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Open Dental vs RXNT

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Open Dental

Healthcare

Powerful, Affordable Practice Management

From
$169/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
RXNT logo

RXNT

Healthcare

Cloud practice management and EHR software with a la carte modules

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; RXNT specific pricing tiers not displayed; plans reference starting at $118/month
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Open Dental and RXNT differ
AttributeOpen DentalRXNT
Starting price$169/monthOn request
PlatformsWindows, Web, ApiWeb
Founded2003Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Open Dental

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

Only in RXNT

Nothing recorded that Open Dental does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Open Dental

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

RXNT

  • Running entire medical practices from single integrated platformnot Open Dental
  • Managing electronic prescriptions including controlled Schedule II-V drugsnot Open Dental
  • Streamlining billing and claims management with unlimited claim processingnot Open Dental
  • Supporting specialty workflows for mental health and hospice providersnot Open Dental
  • Capturing appointment reminders and patient billing through patient portalnot Open Dental

Where each one falls short

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

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

RXNT

  • Specific pricing tiers not displayed; plans reference starting at $118/month
  • E-prescribing only available with yearly subscription
  • Requires contacting sales for personalized pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Open Dental

$169/month
  • Standard$169/month
    • Full software access
    • Unlimited workstations
    • Technical support
  • Cloud$249/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Cloud hosting
    • Automatic backups

RXNT

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the RXNT review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Open Dental if

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

Choose RXNT if

Nothing in the data separates RXNT from Open Dental on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

RXNT review

Questions people ask

Is Open Dental or RXNT better?
Neither clearly leads. Open Dental starts at $169/month and RXNT at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Open Dental or RXNT?
Open Dental starts at $169/month and RXNT at On request.
Does Open Dental or RXNT run on more platforms?
Open Dental runs on Windows, Web, Api. RXNT runs on Web.
What is Open Dental best used for?
Open Dental is most often used for practice management, charting and scheduling for dental offices, dental insurance claims, billing and treatment planning, running an open source dental system with direct database access. Of those, practice management, charting and scheduling for dental offices and dental insurance claims, billing and treatment planning are not what RXNT is typically brought in for.
What can Open Dental do that RXNT cannot?
Open Dental covers Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance claim processing, Treatment planning.

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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RXNT: What is RXNT's pricing model?

RXNT offers a-la-carte and bundled subscription options with monthly or annual billing. Annual subscriptions receive a 10% discount. Pricing starts at $118/month, though specific tier pricing is not displayed.

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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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RXNT: What are the additional costs for RXNT?

RXNT charges $85 per year for EPCS (Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances) including ID proofing and biometric authentication. Non-prescribing staff also have license fees, and data imports and extended onboarding are available at additional cost.

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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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RXNT: What onboarding support does RXNT provide?

RXNT includes 45 days of onboarding with the EHR Bundle and 60 days with the Practice Management and Full Suite bundles.

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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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