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Dolphin Imaging & Management vs Planet DDS

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Dolphin Imaging & Management

Dental

Advanced Orthodontic Imaging & Practice Solution

From
$4500/one-time
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: Dolphin Imaging & Management dolphin Imaging and Management publishes no online pricing for its orthodontic imaging and practice-management software; the vendor's own site (dolphinimaging.com) offers only a phone number and a Contact/Email form, with product pages rendered by client-side data bindings that never expose a price list.; Planet DDS no pricing published on website; uses consultative sales model
  • They diverge on capability: Dolphin Imaging & Management covers Cephalometric analysis, 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 Dolphin Imaging & Management and Planet DDS actually diverge.

Attributes where Dolphin Imaging & Management and Planet DDS differ
AttributeDolphin Imaging & ManagementPlanet DDS
Starting price$4500/one-time$199/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19882015

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 Dolphin Imaging & Management

  • Cephalometric analysis
  • 3D treatment simulation
  • Superimposition tools
  • VTO (Visual Treatment Objective)
  • Letter generator
  • Image morphing
  • Practice management
  • Cloud storage

Only in Planet DDS

  • Cloud-based scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Patient portal
  • Imaging integration
  • Treatment planning
  • Mobile app
  • Insurance management
  • Analytics dashboard

Both cover

  • Carestream
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dolphin Imaging & Management

  • Cephalometric analysisnot Planet DDS
  • Treatment planningnot Planet DDS
  • Patient educationnot Planet DDS
  • Progress documentationnot Planet DDS

Planet DDS

  • Dental practice management softwarenot Dolphin Imaging & Management
  • Appointment scheduling for dental officesnot Dolphin Imaging & Management
  • Patient records and billing managementnot Dolphin Imaging & Management

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dolphin Imaging & Management

  • Dolphin Imaging and Management publishes no online pricing for its orthodontic imaging and practice-management software; the vendor's own site (dolphinimaging.com) offers only a phone number and a Contact/Email form, with product pages rendered by client-side data bindings that never expose a price list.

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

Dolphin Imaging & Management

$4500/one-time
  • Dolphin Imaging$4500/one-time
    • Cephalometric analysis
    • 3D imaging
    • Treatment simulation
  • Dolphin Management$6500/one-time
    • Everything in Imaging
    • Practice management
    • Scheduling
  • Aquarium$249/month
    • Cloud-based imaging
    • Aquarium IQ
    • 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 Dolphin Imaging & Management if

  • You need cephalometric analysis.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want 3d treatment simulation.
Dolphin Imaging & Management 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 Dolphin Imaging & Management or Planet DDS better?
Neither clearly leads. Dolphin Imaging & Management starts at $4500/one-time and Planet DDS at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dolphin Imaging & Management or Planet DDS?
Dolphin Imaging & Management starts at $4500/one-time and Planet DDS at $199/month.
Does Dolphin Imaging & Management or Planet DDS run on more platforms?
Dolphin Imaging & Management runs on Windows, Web. Planet DDS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Dolphin Imaging & Management best used for?
Dolphin Imaging & Management is most often used for cephalometric analysis, treatment planning, patient education, progress documentation. Of those, cephalometric analysis and treatment planning are not what Planet DDS is typically brought in for.
What can Dolphin Imaging & Management do that Planet DDS cannot?
Dolphin Imaging & Management covers Cephalometric analysis, 3D treatment simulation, Superimposition tools, VTO (Visual Treatment Objective). Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, Imaging integration. Both handle Carestream, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dolphin Imaging & Management: How do I get pricing information from Dolphin Imaging?

Dolphin Imaging does not publish pricing on their website. To obtain pricing details, contact their team at +1.818.435.1368 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT).

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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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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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