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CareStack vs Ortho2 Edge Cloud

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CareStack

Dental

All-in-One Cloud Dental Software

From
$829/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ortho2 Edge Cloud logo

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

Dental

Cloud Orthodontic Practice Management

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user; Ortho2 Edge Cloud no pricing information published; contact required to obtain costs
  • They diverge on capability: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Ortho2 Edge Cloud covers Orthodontic scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CareStack and Ortho2 Edge Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where CareStack and Ortho2 Edge Cloud differ
AttributeCareStackOrtho2 Edge Cloud
Starting price$829/month$349/month
Founded20151979

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 CareStack

  • Cloud-based platform
  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical charting
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Online booking
  • Insurance verification
  • Business intelligence
  • DEXIS

Only in Ortho2 Edge Cloud

  • Orthodontic scheduling
  • Treatment tracking
  • Contract management
  • Insurance processing
  • Imaging integration
  • Referral tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • Dolphin Imaging

Both cover

  • Patient communication
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

CareStack

  • Dental practice management and patient schedulingnot Ortho2 Edge Cloud
  • Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot Ortho2 Edge Cloud
  • Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot Ortho2 Edge Cloud
  • AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot Ortho2 Edge Cloud

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

  • Orthodontic practice managementnot CareStack
  • Treatment coordinationnot CareStack
  • Contract managementnot CareStack
  • Patient engagementnot CareStack

Where each one falls short

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

CareStack

  • Essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user
  • Intelligence plan adds $470/month minimum to base Essentials cost
  • Pricing based on number of locations, chairs, and providers (not per-user)
  • Core charting and imaging capabilities limited to base Essentials plan
  • AI-powered clinical features require Intelligence plan upgrade

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

  • No pricing information published; contact required to obtain costs

Pricing, plan by plan

CareStack

$829/month
  • Essentials$829/month
    • Scheduling, charting, imaging
    • Patient portal
    • Insurance management
  • Intelligence$1299/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • AI-powered clinical notes
    • Voice perio charting

Ortho2 Edge Cloud

$349/month
  • Edge Cloud Standard$349/month
    • Cloud platform
    • Patient scheduling
    • Treatment tracking
  • Edge Cloud Plus$499/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Patient communication
    • Online scheduling
  • Edge Cloud EnterpriseFree
    • Everything in Plus
    • Multi-location management
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose CareStack if

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

Choose Ortho2 Edge Cloud if

  • You need orthodontic scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want treatment tracking.
Ortho2 Edge Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is CareStack or Ortho2 Edge Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/month and Ortho2 Edge Cloud at $349/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CareStack or Ortho2 Edge Cloud?
CareStack starts at $829/month and Ortho2 Edge Cloud at $349/month.
Does CareStack or Ortho2 Edge Cloud run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is CareStack best used for?
CareStack is most often used for dental practice management and patient scheduling, multi-specialty charting and digital imaging, insurance eligibility verification and claims management, ai-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistance. Of those, dental practice management and patient scheduling and multi-specialty charting and digital imaging are not what Ortho2 Edge Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can CareStack do that Ortho2 Edge Cloud cannot?
CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management. Ortho2 Edge Cloud covers Orthodontic scheduling, Treatment tracking, Contract management, Insurance processing. Both handle Patient communication, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CareStack: How much does CareStack cost?

CareStack starts at $829 per month for the Essentials plan and $1,299 per month for the Intelligence plan. Pricing is customized based on the number of locations, chairs, and providers. Custom plans are available and implementation fees may apply.

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Ortho2 Edge Cloud: How much does Ortho2 Edge Cloud cost?

Ortho2 does not disclose pricing information on their website or product pages. Interested buyers must request a demo or contact Ortho2 directly to receive pricing quotes.

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CareStack: What is included in each CareStack plan?

The Essentials plan ($829/month) includes scheduling, charting, imaging, patient portal, and insurance management. The Intelligence plan ($1,299/month) adds AI-powered clinical notes, voice perio charting, X-ray analysis, and clinical diagnosis features.

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CareStack: Are there additional fees for CareStack add-ons?

Yes, CareStack offers optional add-ons including VoiceStack (AI phone system), CareRevenue (RCM services), and ACE DSN (dental procurement) that can be added to either plan at additional cost. No other additional charges apply beyond the monthly subscription.

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