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Dentimax vs Practice Fusion

Dentimax logo

Dentimax

Dental

Integrated Dental Practice Management

From
$275/month
Rated
-
Practice Fusion logo

Practice Fusion

Healthcare

Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Practice Fusion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dentimax and Practice Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentimax and Practice Fusion differ
AttributeDentimaxPractice Fusion
Starting price$275/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDentalHealthcare

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2005).

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

Only in Practice Fusion

  • Electronic Health Records
  • e-Prescribing
  • Lab Orders
  • Patient Portal
  • Scheduling
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • Imaging Centers

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dentimax

  • Practice managementnot Practice Fusion
  • Billingnot Practice Fusion
  • Clinical chartingnot Practice Fusion

Practice Fusion

  • Small to medium medical practicesnot Dentimax
  • Primary care clinicsnot Dentimax
  • Independent clinicians needing electronic chartingnot Dentimax
  • Practice management and billing workflowsnot 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.

Practice Fusion

  • Cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • Requires annual commitment for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Dentimax

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

Practice Fusion

Free
  • Standard$199/month
    • Provider license with e-prescribing and chart signing
    • 3 signing staff licenses included
    • Unlimited non-signing staff licenses

Which should you pick?

Choose Dentimax if

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

Choose Practice Fusion if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want e-prescribing.

Questions people ask

Is Dentimax or Practice Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentimax starts at $275/month and Practice Fusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dentimax or Practice Fusion?
Practice Fusion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $275/month for Dentimax and Free for Practice Fusion.
Does Dentimax or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
Dentimax runs on Windows, Web. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Practice Fusion for free?
Yes. Practice Fusion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dentimax starts at $275/month.
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 Practice Fusion is typically brought in for.
What can Dentimax do that Practice Fusion cannot?
Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Electronic charting, Imaging integration, Treatment planning. Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records, e-Prescribing, Lab Orders, Patient Portal. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Practice Fusion: How much does Practice Fusion cost?

Practice Fusion starts at $199 per month per provider with an annual commitment required. The pricing includes 3 signing staff licenses and unlimited non-signing staff licenses.

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Practice Fusion: Does Practice Fusion offer a free trial?

Yes, Practice Fusion offers a complimentary 2-week trial with no commitment, no upfront costs, and no credit card required.

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