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Dentrix vs Planet DDS

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Dentrix

Healthcare

The Most Trusted Name in Dental Practice Management

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Planet DDS logo

Planet DDS

Dental

Next-Generation Dental Practice Management

From
$199/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; Planet DDS no pricing published on website; uses consultative sales model
  • They diverge on capability: Dentrix 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 Dentrix and Planet DDS actually diverge.

Attributes where Dentrix and Planet DDS differ
AttributeDentrixPlanet DDS
Starting price$299/month$199/month
PlatformsWindows, Web, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded19892015

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
  • Insurance claim processing
  • Clinical charting
  • Patient communication
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Dexis Imaging
  • Patterson Imaging

Only in Planet DDS

  • Cloud-based scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Patient portal
  • Mobile app
  • Insurance management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream

Both cover

  • Treatment planning
  • Imaging integration
  • HIPAA Compliant

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

Planet DDS

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

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

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

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 Dentrix if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Api.
  • You also want electronic health records.
Dentrix 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 Dentrix or Planet DDS better?
Neither clearly leads. Dentrix starts at $299/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, Dentrix or Planet DDS?
Dentrix starts at $299/month and Planet DDS at $199/month.
Does Dentrix or Planet DDS run on more platforms?
Dentrix runs on Windows, Web, Api. Planet DDS 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 Planet DDS is typically brought in for.
What can Dentrix do that Planet DDS cannot?
Dentrix covers Patient scheduling, Electronic health records, Insurance claim processing, Clinical charting. Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, Mobile app. Both handle Treatment planning, Imaging integration, HIPAA Compliant.

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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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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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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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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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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