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CareStack vs Eaglesoft

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CareStack

Dental

All-in-One Cloud Dental Software

From
$829/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Eaglesoft logo

Eaglesoft

Dental

Complete Dental Practice Management Solution

From
$279/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user; Eaglesoft the Internet Archive's capture of Patterson Dental's Eaglesoft page on 19 October 2019 confirmed the product is sold via 'Request more information' or phone with no price published, and directly integrates only with Sirona, Schick by Sirona (exclusive), Planmeca, Air Techniques, Instrumentarium, Soredex and Progeny imaging systems.
  • They diverge on capability: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Eaglesoft covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CareStack and Eaglesoft actually diverge.

Attributes where CareStack and Eaglesoft differ
AttributeCareStackEaglesoft
Starting price$829/month$279/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Web
Founded20151877

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 CareStack

  • Cloud-based platform
  • Patient scheduling
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Online booking
  • Insurance verification
  • Business intelligence
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream

Only in Eaglesoft

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Insurance management
  • Treatment planning
  • Digital imaging integration
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management
  • DEXIS Imaging
  • Schick Sensors

Both cover

  • Clinical charting
  • Patient communication
  • QuickBooks
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

CareStack

  • Dental practice management and patient schedulingnot Eaglesoft
  • Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot Eaglesoft
  • Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot Eaglesoft
  • AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot Eaglesoft

Eaglesoft

  • Practice managementnot CareStack
  • Digital imagingnot CareStack
  • Patient schedulingnot CareStack
  • Insurance billingnot CareStack
  • Clinical documentationnot CareStack

Where each one falls short

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

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

Eaglesoft

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Patterson Dental's Eaglesoft page on 19 October 2019 confirmed the product is sold via 'Request more information' or phone with no price published, and directly integrates only with Sirona, Schick by Sirona (exclusive), Planmeca, Air Techniques, Instrumentarium, Soredex and Progeny imaging systems.

Pricing, plan by plan

CareStack

$829/month
  • Essentials$829/month
    • Scheduling, charting, imaging
    • Patient portal
    • Insurance management
  • Intelligence$1299/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • AI-powered clinical notes
    • Voice perio charting

Eaglesoft

$279/month
  • Eaglesoft Core$279/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Clinical charting
    • Insurance processing
  • Eaglesoft Premium$449/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Advanced imaging integration
    • Patient communication tools
  • Eaglesoft Enterprise$599/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Multi-location management
    • Centralized reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose CareStack if

  • You need cloud-based platform.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want patient scheduling.
CareStack review

Choose Eaglesoft if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want insurance management.
Eaglesoft review

Questions people ask

Is CareStack or Eaglesoft better?
Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/month and Eaglesoft at $279/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CareStack or Eaglesoft?
CareStack starts at $829/month and Eaglesoft at $279/month.
Does CareStack or Eaglesoft run on more platforms?
CareStack runs on Web, Ios, Android. Eaglesoft runs on Windows, Web.
What is CareStack best used for?
CareStack is most often used for dental practice management and patient scheduling, multi-specialty charting and digital imaging, insurance eligibility verification and claims management, ai-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistance. Of those, dental practice management and patient scheduling and multi-specialty charting and digital imaging are not what Eaglesoft is typically brought in for.
What can CareStack do that Eaglesoft cannot?
CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Revenue cycle management, Online booking. Eaglesoft covers Appointment scheduling, Insurance management, Treatment planning, Digital imaging integration. Both handle Clinical charting, Patient communication, QuickBooks, HIPAA Compliant.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CareStack: How much does CareStack cost?

CareStack starts at $829 per month for the Essentials plan and $1,299 per month for the Intelligence plan. Pricing is customized based on the number of locations, chairs, and providers. Custom plans are available and implementation fees may apply.

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CareStack: What is included in each CareStack plan?

The Essentials plan ($829/month) includes scheduling, charting, imaging, patient portal, and insurance management. The Intelligence plan ($1,299/month) adds AI-powered clinical notes, voice perio charting, X-ray analysis, and clinical diagnosis features.

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CareStack: Are there additional fees for CareStack add-ons?

Yes, CareStack offers optional add-ons including VoiceStack (AI phone system), CareRevenue (RCM services), and ACE DSN (dental procurement) that can be added to either plan at additional cost. No other additional charges apply beyond the monthly subscription.

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