Healthcare · head to head
Dentrix vs Medisoft Dental

Dentrix
Healthcare
The Most Trusted Name in Dental Practice Management
- From
- $299/month
- Rated
- -
Medisoft Dental
Dental
Trusted Medical and Dental Practice Management
- From
- $269/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Medisoft Dental covers Appointment scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dentrix and Medisoft Dental actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dentrix | Medisoft Dental |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299/month | $269/month |
| Platforms | Windows, Web, Api | Windows, Web |
| Category | Healthcare | Dental |
| Founded | 1989 | 1998 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Dentrix
- Patient scheduling
- Electronic health records
- Treatment planning
- Insurance claim processing
- Patient communication
- Revenue cycle management
- Dexis Imaging
- Patterson Imaging
Only in Medisoft Dental
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient management
- Perio tracking
- Billing management
- Insurance processing
- Recall system
- DEXIS
- Schick
Both cover
- Clinical charting
- Imaging integration
- QuickBooks
- CareCredit
- HIPAA Compliant
- On-premise deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dentrix
- Practice management, charting and scheduling for dental officesnot Medisoft Dental
- Dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billingnot Medisoft Dental
- Managing imaging alongside clinical records in one systemnot Medisoft Dental
Medisoft Dental
- General dentistrynot Dentrix
- Specialty practicesnot Dentrix
- Multi-location practicesnot Dentrix
- Clinical documentationnot Dentrix
- Financial managementnot Dentrix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dentrix
- The Dentrix product page publishes no price and no licence term, and directs buyers to request a demo or contact the vendor
- Automatic software updates, in product chat support and priority access to specialists come through the paid Connected Care Essentials plan rather than the base software
- Dentrix is sold as customisable packages and suites rather than one product, so what a practice gets depends on which suite it buys
- Henry Schein One sells two separate practice management systems side by side, Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend, so buyers must choose between them rather than moving between editions
Medisoft Dental
Nothing recorded yet. See the Medisoft Dental review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Dentrix
$299/month- Dentrix G7$299/month
- Patient scheduling
- Treatment planning
- Insurance management
- Dentrix Enterprise$499/month
- Multi-location support
- Centralized management
- Advanced analytics
- Dentrix Ascend$399/month
- Cloud-based platform
- Automatic updates
- Remote access
Medisoft Dental
$269/month- Essential$269/month
- Scheduling
- Patient records
- Basic billing
- Standard$419/month
- Everything in Essential
- Insurance claims
- Advanced charting
- Complete$579/month
- Everything in Standard
- Multi-location
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Dentrix if
- You need patient scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web, Api.
- You also want electronic health records.
Choose Medisoft Dental if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want patient management.
Questions people ask
- Is Dentrix or Medisoft Dental better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dentrix starts at $299/month and Medisoft Dental at $269/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dentrix or Medisoft Dental?
- Dentrix starts at $299/month and Medisoft Dental at $269/month.
- Does Dentrix or Medisoft Dental run on more platforms?
- Dentrix runs on Windows, Web, Api. Medisoft Dental runs on Windows, Web.
- What is Dentrix best used for?
- Dentrix is most often used for practice management, charting and scheduling for dental offices, dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billing, managing imaging alongside clinical records in one system. Of those, practice management, charting and scheduling for dental offices and dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billing are not what Medisoft Dental is typically brought in for.
- What can Dentrix do that Medisoft Dental cannot?
- Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Electronic health records, Treatment planning, Insurance claim processing. Medisoft Dental covers Appointment scheduling, Patient management, Perio tracking, Billing management. Both handle Clinical charting, Imaging integration, QuickBooks, CareCredit.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Dentrix: Does Dentrix publish pricing online?
No, Dentrix does not disclose specific pricing, subscription tiers, costs, or licensing fees on their website.
SourceDentrix: How can I get a Dentrix pricing quote?
Contact Dentrix's sales team via the 'Request a Demo' or 'Request Info' options on their website, call 800-336-8749, or visit their support contact page.
SourceDentrix: Does Dentrix offer customizable packages?
Yes, Dentrix mentions 'Dentrix Packages & Suites' as customizable options, but specific details and pricing for each package are not provided online.
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