Healthcare · head to head
Figure 1 vs Open Dental
Figure 1
Healthcare
Medical photography and knowledge sharing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Figure 1 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Open Dental covers Patient scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Figure 1 and Open Dental actually diverge.
| Attribute | Figure 1 | Open Dental |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $169/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Windows, Web, Api |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
Identical on both: 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 Figure 1
- Case Sharing
- Secure Messaging
- Image Upload
- Knowledge Discovery
- CME Access
- Collaboration
- HIPAA
- BAA
Only in Open Dental
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical charting
- Insurance claim processing
- Treatment planning
- Digital imaging integration
- Patient communication
- Reporting and analytics
- eServices integration
Both cover
- HIPAA Compliant
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Figure 1
- Patient Carenot Open Dental
- Medical Recordsnot Open Dental
- Practice Managementnot Open Dental
- Telehealthnot Open Dental
Open Dental
- Practice management, charting and scheduling for dental officesnot Figure 1
- Dental insurance claims, billing and treatment planningnot Figure 1
- Running an open source dental system with direct database accessnot Figure 1
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Figure 1
Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.
Open Dental
- US support is $199 per month per location on an initial 12 month contract, dropping to $149 per month only after that year
- The monthly fee covers up to 3 providers per location; each additional provider is $20 per month
- Fees are charged per location, so a multi site practice pays for every office
- eServices are charged separately per location, including eClipboard at $45 a month, ODMobile at $35 a month and eConfirmations at $25 a month
- Electronic prescribing through DoseSpot costs $57 per month per prescribing provider
- Conversion and implementation fees are not published and require consultation
Pricing, plan by plan
Figure 1
Free- FreeFree
- Access to cases
- HIPAA-compliant
- Secure sharing
Open Dental
$169/month- Standard$169/month
- Full software access
- Unlimited workstations
- Technical support
- Cloud$249/month
- Everything in Standard
- Cloud hosting
- Automatic backups
Which should you pick?
Choose Figure 1 if
- You need case sharing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want secure messaging.
Choose Open Dental if
- You need patient scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web, Api.
- You also want clinical charting.
Questions people ask
- Is Figure 1 or Open Dental better?
- Neither clearly leads. Figure 1 starts at Free and Open Dental at $169/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Figure 1 or Open Dental?
- Figure 1 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Figure 1 and $169/month for Open Dental.
- Does Figure 1 or Open Dental run on more platforms?
- Figure 1 runs on Web, Mobile. Open Dental runs on Windows, Web, Api.
- Can I use Figure 1 for free?
- Yes. Figure 1 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Open Dental starts at $169/month.
- What is Figure 1 best used for?
- Figure 1 is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Open Dental is typically brought in for.
- What can Figure 1 do that Open Dental cannot?
- Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. Open Dental covers Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance claim processing, Treatment planning. Both handle HIPAA Compliant.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Open Dental: How much does Open Dental cost?
Open Dental costs $199/month per location or office with a 12-month contract minimum. After the initial 12-month term, pricing continues on a month-to-month basis at a reduced rate.
SourceOpen Dental: What does the $199/month fee include?
The monthly fee includes software access, full telephone support, all software releases, imaging and video capture, patient portal and web forms, and automated reminder features for up to 3 dentists per location.
SourceOpen Dental: Does Open Dental offer a money-back guarantee?
Open Dental includes a 90-day money-back guarantee on subscription fees.
SourceOpen Dental: What additional costs are there?
Data conversions from other dental software systems incur additional fees. Customized training with an Open Dental trainer is also available at extra cost.
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