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Practice-Web vs Software of Excellence

Practice-Web logo

Practice-Web

Dental

Web-Based Dental Practice Management

From
$129/month
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: Practice-Web each dentist beyond 3 adds $20 per month to the practice management subscription; 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-Web covers Web-based scheduling, 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-Web and Software of Excellence actually diverge.

Attributes where Practice-Web and Software of Excellence differ
AttributePractice-WebSoftware of Excellence
Starting price$129/month$299/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Web
Founded20081995

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Practice-Web

  • Web-based scheduling
  • Mobile app
  • Insurance management
  • Billing integration
  • SMS reminders
  • Basic analytics
  • Imaging systems
  • Dental labs

Only in Software of Excellence

  • Patient scheduling
  • Treatment planning
  • Imaging integration
  • Insurance processing
  • Billing system
  • Custom reports
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream

Both cover

  • Digital charting
  • Patient portal
  • QuickBooks
  • 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.

Practice-Web

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

Software of Excellence

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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-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

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-Web if

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

Choose Software of Excellence if

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

Questions people ask

Is Practice-Web or Software of Excellence better?
Neither clearly leads. Practice-Web starts at $129/month 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-Web or Software of Excellence?
Practice-Web starts at $129/month and Software of Excellence at $299/month.
Does Practice-Web or Software of Excellence run on more platforms?
Practice-Web runs on Web, Ios, Android. Software of Excellence runs on Windows, Web.
What is Practice-Web best used for?
Practice-Web is most often used for dental practice management including charting, treatment plans and billing, running patient texting, reminders and online scheduling for a dental office, submitting dental insurance claims and checking eligibility electronically. Of those, dental practice management including charting, treatment plans and billing and running patient texting, reminders and online scheduling for a dental office are not what Software of Excellence is typically brought in for.
What can Practice-Web do that Software of Excellence cannot?
Practice-Web covers Web-based scheduling, Mobile app, Insurance management, Billing integration. Software of Excellence covers Patient scheduling, Treatment planning, Imaging integration, Insurance processing. Both handle Digital charting, Patient portal, QuickBooks, HIPAA Compliant.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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-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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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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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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