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Dentimax vs SimplePractice

Dentimax logo

Dentimax

Dental

Integrated Dental Practice Management

From
$275/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SimplePractice logo

SimplePractice

Healthcare

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dentimax and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentimax and SimplePractice differ
AttributeDentimaxSimplePractice
Starting price$275/month$49/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDentalHealthcare
Founded20052011

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

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 SimplePractice

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dentimax

  • Practice managementnot SimplePractice
  • Billingnot SimplePractice
  • Clinical chartingnot SimplePractice

SimplePractice

  • Patient Carenot Dentimax
  • Medical Recordsnot Dentimax
  • Practice Managementnot Dentimax
  • Telehealthnot 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.

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

Dentimax

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

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 Dentimax if

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

Choose SimplePractice if

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

Questions people ask

Is Dentimax or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentimax starts at $275/month and SimplePractice at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dentimax or SimplePractice?
Dentimax starts at $275/month and SimplePractice at $49/month.
Does Dentimax or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
Dentimax runs on Windows, Web. SimplePractice 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 SimplePractice is typically brought in for.
What can Dentimax do that SimplePractice cannot?
Dentimax covers Patient scheduling, Electronic charting, Imaging integration, Treatment planning. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing. Both handle 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.

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