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Medisoft Dental vs Open Dental

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Medisoft Dental

Dental

Trusted Medical and Dental Practice Management

From
$269/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Open Dental logo

Open Dental

Healthcare

Powerful, Affordable Practice Management

From
$169/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Medisoft Dental covers Appointment scheduling, Open Dental covers Patient scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Medisoft Dental and Open Dental actually diverge.

Attributes where Medisoft Dental and Open Dental differ
AttributeMedisoft DentalOpen Dental
Starting price$269/month$169/month
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows, Web, Api
CategoryDentalHealthcare
Founded19982003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Medisoft Dental

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient management
  • Perio tracking
  • Billing management
  • Insurance processing
  • Imaging integration
  • Recall system
  • DEXIS

Only in Open Dental

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

Both cover

  • Clinical charting
  • Schick
  • QuickBooks
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • On-premise deployment

What people use each for

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

Medisoft Dental

  • General dentistrynot Open Dental
  • Specialty practicesnot Open Dental
  • Multi-location practicesnot Open Dental
  • Clinical documentationnot Open Dental
  • Financial managementnot Open Dental

Open Dental

  • Practice management, charting and scheduling for dental officesnot Medisoft Dental
  • Dental insurance claims, billing and treatment planningnot Medisoft Dental
  • Running an open source dental system with direct database accessnot Medisoft Dental

Where each one falls short

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

Medisoft Dental

Nothing recorded yet. See the Medisoft Dental 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

Medisoft Dental

$269/month
  • Essential$269/month
    • Scheduling
    • Patient records
    • Basic billing
  • Standard$419/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Insurance claims
    • Advanced charting
  • Complete$579/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced analytics

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 Medisoft Dental if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want patient management.
Medisoft Dental review

Choose Open Dental if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Api.
  • You also want insurance claim processing.
Open Dental review

Questions people ask

Is Medisoft Dental or Open Dental better?
Neither clearly leads. Medisoft Dental starts at $269/month and Open Dental at $169/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Medisoft Dental or Open Dental?
Medisoft Dental starts at $269/month and Open Dental at $169/month.
Does Medisoft Dental or Open Dental run on more platforms?
Medisoft Dental runs on Windows, Web. Open Dental runs on Windows, Web, Api.
What is Medisoft Dental best used for?
Medisoft Dental is most often used for general dentistry, specialty practices, multi-location practices, clinical documentation. Of those, general dentistry and specialty practices are not what Open Dental is typically brought in for.
What can Medisoft Dental do that Open Dental cannot?
Medisoft Dental covers Appointment scheduling, Patient management, Perio tracking, Billing management. Open Dental covers Patient scheduling, Insurance claim processing, Treatment planning, Digital imaging integration. Both handle Clinical charting, Schick, QuickBooks, 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.

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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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