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Curve Dental vs SimplePractice

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Curve Dental

Software

Cloud-Based Dental Practice Management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimplePractice

Software

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Curve Dental pricing not publicly disclosed; requires personalised quote request; SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • They diverge on capability: Curve Dental covers Cloud-based platform, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Curve Dental and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where Curve Dental and SimplePractice differ
AttributeCurve DentalSimplePractice
Starting priceOn request$49/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsCloud-hostedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20042011

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Patient communication
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Mobile access

Only in SimplePractice

  • Scheduling
  • Client Portal
  • Notes
  • Billing
  • Telehealth
  • Documents
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

Both cover

  • 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 SimplePractice
  • Integrated clinical charting, front office, and billing systemsnot SimplePractice
  • Electronic claims processing with automatic updatesnot SimplePractice
  • Patient engagement tools with 24/7 support includednot SimplePractice

SimplePractice

  • Patient Carenot Curve Dental
  • Medical Recordsnot Curve Dental
  • Practice Managementnot Curve Dental
  • Telehealthnot 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

SimplePractice

  • No API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • Lacks AI clinical documentation in base plan, requiring manual note typing which takes 15-30 minutes per session
  • Reporting and customization features are limited compared to competitors, with weak insurance workflow support
  • Hidden costs beyond base pricing, with real cost often 3x higher after add-ons and annual increases
  • Telehealth component reported as unstable and frequently unreliable by some users

Pricing, plan by plan

Curve Dental

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Curve Dental review.

SimplePractice

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Scheduling
    • Documentation
    • Client portal
  • Essential$79/month
    • Billing and payments
    • Insurance claim filing
    • Telehealth
  • Plus$99/month
    • Website builder
    • Advanced reporting
    • ePrescribe integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Curve Dental if

  • You need cloud-based platform.
  • You work on Cloud-hosted.
  • You also want patient scheduling.
Curve Dental review

Choose SimplePractice if

  • You need scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want client portal.
SimplePractice review

Questions people ask

Is Curve Dental or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. Curve Dental starts at On request and SimplePractice at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Curve Dental or SimplePractice?
Curve Dental starts at On request and SimplePractice at $49/month.
Does Curve Dental or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
Curve Dental runs on Cloud-hosted. SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 SimplePractice is typically brought in for.
What can Curve Dental do that SimplePractice cannot?
Curve Dental covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance management. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SimplePractice: What does SimplePractice pricing include?

SimplePractice tiers start at $49 (Starter), $79 (Essential), and $99 (Plus) per clinician per month. Add-ons cost extra, including AI Note Taker at $35/month and ePrescribe at $49/month plus $89 setup.

Source
SimplePractice: Does SimplePractice include telehealth?

Yes, all SimplePractice tiers include HIPAA-compliant integrated telehealth, allowing therapists to conduct secure video sessions directly from the platform.

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SimplePractice: Is AI documentation included in SimplePractice?

No, AI clinical notes are not included in base pricing. SimplePractice offers an optional AI Note Taker add-on for $35/month that provides basic transcription, though it lacks advanced note generation features of competitors.

Source
SimplePractice: Does SimplePractice support international or non-US workflows?

No, SimplePractice is designed for US practices only and does not support non-US workflows, insurance structures, or currencies, limiting its use for international practitioners.

Source
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