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CareStack vs Dentimax

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CareStack

Dental

All-in-One Cloud Dental Software

From
$829/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dentimax logo

Dentimax

Dental

Integrated Dental Practice Management

From
$275/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Dentimax covers Electronic charting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CareStack and Dentimax actually diverge.

Attributes where CareStack and Dentimax differ
AttributeCareStackDentimax
Starting price$829/month$275/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Web
Founded20152005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Clinical charting
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Patient communication
  • Online booking
  • Insurance verification
  • Business intelligence
  • Pearl AI

Only in Dentimax

  • Electronic charting
  • Imaging integration
  • Treatment planning
  • Insurance claims
  • Billing and collections
  • Patient portal
  • Report generation
  • Apteryx

Both cover

  • Patient scheduling
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CareStack

  • Dental practice management and patient schedulingnot Dentimax
  • Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot Dentimax
  • Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot Dentimax
  • AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot Dentimax

Dentimax

  • Practice managementnot CareStack
  • Billingnot CareStack
  • Clinical chartingnot 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

Dentimax

Nothing recorded yet. See the Dentimax review.

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

Dentimax

$275/month
  • Starter$275/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Patient records
  • Professional$375/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Complete charting
    • Imaging integration

Which should you pick?

Choose CareStack if

  • You need cloud-based platform.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want clinical charting.
CareStack review

Choose Dentimax if

  • You need electronic charting.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want imaging integration.
Dentimax review

Questions people ask

Is CareStack or Dentimax better?
Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/month and Dentimax at $275/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CareStack or Dentimax?
CareStack starts at $829/month and Dentimax at $275/month.
Does CareStack or Dentimax run on more platforms?
CareStack runs on Web, Ios, Android. Dentimax runs on Windows, Web.
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 Dentimax is typically brought in for.
What can CareStack do that Dentimax cannot?
CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management, Patient communication. Dentimax covers Electronic charting, Imaging integration, Treatment planning, Insurance claims. Both handle Patient scheduling, DEXIS, Carestream, HIPAA Compliant.

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.

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CareStack: 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.

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CareStack: 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.

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