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Open Dental vs WebPT

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Open Dental

Healthcare

Powerful, Affordable Practice Management

From
$169/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WebPT logo

WebPT

Healthcare

EHR and practice management for physical therapy

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; WebPT no rate published on pricing page; vendor requires demo booking or sales contact for quotes
  • They diverge on capability: Open Dental covers Patient scheduling, WebPT covers Electronic Health Records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Open Dental and WebPT differ
AttributeOpen DentalWebPT
Starting price$169/monthOn request
PlatformsWindows, Web, ApiCloud-based SaaS
Founded20032005

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 WebPT

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation
  • Patient Portal
  • Analytics
  • Billing
  • Insurance
  • PECOS

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 WebPT
  • Dental insurance claims, billing and treatment planningnot WebPT
  • Running an open source dental system with direct database accessnot WebPT

WebPT

  • Multi-location physical therapy practices needing comprehensive billing automation and insurance processingnot Open Dental
  • Rehabilitation therapy clinics requiring integrated AI-powered clinical documentationnot 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

WebPT

  • No rate published on pricing page; vendor requires demo booking or sales contact for quotes
  • Specific pricing amounts not disclosed despite three pricing tiers being described

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

WebPT

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the WebPT 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 WebPT if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want scheduling.
WebPT review

Questions people ask

Is Open Dental or WebPT better?
Neither clearly leads. Open Dental starts at $169/month and WebPT at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Open Dental or WebPT?
Open Dental starts at $169/month and WebPT at On request.
Does Open Dental or WebPT run on more platforms?
Open Dental runs on Windows, Web, Api. WebPT runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
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 WebPT is typically brought in for.
What can Open Dental do that WebPT cannot?
Open Dental covers Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance claim processing, Treatment planning. WebPT covers Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Documentation, Patient Portal.

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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WebPT: How much does WebPT cost?

WebPT pricing is customized based on your selected plan (Starter, Enhanced, or Ultimate) and any customizations your practice needs. Organizations must book a demo or contact sales to receive personalized pricing.

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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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WebPT: What are the three WebPT pricing tiers?

WebPT offers Starter for small cash-pay practices, Enhanced for growing practices that accept insurance and need billing, and Ultimate for larger practices requiring customization and advanced reporting.

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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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