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CareStack vs Software of Excellence

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CareStack

Dental

All-in-One Cloud Dental Software

From
$829/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: CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user; 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: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Software of Excellence covers Digital charting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where CareStack and Software of Excellence differ
AttributeCareStackSoftware of Excellence
Starting price$829/month$299/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Web
Founded20151995

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 CareStack

  • Cloud-based platform
  • Clinical charting
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Patient communication
  • Online booking
  • Insurance verification
  • Business intelligence
  • Pearl AI

Only in Software of Excellence

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

Both cover

  • Patient scheduling
  • DEXIS
  • Carestream
  • QuickBooks
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

CareStack

  • Dental practice management and patient schedulingnot Software of Excellence
  • Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot Software of Excellence
  • Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot Software of Excellence
  • AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot Software of Excellence

Software of Excellence

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

Where each one falls short

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

CareStack

  • Essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user
  • Intelligence plan adds $470/month minimum to base Essentials cost
  • Pricing based on number of locations, chairs, and providers (not per-user)
  • Core charting and imaging capabilities limited to base Essentials plan
  • AI-powered clinical features require Intelligence plan upgrade

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

CareStack

$829/month
  • Essentials$829/month
    • Scheduling, charting, imaging
    • Patient portal
    • Insurance management
  • Intelligence$1299/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • AI-powered clinical notes
    • Voice perio charting

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 CareStack if

  • You need cloud-based platform.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want clinical charting.
CareStack review

Choose Software of Excellence if

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

Questions people ask

Is CareStack or Software of Excellence better?
Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/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, CareStack or Software of Excellence?
CareStack starts at $829/month and Software of Excellence at $299/month.
Does CareStack or Software of Excellence run on more platforms?
CareStack runs on Web, Ios, Android. Software of Excellence runs on Windows, Web.
What is CareStack best used for?
CareStack is most often used for dental practice management and patient scheduling, multi-specialty charting and digital imaging, insurance eligibility verification and claims management, ai-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistance. Of those, dental practice management and patient scheduling and multi-specialty charting and digital imaging are not what Software of Excellence is typically brought in for.
What can CareStack do that Software of Excellence cannot?
CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management, Patient communication. Software of Excellence covers Digital charting, Treatment planning, Imaging integration, Insurance processing. Both handle Patient scheduling, DEXIS, Carestream, QuickBooks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CareStack: How much does CareStack cost?

CareStack starts at $829 per month for the Essentials plan and $1,299 per month for the Intelligence plan. Pricing is customized based on the number of locations, chairs, and providers. Custom plans are available and implementation fees may apply.

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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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CareStack: What is included in each CareStack plan?

The Essentials plan ($829/month) includes scheduling, charting, imaging, patient portal, and insurance management. The Intelligence plan ($1,299/month) adds AI-powered clinical notes, voice perio charting, X-ray analysis, and clinical diagnosis features.

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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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CareStack: Are there additional fees for CareStack add-ons?

Yes, CareStack offers optional add-ons including VoiceStack (AI phone system), CareRevenue (RCM services), and ACE DSN (dental procurement) that can be added to either plan at additional cost. No other additional charges apply beyond the monthly subscription.

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