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Practice Fusion vs Software of Excellence

Practice Fusion logo

Practice Fusion

Healthcare

Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Software of Excellence logo

Software of Excellence

Dental

Comprehensive Dental Practice Solution

From
$299/month
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: Practice Fusion cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity; 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: Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records, 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 Practice Fusion and Software of Excellence actually diverge.

Attributes where Practice Fusion and Software of Excellence differ
AttributePractice FusionSoftware of Excellence
Starting priceFree$299/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Web
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded20051995

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 Practice Fusion

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

Only in Software of Excellence

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

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Practice Fusion

  • Small to medium medical practicesnot Software of Excellence
  • Primary care clinicsnot Software of Excellence
  • Independent clinicians needing electronic chartingnot Software of Excellence
  • Practice management and billing workflowsnot Software of Excellence

Software of Excellence

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

Where each one falls short

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

Practice Fusion

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

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

Practice Fusion

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

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 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

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 Practice Fusion or Software of Excellence better?
Neither clearly leads. Practice Fusion starts at Free 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, Practice Fusion or Software of Excellence?
Practice Fusion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Practice Fusion and $299/month for Software of Excellence.
Does Practice Fusion or Software of Excellence run on more platforms?
Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android. Software of Excellence runs on Windows, Web.
Can I use Practice Fusion for free?
Yes. Practice Fusion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Software of Excellence starts at $299/month.
What is Practice Fusion best used for?
Practice Fusion is most often used for small to medium medical practices, primary care clinics, independent clinicians needing electronic charting, practice management and billing workflows. Of those, small to medium medical practices and primary care clinics are not what Software of Excellence is typically brought in for.
What can Practice Fusion do that Software of Excellence cannot?
Practice Fusion covers Electronic Health Records, e-Prescribing, Lab Orders, Patient Portal. Software of Excellence covers Patient scheduling, Digital charting, Treatment planning, Imaging integration. 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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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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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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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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