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OrthoTrac vs Practice Fusion

OrthoTrac logo

OrthoTrac

Dental

Complete Orthodontic Practice Management

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Practice Fusion logo

Practice Fusion

Healthcare

Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Practice Fusion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Practice Fusion cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • They diverge on capability: OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning, Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OrthoTrac and Practice Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where OrthoTrac and Practice Fusion differ
AttributeOrthoTracPractice Fusion
Starting price$399/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDentalHealthcare
Founded20072005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 OrthoTrac

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

Only in Practice Fusion

  • Electronic Health Records
  • e-Prescribing
  • Lab Orders
  • Patient Portal
  • Scheduling
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • Imaging Centers

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

OrthoTrac

  • Orthodontic practice managementnot Practice Fusion
  • Treatment planningnot Practice Fusion
  • Contract managementnot Practice Fusion
  • Progress trackingnot Practice Fusion

Practice Fusion

  • Small to medium medical practicesnot OrthoTrac
  • Primary care clinicsnot OrthoTrac
  • Independent clinicians needing electronic chartingnot OrthoTrac
  • Practice management and billing workflowsnot 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.

Practice Fusion

  • Cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • Requires annual commitment for pricing

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

Practice Fusion

Free
  • Standard$199/month
    • Provider license with e-prescribing and chart signing
    • 3 signing staff licenses included
    • Unlimited non-signing staff licenses

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 Practice Fusion if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want e-prescribing.
Practice Fusion review

Questions people ask

Is OrthoTrac or Practice Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. OrthoTrac starts at $399/month and Practice Fusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OrthoTrac or Practice Fusion?
Practice Fusion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $399/month for OrthoTrac and Free for Practice Fusion.
Does OrthoTrac or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
OrthoTrac runs on Windows, Web. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Practice Fusion for free?
Yes. Practice Fusion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OrthoTrac starts at $399/month.
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 Practice Fusion is typically brought in for.
What can OrthoTrac do that Practice Fusion cannot?
OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning, Contract management, Appointment scheduling, Insurance processing. Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records, e-Prescribing, Lab Orders, Patient Portal. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Practice Fusion: How much does Practice Fusion cost?

Practice Fusion starts at $199 per month per provider with an annual commitment required. The pricing includes 3 signing staff licenses and unlimited non-signing staff licenses.

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Practice Fusion: Does Practice Fusion offer a free trial?

Yes, Practice Fusion offers a complimentary 2-week trial with no commitment, no upfront costs, and no credit card required.

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