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Planet DDS vs Practice-Web

Planet DDS logo

Planet DDS

Dental

Next-Generation Dental Practice Management

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Practice-Web logo

Practice-Web

Dental

Web-Based Dental Practice Management

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Planet DDS no pricing published on website; uses consultative sales model; Practice-Web each dentist beyond 3 adds $20 per month to the practice management subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling, Practice-Web covers Web-based scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Planet DDS and Practice-Web actually diverge.

Attributes where Planet DDS and Practice-Web differ
AttributePlanet DDSPractice-Web
Starting price$199/month$129/month
Founded20152008

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 Planet DDS

  • Cloud-based scheduling
  • Imaging integration
  • Treatment planning
  • Analytics dashboard
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream
  • Apteryx
  • Dolphin Imaging

Only in Practice-Web

  • Web-based scheduling
  • Billing integration
  • SMS reminders
  • Basic analytics
  • Imaging systems
  • QuickBooks
  • Dental labs
  • Daily Backups

Both cover

  • Digital charting
  • Patient portal
  • Mobile app
  • Insurance management
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • SSL Encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Planet DDS

  • Dental practice management softwarenot Practice-Web
  • Appointment scheduling for dental officesnot Practice-Web
  • Patient records and billing managementnot Practice-Web

Practice-Web

  • Dental practice management including charting, treatment plans and billingnot Planet DDS
  • Running patient texting, reminders and online scheduling for a dental officenot Planet DDS
  • Submitting dental insurance claims and checking eligibility electronicallynot Planet DDS

Where each one falls short

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

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

Practice-Web

  • Each dentist beyond 3 adds $20 per month to the practice management subscription
  • The first office plan is $179 per month for the first 12 months and then $129 per month, against regular rates of $199 and $149
  • Migrating from existing practice management software costs a one-off $1,195 database conversion fee
  • Additional intensive web-based training is billed at $75 per hour
  • Two-way texting is a separate $90 per month add-on that includes 2,000 outgoing texts per month, with additional outgoing texts at 5 cents each
  • Mass email marketing is a separate $35 per month add-on covering up to 5,000 patients, with each additional block of 5,000 costing $20 per month, and it requires a texting subscription
  • Online scheduling, Smart Caller ID, online patient reviews, tablet patient forms and teledentistry are each separately priced monthly add-ons
  • ePrescribing is charged per provider at $59 per month plus a $99 setup fee
  • Electronic claims are billed at $0.39 per claim plus $25 per month for attachments and $20 per month for real-time eligibility checks, through third party DentalXChange
  • Support renewal carries a 12-month minimum term
  • Patient payment plans through DocPay charge the patient $3 per payment, or 1% plus $1 per payment for guaranteed plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Planet DDS

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

Practice-Web

$129/month
  • Practice-Web$129/month
    • Promotional: $179/mo for 12 months
    • Regular: $199/mo first 12 months, then $149/mo
    • Core practice management features
  • Practice-Web Next$178/month
    • Promotional: $228/mo for 12 months
    • Regular: $278/mo first 12 months, then $228/mo
    • All Practice-Web features
  • Practice-Web Pro$272/month
    • Promotional: $322/mo for 12 months
    • Regular: $372/mo first 12 months, then $322/mo
    • All Practice-Web Next features

Which should you pick?

Choose Planet DDS if

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

Choose Practice-Web if

  • You need web-based scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want billing integration.
Practice-Web review

Questions people ask

Is Planet DDS or Practice-Web better?
Neither clearly leads. Planet DDS starts at $199/month and Practice-Web at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Planet DDS or Practice-Web?
Planet DDS starts at $199/month and Practice-Web at $129/month.
Does Planet DDS or Practice-Web run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Planet DDS best used for?
Planet DDS is most often used for dental practice management software, appointment scheduling for dental offices, patient records and billing management. Of those, dental practice management software and appointment scheduling for dental offices are not what Practice-Web is typically brought in for.
What can Planet DDS do that Practice-Web cannot?
Planet DDS covers Cloud-based scheduling, Imaging integration, Treatment planning, Analytics dashboard. Practice-Web covers Web-based scheduling, Billing integration, SMS reminders, Basic analytics. Both handle Digital charting, Patient portal, Mobile app, Insurance management.

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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Practice-Web: How much does Practice-Web cost per month?

Practice-Web starts at $179/month for the first 12 months (regular $199/month), then $129/month (regular $149/month). This includes core practice management, portals, and support.

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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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Practice-Web: What are Practice-Web's smart tool add-ons?

Smart tools include auto and two-way texting ($90/month), mass email marketing ($35/month), online patient reviews ($69/month), tablet patient forms ($65/month), online scheduling ($119/month), smart caller ID ($119/month), ePrescribing ($59/month per provider), and teledentistry ($49/month). Prices shown are promotional rates.

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Practice-Web: Does Practice-Web offer customized pricing?

Yes, Practice-Web states they can provide any customized package. Additional charges include database conversion at $1,195 and intensive training at $75/hour.

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