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OrthoTrac vs Planet DDS

OrthoTrac logo

OrthoTrac

Dental

Complete Orthodontic Practice Management

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Planet DDS

Dental

Next-Generation Dental Practice Management

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: OrthoTrac orthoTrac support has moved off Carestream Dental's own site to a third-party portal, gosensei.com, and OrthoTrac customer contact is now booked only through a Calendly scheduling link rather than a phone number or online purchase path, per Carestream Dental's own site.; Planet DDS no pricing published on website; uses consultative sales model
  • They diverge on capability: OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning, Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OrthoTrac and Planet DDS actually diverge.

Attributes where OrthoTrac and Planet DDS differ
AttributeOrthoTracPlanet DDS
Starting price$399/month$199/month
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20072015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 OrthoTrac

  • Orthodontic treatment planning
  • Contract management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Insurance processing
  • Progress tracking
  • Appliance tracking
  • Referral management
  • CS Imaging

Only in Planet DDS

  • Cloud-based scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Patient portal
  • Treatment planning
  • Mobile app
  • Insurance management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • DEXIS

Both cover

  • Imaging integration
  • Dolphin Imaging
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

OrthoTrac

  • Orthodontic practice managementnot Planet DDS
  • Treatment planningnot Planet DDS
  • Contract managementnot Planet DDS
  • Progress trackingnot Planet DDS

Planet DDS

  • Dental practice management softwarenot OrthoTrac
  • Appointment scheduling for dental officesnot OrthoTrac
  • Patient records and billing managementnot OrthoTrac

Where each one falls short

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

OrthoTrac

  • OrthoTrac support has moved off Carestream Dental's own site to a third-party portal, gosensei.com, and OrthoTrac customer contact is now booked only through a Calendly scheduling link rather than a phone number or online purchase path, per Carestream Dental's own site.

Planet DDS

  • No pricing published on website; uses consultative sales model
  • Website mentions predictable monthly subscription rate but does not specify costs
  • Pricing customized based on practice size and needs

Pricing, plan by plan

OrthoTrac

$399/month
  • OrthoTrac Standard$399/month
    • Patient scheduling
    • Treatment planning
    • Billing management
  • OrthoTrac Cloud$549/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Cloud-based access
    • Imaging integration

Planet DDS

$199/month
  • Starter$199/month
    • Scheduling
    • Patient portal
    • Basic charting
  • Growth$349/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Complete charting
    • Imaging integration

Which should you pick?

Choose OrthoTrac if

  • You need orthodontic treatment planning.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want contract management.
OrthoTrac review

Choose Planet DDS if

  • You need cloud-based scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital charting.
Planet DDS review

Questions people ask

Is OrthoTrac or Planet DDS better?
Neither clearly leads. OrthoTrac starts at $399/month and Planet DDS at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OrthoTrac or Planet DDS?
OrthoTrac starts at $399/month and Planet DDS at $199/month.
Does OrthoTrac or Planet DDS run on more platforms?
OrthoTrac runs on Windows, Web. Planet DDS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is OrthoTrac best used for?
OrthoTrac is most often used for orthodontic practice management, treatment planning, contract management, progress tracking. Of those, orthodontic practice management and treatment planning are not what Planet DDS is typically brought in for.
What can OrthoTrac do that Planet DDS cannot?
OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning, Contract management, Appointment scheduling, Insurance processing. Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, Treatment planning. Both handle Imaging integration, Dolphin Imaging, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Planet DDS: How much does Planet DDS cost?

Planet DDS does not publish specific pricing on its website. The company offers a predictable monthly subscription model but requires direct contact to receive personalized pricing based on practice size and needs.

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Planet DDS: How can I get a Planet DDS price quote?

You can request a demo at planetdds.com/book-a-demo/, call their sales team at 800-861-5098, or contact them through their contact page to discuss pricing options.

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