Only Dentally has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Curve Dental pricing not publicly disclosed; requires personalised quote request; Dentally pricing is per site and scales with the number of surgeries: Starter is £125 a month at 3 surgeries but £575 a month at 9
- They diverge on capability: Curve Dental covers Cloud-based platform, Dentally covers Cloud scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Curve Dental and Dentally actually diverge.
| Attribute | Curve Dental | Dentally |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Cloud-hosted | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2004 | 2015 |
Identical on both: 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 Curve Dental
- Cloud-based platform
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical charting
- Insurance management
- Digital imaging
- Reporting dashboard
- Mobile access
- Dexis
Only in Dentally
- Cloud scheduling
- Digital charting
- Patient portal
- SMS/Email reminders
- Imaging support
- Treatment planning
- Mobile app
- DEXIS
Both cover
- Patient communication
- Carestream
- HIPAA Compliant
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Curve Dental
- Cloud-based practice management for dental clinicsnot Dentally
- Integrated clinical charting, front office, and billing systemsnot Dentally
- Electronic claims processing with automatic updatesnot Dentally
- Patient engagement tools with 24/7 support includednot Dentally
Dentally
- Cloud dental practice management for UK NHS and private practicesnot Curve Dental
- Appointment scheduling, charting and patient records across multiple sitesnot Curve Dental
- Producing clinical notes with AI transcription during appointmentsnot Curve Dental
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Curve Dental
- Pricing not publicly disclosed; requires personalised quote request
- Startup practices receive special pricing but rates not specified
- Implementation and licence fees apply with initial upfront costs
- All-in-one model means no option to use only specific features separately
Dentally
- Pricing is per site and scales with the number of surgeries: Starter is £125 a month at 3 surgeries but £575 a month at 9
- Phone support is not included on the Starter plan, which is chat only
- Multi site operation and a customer success manager require the Essentials plan or higher
- AI clinical note transcription is metered at 45 per surgery per month on Essentials and 90 on Pro
- Digital imaging through Dentally Vision, custom integrations and custom email domains are Pro only
- Starter and Essentials are restricted to approved partner integrations
Pricing, plan by plan
Curve Dental
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Curve Dental review.
Dentally
Free- FreeFree
- Scheduling
- Charting
- Patient portal
- Professional$149/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced scheduling
- Insurance management
Which should you pick?
Choose Curve Dental if
- You need cloud-based platform.
- You work on Cloud-hosted.
- You also want patient scheduling.
Choose Dentally if
- You need cloud scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital charting.
Questions people ask
- Is Curve Dental or Dentally better?
- Neither clearly leads. Curve Dental starts at On request and Dentally at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Curve Dental or Dentally?
- Dentally has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Curve Dental and Free for Dentally.
- Does Curve Dental or Dentally run on more platforms?
- Curve Dental runs on Cloud-hosted. Dentally runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Dentally for free?
- Yes. Dentally has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Curve Dental starts at On request.
- What is Curve Dental best used for?
- Curve Dental is most often used for cloud-based practice management for dental clinics, integrated clinical charting, front office, and billing systems, electronic claims processing with automatic updates, patient engagement tools with 24/7 support included. Of those, cloud-based practice management for dental clinics and integrated clinical charting, front office, and billing systems are not what Dentally is typically brought in for.
- What can Curve Dental do that Dentally cannot?
- Curve Dental covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance management. Dentally covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, SMS/Email reminders. Both handle Patient communication, Carestream, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Curve Dental: How much does Curve Dental cost?
Curve Dental does not publish standard pricing. The company offers personalized quotes based on practice size and needs. Curve highlights that customers save thousands annually compared to traditional systems, but specific pricing requires contacting the sales team or requesting a demo.
SourceDentally: How much does Dentally cost?
Dentally pricing depends on the number of surgeries and tier selected. For one surgery: Starter is £125/month, Essentials is £220/month, and Pro is £320/month. Pricing increases for additional surgeries. All prices exclude VAT.
SourceCurve Dental: Does Curve Dental offer special pricing for startups?
Curve Dental mentions special pricing on implementation and license fees for startup dental practices, but specific pricing is not published. Startup practices must request a quote directly from the sales team.
SourceDentally: Are there limits on the number of users per tier?
All Dentally tiers include unlimited maximum users, so you can add as many users as needed without additional per-user charges.
SourceCurve Dental: How do I get a Curve Dental pricing quote?
Contact Curve Dental directly at 888-910-4376 or [email protected], schedule a personalized demo, or use the ROI calculator on the website. The company will provide a custom quote based on your practice's specific needs.
SourceDentally: What's included in the Essentials tier?
Essentials includes multi-site capability, 45 clinical note transcriptions per surgery per month, Dentally Portal access, chat and phone support, and a customer success manager. It also includes everything in Starter.
SourceDentally: What is the difference between clinical note quotas in Dentally tiers?
Starter includes limited trial AI clinical notes, Essentials includes 45 transcriptions per surgery per month, and Pro includes 90 transcriptions per surgery per month. Clinical notes are not available in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
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