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Dentimax vs Planet DDS

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Dentimax

Dental

Integrated Dental Practice Management

From
$275/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Planet DDS logo

Planet DDS

Dental

Next-Generation Dental Practice Management

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dentimax and Planet DDS actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentimax and Planet DDS differ
AttributeDentimaxPlanet DDS
Starting price$275/month$199/month
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20052015

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 Dentimax

  • Patient scheduling
  • Electronic charting
  • Insurance claims
  • Billing and collections
  • Report generation
  • Dolphin
  • Encrypted Data
  • Audit Trails

Only in Planet DDS

  • Cloud-based scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Mobile app
  • Insurance management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Dolphin Imaging
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • SSL Encryption

Both cover

  • Imaging integration
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient portal
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream
  • Apteryx
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Dentimax

  • Practice managementnot Planet DDS
  • Billingnot Planet DDS
  • Clinical chartingnot Planet DDS

Planet DDS

  • Dental practice management softwarenot Dentimax
  • Appointment scheduling for dental officesnot Dentimax
  • Patient records and billing managementnot Dentimax

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dentimax

Nothing recorded yet. See the Dentimax review.

Planet DDS

  • No pricing published on website; uses consultative sales model
  • Website mentions predictable monthly subscription rate but does not specify costs
  • Pricing customized based on practice size and needs

Pricing, plan by plan

Dentimax

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

Planet DDS

$199/month
  • Starter$199/month
    • Scheduling
    • Patient portal
    • Basic charting
  • Growth$349/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Complete charting
    • Imaging integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Dentimax if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want electronic charting.
Dentimax review

Choose Planet DDS if

  • You need cloud-based scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital charting.
Planet DDS review

Questions people ask

Is Dentimax or Planet DDS better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentimax starts at $275/month and Planet DDS at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dentimax or Planet DDS?
Dentimax starts at $275/month and Planet DDS at $199/month.
Does Dentimax or Planet DDS run on more platforms?
Dentimax runs on Windows, Web. Planet DDS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Dentimax best used for?
Dentimax is most often used for practice management, billing, clinical charting. Of those, practice management and billing are not what Planet DDS is typically brought in for.
What can Dentimax do that Planet DDS cannot?
Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Electronic charting, Insurance claims, Billing and collections. Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling, Digital charting, Mobile app, Insurance management. Both handle Imaging integration, Treatment planning, Patient portal, DEXIS.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Planet DDS: How much does Planet DDS cost?

Planet DDS does not publish specific pricing on its website. The company offers a predictable monthly subscription model but requires direct contact to receive personalized pricing based on practice size and needs.

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Planet DDS: How can I get a Planet DDS price quote?

You can request a demo at planetdds.com/book-a-demo/, call their sales team at 800-861-5098, or contact them through their contact page to discuss pricing options.

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