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OrthoTrac vs SimplePractice

OrthoTrac logo

OrthoTrac

Dental

Complete Orthodontic Practice Management

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SimplePractice logo

SimplePractice

Healthcare

Practice management and EHR for mental health and therapy

From
$49/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.; SimplePractice no API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • They diverge on capability: OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning, SimplePractice covers Scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OrthoTrac and SimplePractice actually diverge.

Attributes where OrthoTrac and SimplePractice differ
AttributeOrthoTracSimplePractice
Starting price$399/month$49/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDentalHealthcare
Founded20072011

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 SimplePractice

  • Scheduling
  • Client Portal
  • Notes
  • Billing
  • Telehealth
  • Documents
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

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 SimplePractice
  • Treatment planningnot SimplePractice
  • Contract managementnot SimplePractice
  • Progress trackingnot SimplePractice

SimplePractice

  • Patient Carenot OrthoTrac
  • Medical Recordsnot OrthoTrac
  • Practice Managementnot OrthoTrac
  • Telehealthnot 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.

SimplePractice

  • No API or webhook support for integrations, preventing connections to Zapier or custom automation tools
  • Lacks AI clinical documentation in base plan, requiring manual note typing which takes 15-30 minutes per session
  • Reporting and customization features are limited compared to competitors, with weak insurance workflow support
  • Hidden costs beyond base pricing, with real cost often 3x higher after add-ons and annual increases
  • Telehealth component reported as unstable and frequently unreliable by some users

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

SimplePractice

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Scheduling
    • Documentation
    • Client portal
  • Essential$79/month
    • Billing and payments
    • Insurance claim filing
    • Telehealth
  • Plus$99/month
    • Website builder
    • Advanced reporting
    • ePrescribe 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 SimplePractice if

  • You need scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want client portal.
SimplePractice review

Questions people ask

Is OrthoTrac or SimplePractice better?
Neither clearly leads. OrthoTrac starts at $399/month and SimplePractice at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OrthoTrac or SimplePractice?
OrthoTrac starts at $399/month and SimplePractice at $49/month.
Does OrthoTrac or SimplePractice run on more platforms?
OrthoTrac runs on Windows, Web. SimplePractice 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 SimplePractice is typically brought in for.
What can OrthoTrac do that SimplePractice cannot?
OrthoTrac covers Orthodontic treatment planning, Contract management, Appointment scheduling, Insurance processing. SimplePractice covers Scheduling, Client Portal, Notes, Billing. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SimplePractice: What does SimplePractice pricing include?

SimplePractice tiers start at $49 (Starter), $79 (Essential), and $99 (Plus) per clinician per month. Add-ons cost extra, including AI Note Taker at $35/month and ePrescribe at $49/month plus $89 setup.

Source
SimplePractice: Does SimplePractice include telehealth?

Yes, all SimplePractice tiers include HIPAA-compliant integrated telehealth, allowing therapists to conduct secure video sessions directly from the platform.

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SimplePractice: Is AI documentation included in SimplePractice?

No, AI clinical notes are not included in base pricing. SimplePractice offers an optional AI Note Taker add-on for $35/month that provides basic transcription, though it lacks advanced note generation features of competitors.

Source
SimplePractice: Does SimplePractice support international or non-US workflows?

No, SimplePractice is designed for US practices only and does not support non-US workflows, insurance structures, or currencies, limiting its use for international practitioners.

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