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Dentrix vs NextGen Healthcare

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Dentrix

Healthcare

The Most Trusted Name in Dental Practice Management

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NextGen Healthcare logo

NextGen Healthcare

Healthcare

Integrated EHR and practice management solutions

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dentrix the Dentrix product page publishes no price and no licence term, and directs buyers to request a demo or contact the vendor; NextGen Healthcare no pricing published on website
  • They diverge on capability: Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, NextGen Healthcare covers Electronic Health Records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dentrix and NextGen Healthcare actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentrix and NextGen Healthcare differ
AttributeDentrixNextGen Healthcare
Starting price$299/month$150/month
PlatformsWindows, Web, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19891997

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

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
  • Clinical charting
  • Imaging integration
  • Patient communication
  • Revenue cycle management

Only in NextGen Healthcare

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Practice Management
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Telehealth
  • Analytics
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • Clearinghouses

Both cover

  • 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 NextGen Healthcare
  • Dental insurance claims, treatment planning and patient billingnot NextGen Healthcare
  • Managing imaging alongside clinical records in one systemnot NextGen Healthcare

NextGen Healthcare

  • Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory and specialty practicesnot Dentrix
  • AI-assisted clinical documentation to reduce after-hours charting timenot 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

NextGen Healthcare

  • No pricing published on website

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

NextGen Healthcare

$150/month

No published plan breakdown. See the NextGen Healthcare review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dentrix if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Api.
  • You also want electronic health records.
Dentrix review

Choose NextGen Healthcare if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want practice management.
NextGen Healthcare review

Questions people ask

Is Dentrix or NextGen Healthcare better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentrix starts at $299/month and NextGen Healthcare at $150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dentrix or NextGen Healthcare?
Dentrix starts at $299/month and NextGen Healthcare at $150/month.
Does Dentrix or NextGen Healthcare run on more platforms?
Dentrix runs on Windows, Web, Api. NextGen Healthcare runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 NextGen Healthcare is typically brought in for.
What can Dentrix do that NextGen Healthcare cannot?
Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Electronic health records, Treatment planning, Insurance claim processing. NextGen Healthcare covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Telehealth. Both handle On-premise deployment.

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.

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NextGen Healthcare: How much does NextGen Healthcare cost?

NextGen Healthcare does not publish pricing on its website. The company directs customers to schedule a meeting, request a demo, or chat with sales to receive custom pricing.

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Dentrix: 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.

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Dentrix: 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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