Dental · head to head
DEXIS Imaging Suite vs CareStack
The short version
- They diverge on capability: DEXIS Imaging Suite covers Digital X-ray capture, CareStack covers Cloud-based platform.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DEXIS Imaging Suite and CareStack actually diverge.
| Attribute | DEXIS Imaging Suite | CareStack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $3999/one-time | $829/month per location |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1997 | 2015 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dental).
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 DEXIS Imaging Suite
- Digital X-ray capture
- Image enhancement tools
- 3D imaging integration
- AI diagnostic assistance
- DICOM compatibility
- Multi-monitor support
- Image annotation
- Cloud backup
Only in CareStack
- Cloud-based platform
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical charting
- Revenue cycle management
- Patient communication
- Online booking
- Insurance verification
- Business intelligence
Both cover
- Carestream
- HIPAA Compliant
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DEXIS Imaging Suite
- Diagnostic imagingnot CareStack
- Treatment planningnot CareStack
- Patient educationnot CareStack
- Digital radiographynot CareStack
CareStack
- Dental practice management and patient schedulingnot DEXIS Imaging Suite
- Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot DEXIS Imaging Suite
- Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot DEXIS Imaging Suite
- AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot DEXIS Imaging Suite
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DEXIS Imaging Suite
Nothing recorded yet. See the DEXIS Imaging Suite review.
CareStack
- Essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user
- Intelligence plan adds $470/month minimum to base Essentials cost
- Pricing based on number of locations, chairs, and providers (not per-user)
- Core charting and imaging capabilities limited to base Essentials plan
- AI-powered clinical features require Intelligence plan upgrade
Pricing, plan by plan
DEXIS Imaging Suite
$3999/one-time- DEXIS IS$3999/one-time
- Digital X-ray capture
- Image enhancement
- DICOM compatible
- DEXIS IS Pro$6999/one-time
- Everything in IS
- 3D imaging support
- AI-powered analysis
CareStack
$829/month per locationNo published plan breakdown. See the CareStack review.
Which should you pick?
Choose DEXIS Imaging Suite if
- You need digital x-ray capture.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want image enhancement tools.
Choose CareStack if
- You need cloud-based platform.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want patient scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is DEXIS Imaging Suite or CareStack better?
- Neither clearly leads. DEXIS Imaging Suite starts at $3999/one-time and CareStack at $829/month per location, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DEXIS Imaging Suite or CareStack?
- DEXIS Imaging Suite starts at $3999/one-time and CareStack at $829/month per location.
- Does DEXIS Imaging Suite or CareStack run on more platforms?
- DEXIS Imaging Suite runs on Windows. CareStack runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is DEXIS Imaging Suite best used for?
- DEXIS Imaging Suite is most often used for diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, patient education, digital radiography. Of those, diagnostic imaging and treatment planning are not what CareStack is typically brought in for.
- What can DEXIS Imaging Suite do that CareStack cannot?
- DEXIS Imaging Suite covers Digital X-ray capture, Image enhancement tools, 3D imaging integration, AI diagnostic assistance. CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management. Both handle Carestream, HIPAA Compliant.
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