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CareStack vs Kleer

CareStack logo

CareStack

Dental

All-in-One Cloud Dental Software

From
$829/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kleer logo

Kleer

Dental

Patient Financial Experience Platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user; Kleer patient-facing membership fees on the Kleer platform averaged $30/month or $360/year, per a case-study figure on the vendor's own homepage (Internet Archive capture, 16 December 2021); Kleer's own software fee to the dental practice is not stated
  • They diverge on capability: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Kleer covers Patient financing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CareStack and Kleer actually diverge.

Attributes where CareStack and Kleer differ
AttributeCareStackKleer
Starting price$829/monthOn request
Founded20152018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Clinical charting
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Patient communication
  • Online booking
  • Insurance verification
  • Business intelligence

Only in Kleer

  • Patient financing
  • Payment processing
  • Automated payments
  • Patient portal
  • Treatment planning
  • Insurance coordination
  • Payment plans
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • CareCredit
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

CareStack

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

Kleer

  • Patient financingnot CareStack
  • Payment processingnot CareStack
  • Treatment acceptancenot 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

Kleer

  • Patient-facing membership fees on the Kleer platform averaged $30/month or $360/year, per a case-study figure on the vendor's own homepage (Internet Archive capture, 16 December 2021); Kleer's own software fee to the dental practice is not stated

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

Kleer

On request
  • PlatformFree
    • Patient financing
    • Payment processing
    • Automated payments

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 Kleer if

  • You need patient financing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payment processing.
Kleer review

Questions people ask

Is CareStack or Kleer better?
Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/month and Kleer at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CareStack or Kleer?
CareStack starts at $829/month and Kleer at On request.
Does CareStack or Kleer run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Kleer is typically brought in for.
What can CareStack do that Kleer cannot?
CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management. Kleer covers Patient financing, Payment processing, Automated payments, Patient portal. Both handle CareCredit, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support.

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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