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iDentalSoft vs Lighthouse 360

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iDentalSoft

Dental

Cloud-based dental practice management made simple

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Lighthouse 360

Dental

Cloud Dental Practice Management Platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: iDentalSoft pricing is per-practice, not per-user or per-provider, limiting flexibility for multi-location practices; Lighthouse 360 sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
  • They diverge on capability: iDentalSoft covers Cloud-based access, Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iDentalSoft and Lighthouse 360 actually diverge.

Attributes where iDentalSoft and Lighthouse 360 differ
AttributeiDentalSoftLighthouse 360
Starting price$199/month$399/month
Founded20142009

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 iDentalSoft

  • Cloud-based access
  • Patient scheduling
  • Insurance billing
  • Digital sensors
  • Payment processors
  • Labs
  • Encrypted Data
  • Secure Backup

Only in Lighthouse 360

  • Cloud scheduling
  • Billing system
  • Patient portal
  • Imaging integration
  • Insurance processing
  • Analytics dashboard
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream

Both cover

  • Digital charting
  • Treatment planning
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

iDentalSoft

  • Cloud-based dental practice management for a single-location practicenot Lighthouse 360

Lighthouse 360

  • Automated appointment reminders by text, email and phonenot iDentalSoft
  • Reducing no-shows in dental practicesnot iDentalSoft
  • Recall management for overdue patientsnot iDentalSoft
  • Pre-visit forms collected before the appointmentnot iDentalSoft
  • Review requests after a visitnot iDentalSoft

Where each one falls short

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

iDentalSoft

  • Pricing is per-practice, not per-user or per-provider, limiting flexibility for multi-location practices
  • Additional tools and AI features require separate fees beyond base Starter plan

Lighthouse 360

  • Sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Offered in the United States, Canada and the UK only

Pricing, plan by plan

iDentalSoft

$199/month
  • Essential$199/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Digital charting
    • Basic billing
  • Professional$349/month
    • Advanced imaging
    • Insurance processing
    • Text reminders

Lighthouse 360

$399/month
  • Core$399/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Billing
  • Complete$599/month
    • All core features
    • Imaging integration
    • Insurance management

Which should you pick?

Choose iDentalSoft if

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

Choose Lighthouse 360 if

  • You need cloud scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want billing system.
Lighthouse 360 review

Questions people ask

Is iDentalSoft or Lighthouse 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. iDentalSoft starts at $199/month and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iDentalSoft or Lighthouse 360?
iDentalSoft starts at $199/month and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month.
Does iDentalSoft or Lighthouse 360 run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is iDentalSoft best used for?
iDentalSoft is most often used for cloud-based dental practice management for a single-location practice. Of those, cloud-based dental practice management for a single-location practice is not what Lighthouse 360 is typically brought in for.
What can iDentalSoft do that Lighthouse 360 cannot?
iDentalSoft covers Cloud-based access, Patient scheduling, Insurance billing, Digital sensors. Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling, Billing system, Patient portal, Imaging integration. Both handle Digital charting, Treatment planning, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iDentalSoft: How much does iDentalSoft cost?

iDentalSoft's Starter plan begins at $395/month. The company charges a per-practice fee rather than per-user pricing. Annual subscription options are available with added discounts compared to monthly billing.

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Lighthouse 360: How much does Lighthouse 360 cost?

Lighthouse 360 pricing is not published on the vendor website. Customers must request a demo or contact the sales team directly to receive a quote.

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iDentalSoft: What is included in the iDentalSoft Starter plan?

The Starter plan includes core practice management, patient engagement tools, clinical workflows, and billing features. Additional modules such as AI diagnostics, electronic prescriptions, VoIP, and WhatsApp integration are available as add-on services.

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