Software · head to head
Dentally vs Planmeca Romexis
The short version
- Only Dentally has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Planmeca Romexis planmeca Romexis is sold as a base platform plus separately licensed optional software modules (2D to 3D imaging, CAD/CAM and others); none of the modules publish a price and each requires contacting Planmeca directly.
- They diverge on capability: Dentally covers Cloud scheduling, Planmeca Romexis covers 2D/3D image management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dentally and Planmeca Romexis actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dentally | Planmeca Romexis |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $2999/one-time |
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2015 | 1971 |
Identical on both: 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 Dentally
- Cloud scheduling
- Digital charting
- Patient portal
- SMS/Email reminders
- Patient communication
- Imaging support
- Treatment planning
- Mobile app
Only in Planmeca Romexis
- 2D/3D image management
- CBCT viewing
- Implant planning
- CAD/CAM integration
- Cephalometric analysis
- DICOM compatibility
- Image enhancement
- Surgical guides
Both cover
- HIPAA Compliant
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dentally
- Cloud dental practice management for UK NHS and private practicesnot Planmeca Romexis
- Appointment scheduling, charting and patient records across multiple sitesnot Planmeca Romexis
- Producing clinical notes with AI transcription during appointmentsnot Planmeca Romexis
Planmeca Romexis
- Diagnostic imagingnot Dentally
- Implant planningnot Dentally
- Orthodontic analysisnot Dentally
- Surgical planningnot Dentally
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Planmeca Romexis
- Planmeca Romexis is sold as a base platform plus separately licensed optional software modules (2D to 3D imaging, CAD/CAM and others); none of the modules publish a price and each requires contacting Planmeca directly.
Pricing, plan by plan
Dentally
Free- FreeFree
- Scheduling
- Charting
- Patient portal
- Professional$149/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced scheduling
- Insurance management
Planmeca Romexis
$2999/one-time- Romexis ViewerFree
- Image viewing
- Basic measurements
- DICOM support
- Romexis Standard$2999/one-time
- Full imaging suite
- 2D/3D viewing
- Treatment planning
- Romexis Enterprise$5999/one-time
- Everything in Standard
- CAD/CAM integration
- Implant planning
Which should you pick?
Choose Dentally if
- You need cloud scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital charting.
Choose Planmeca Romexis if
- You need 2d/3d image management.
- You work on Windows, Macos.
- You also want cbct viewing.
Questions people ask
- Is Dentally or Planmeca Romexis better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dentally starts at Free and Planmeca Romexis at $2999/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dentally or Planmeca Romexis?
- Dentally has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dentally and $2999/one-time for Planmeca Romexis.
- Does Dentally or Planmeca Romexis run on more platforms?
- Dentally runs on Web, Ios, Android. Planmeca Romexis runs on Windows, Macos.
- Can I use Dentally for free?
- Yes. Dentally has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planmeca Romexis starts at $2999/one-time.
- What is Dentally best used for?
- Dentally is most often used for cloud dental practice management for uk nhs and private practices, appointment scheduling, charting and patient records across multiple sites, producing clinical notes with ai transcription during appointments. Of those, cloud dental practice management for uk nhs and private practices and appointment scheduling, charting and patient records across multiple sites are not what Planmeca Romexis is typically brought in for.
- What can Dentally do that Planmeca Romexis cannot?
- Dentally covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, SMS/Email reminders. Planmeca Romexis covers 2D/3D image management, CBCT viewing, Implant planning, CAD/CAM integration. Both handle HIPAA Compliant.
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