Dental · head to head
Medisoft Dental vs SimplePractice
Medisoft Dental
Dental
Trusted Medical and Dental Practice Management
- From
- $269/month
- Rated
- -

SimplePractice
Healthcare
Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy
- From
- $49/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Medisoft Dental covers Appointment scheduling, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Medisoft Dental and SimplePractice actually diverge.
| Attribute | Medisoft Dental | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $269/month | $49/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Dental | Healthcare |
| Founded | 1998 | 2011 |
Identical on both: 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
- Clinical charting
- Perio tracking
- Billing management
- Insurance processing
- Imaging integration
- Recall system
Only in SimplePractice
- Scheduling
- Client Portal
- Notes
- Billing
- Telehealth
- Documents
- Stripe
- PayPal
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Medisoft Dental
- General dentistrynot SimplePractice
- Specialty practicesnot SimplePractice
- Multi-location practicesnot SimplePractice
- Clinical documentationnot SimplePractice
- Financial managementnot SimplePractice
SimplePractice
- Patient Carenot Medisoft Dental
- Medical Recordsnot Medisoft Dental
- Practice Managementnot Medisoft Dental
- Telehealthnot 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.
SimplePractice
- No API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
- Lacks AI clinical documentation in base plan, requiring manual note typing which takes 15-30 minutes per session
- Reporting and customization features are limited compared to competitors, with weak insurance workflow support
- Hidden costs beyond base pricing, with real cost often 3x higher after add-ons and annual increases
- Telehealth component reported as unstable and frequently unreliable by some users
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
SimplePractice
$49/month- Starter$49/month
- Scheduling
- Documentation
- Client portal
- Essential$79/month
- Billing and payments
- Insurance claim filing
- Telehealth
- Plus$99/month
- Website builder
- Advanced reporting
- ePrescribe integration
Which should you pick?
Choose Medisoft Dental if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want patient management.
Choose SimplePractice if
- You need scheduling.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want client portal.
Questions people ask
- Is Medisoft Dental or SimplePractice better?
- Neither clearly leads. Medisoft Dental starts at $269/month and SimplePractice at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Medisoft Dental or SimplePractice?
- Medisoft Dental starts at $269/month and SimplePractice at $49/month.
- Does Medisoft Dental or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
- Medisoft Dental runs on Windows, Web. SimplePractice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 SimplePractice is typically brought in for.
- What can Medisoft Dental do that SimplePractice cannot?
- Medisoft Dental covers Appointment scheduling, Patient management, Clinical charting, Perio tracking. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing. Both handle Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SimplePractice: What does SimplePractice pricing include?
SimplePractice tiers start at $49 (Starter), $79 (Essential), and $99 (Plus) per clinician per month. Add-ons cost extra, including AI Note Taker at $35/month and ePrescribe at $49/month plus $89 setup.
SourceSimplePractice: Does SimplePractice include telehealth?
Yes, all SimplePractice tiers include HIPAA-compliant integrated telehealth, allowing therapists to conduct secure video sessions directly from the platform.
SourceSimplePractice: Is AI documentation included in SimplePractice?
No, AI clinical notes are not included in base pricing. SimplePractice offers an optional AI Note Taker add-on for $35/month that provides basic transcription, though it lacks advanced note generation features of competitors.
SourceSimplePractice: Does SimplePractice support international or non-US workflows?
No, SimplePractice is designed for US practices only and does not support non-US workflows, insurance structures, or currencies, limiting its use for international practitioners.
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