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Lighthouse 360 vs Planet DDS

Lighthouse 360 logo

Lighthouse 360

Dental

Cloud Dental Practice Management Platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Planet DDS logo

Planet DDS

Dental

Next-Generation Dental Practice Management

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lighthouse 360 sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves; Planet DDS no pricing published on website; uses consultative sales model
  • They diverge on capability: Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling, 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 Lighthouse 360 and Planet DDS actually diverge.

Attributes where Lighthouse 360 and Planet DDS differ
AttributeLighthouse 360Planet DDS
Starting price$399/month$199/month
Founded20092015

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 Lighthouse 360

  • Cloud scheduling
  • Billing system
  • Insurance processing
  • RevenueWell

Only in Planet DDS

  • Cloud-based scheduling
  • Mobile app
  • Insurance management
  • Dolphin Imaging

Both cover

  • Digital charting
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient portal
  • Imaging integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream
  • Apteryx
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • SSL Encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Lighthouse 360

  • Automated appointment reminders by text, email and phonenot Planet DDS
  • Reducing no-shows in dental practicesnot Planet DDS
  • Recall management for overdue patientsnot Planet DDS
  • Pre-visit forms collected before the appointmentnot Planet DDS
  • Review requests after a visitnot Planet DDS

Planet DDS

  • Dental practice management softwarenot Lighthouse 360
  • Appointment scheduling for dental officesnot Lighthouse 360
  • Patient records and billing managementnot Lighthouse 360

Where each one falls short

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

Lighthouse 360

  • Sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Offered in the United States, Canada and the UK only

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

Lighthouse 360

$399/month
  • Core$399/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Billing
  • Complete$599/month
    • All core features
    • Imaging integration
    • Insurance management

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 Lighthouse 360 if

  • You need cloud scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want billing system.
Lighthouse 360 review

Choose Planet DDS if

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

Questions people ask

Is Lighthouse 360 or Planet DDS better?
Neither clearly leads. Lighthouse 360 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, Lighthouse 360 or Planet DDS?
Lighthouse 360 starts at $399/month and Planet DDS at $199/month.
Does Lighthouse 360 or Planet DDS run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Lighthouse 360 best used for?
Lighthouse 360 is most often used for automated appointment reminders by text, email and phone, reducing no-shows in dental practices, recall management for overdue patients, pre-visit forms collected before the appointment. Of those, automated appointment reminders by text, email and phone and reducing no-shows in dental practices are not what Planet DDS is typically brought in for.
What can Lighthouse 360 do that Planet DDS cannot?
Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling, Billing system, Insurance processing, RevenueWell. Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling, Mobile app, Insurance management, Dolphin Imaging. Both handle Digital charting, Treatment planning, Patient portal, Imaging integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lighthouse 360: How much does Lighthouse 360 cost?

Lighthouse 360 pricing is not published on the vendor website. Customers must request a demo or contact the sales team directly to receive a quote.

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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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