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Hinge Health vs Open Dental

Hinge Health logo

Hinge Health

Healthcare

Digital musculoskeletal health platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Open Dental logo

Open Dental

Healthcare

Powerful, Affordable Practice Management

From
$169/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hinge Health no specific pricing rates published; uses value-based pricing model negotiated with health plans and PBMs; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy, Open Dental covers Patient scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hinge Health and Open Dental actually diverge.

Attributes where Hinge Health and Open Dental differ
AttributeHinge HealthOpen Dental
Starting priceOn request$169/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Web, Api
Founded20152003

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Hinge Health

  • Physical Therapy
  • Strength Training
  • Mental Health Support
  • Pain Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Coach Support
  • Health Plans
  • Employers

Only in Open Dental

  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical charting
  • Insurance claim processing
  • Treatment planning
  • Digital imaging integration
  • Patient communication
  • Reporting and analytics
  • eServices integration

What people use each for

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

Hinge Health

  • 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 Hinge Health
  • Dental insurance claims, billing and treatment planningnot Hinge Health
  • Running an open source dental system with direct database accessnot Hinge Health

Where each one falls short

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

Hinge Health

  • No specific pricing rates published; uses value-based pricing model negotiated with health plans and PBMs

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

Hinge Health

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Hinge Health review.

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 Hinge Health if

  • You need physical therapy.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want strength training.
Hinge Health review

Choose Open Dental if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Api.
  • You also want clinical charting.
Open Dental review

Questions people ask

Is Hinge Health or Open Dental better?
Neither clearly leads. Hinge Health starts at On request and Open Dental at $169/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hinge Health or Open Dental?
Hinge Health starts at On request and Open Dental at $169/month.
Does Hinge Health or Open Dental run on more platforms?
Hinge Health runs on Web, Mobile. Open Dental runs on Windows, Web, Api.
What is Hinge Health best used for?
Hinge Health 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 Hinge Health do that Open Dental cannot?
Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Mental Health Support, Pain Management. Open Dental covers Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance claim processing, Treatment planning.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hinge Health: How much does Hinge Health cost?

Hinge Health uses value-based pricing negotiated directly with payers. Individual pricing not disclosed on their website. For individual coverage, enrollment is through your health plan. Organizations should request a business demo.

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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.

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Open 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.

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Open Dental: Does Open Dental offer a money-back guarantee?

Open Dental includes a 90-day money-back guarantee on subscription fees.

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Open 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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