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Pearl vs Software of Excellence

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Pearl

Dental

AI-Powered Dental Diagnostics

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Software of Excellence logo

Software of Excellence

Dental

Comprehensive Dental Practice Solution

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pearl primary website not accessible; domain appears to be for sale; Software of Excellence no price is published for EXACT or any Software of Excellence product; the site carries no rate card and routes enquiries to the vendor
  • They diverge on capability: Pearl covers AI image analysis, Software of Excellence covers Patient scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pearl and Software of Excellence actually diverge.

Attributes where Pearl and Software of Excellence differ
AttributePearlSoftware of Excellence
Starting priceOn request$299/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Integration-apiWindows, Web
Founded20171995

Identical on both: 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 Pearl

  • AI image analysis
  • Radiograph interpretation
  • Disease detection
  • Clinical recommendations
  • Patient reports
  • Trend analysis
  • Integration with imaging systems
  • Performance tracking

Only in Software of Excellence

  • Patient scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Treatment planning
  • Imaging integration
  • Insurance processing
  • Billing system
  • Patient portal
  • Custom reports

Both cover

  • DEXIS
  • Carestream
  • Apteryx
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Pearl

  • Dental imaging analysis with AI diagnosticsnot Software of Excellence
  • Treatment planning assistance for dental professionalsnot Software of Excellence

Software of Excellence

  • Dental practice management for UK practices including NHS and private workflowsnot Pearl
  • Appointment booking, patient recall and treatment planningnot Pearl
  • Patient communications and marketing campaigns from practice datanot Pearl

Where each one falls short

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

Pearl

  • Primary website not accessible; domain appears to be for sale
  • Product information and pricing unavailable through public channels

Software of Excellence

  • No price is published for EXACT or any Software of Excellence product; the site carries no rate card and routes enquiries to the vendor
  • The company now operates under Henry Schein One, with the site copyright and contact email pointing to Henry Schein One rather than Software of Excellence
  • Cloud access, patient portal and marketing capability come from separate products such as MyPractice Cloud, Patient Portal and Campaign+ rather than being part of the core system
  • The original softwareofexcellence.co.uk domain now redirects to softwareofexcellence.com

Pricing, plan by plan

Pearl

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pearl review.

Software of Excellence

$299/month
  • Standard$299/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Billing
  • Professional$399/month
    • All standard features
    • Imaging integration
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Pearl if

  • You need ai image analysis.
  • You work on Web, Integration-api.
  • You also want radiograph interpretation.
Pearl review

Choose Software of Excellence if

  • You need patient scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want digital charting.
Software of Excellence review

Questions people ask

Is Pearl or Software of Excellence better?
Neither clearly leads. Pearl starts at On request and Software of Excellence at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pearl or Software of Excellence?
Pearl starts at On request and Software of Excellence at $299/month.
Does Pearl or Software of Excellence run on more platforms?
Pearl runs on Web, Integration-api. Software of Excellence runs on Windows, Web.
What is Pearl best used for?
Pearl is most often used for dental imaging analysis with ai diagnostics, treatment planning assistance for dental professionals. Of those, dental imaging analysis with ai diagnostics and treatment planning assistance for dental professionals are not what Software of Excellence is typically brought in for.
What can Pearl do that Software of Excellence cannot?
Pearl covers AI image analysis, Radiograph interpretation, Disease detection, Clinical recommendations. Software of Excellence covers Patient scheduling, Digital charting, Treatment planning, Imaging integration. Both handle DEXIS, Carestream, Apteryx, HIPAA Compliant.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pearl: What is Pearl AI's pricing model?

Specific pricing is not published on the website. Pearl redirects prospects to book a demo or contact their sales team at [email protected] to discuss pricing.

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Software of Excellence: How much does Software of Excellence cost?

Software of Excellence does not publish pricing online. The company uses a consultative sales model where pricing is customized based on practice size, requirements, and specific solutions chosen. Contact their team at [email protected] or 01634 266800.

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Pearl: Is there a free trial available?

No free trial details are provided on the public website. Trial availability must be discussed directly with Pearl's sales team.

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Software of Excellence: How can I get pricing from Software of Excellence?

Customers can book a call with a Customer Success Consultant, call 01634 266800, email [email protected], or use the contact form to discuss specific needs and receive customized pricing.

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