Dental · head to head
CareStack vs VideaHealth
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CareStack essentials plan starting price $829/month is per location, not per user; VideaHealth not a standalone practice management system; requires integration with existing practice software
- They diverge on capability: CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, VideaHealth covers FDA-cleared AI detection.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CareStack and VideaHealth actually diverge.
| Attribute | CareStack | VideaHealth |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $829/month | $399/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2015 | 2022 |
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
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical charting
- Revenue cycle management
- Patient communication
- Online booking
- Insurance verification
- Business intelligence
Only in VideaHealth
- FDA-cleared AI detection
- Cavity detection
- Bone loss analysis
- Real-time results
- Patient education tools
- Dexis
- Patterson Imaging
- Schick
Both cover
- Carestream
- 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 VideaHealth
- Multi-specialty charting and digital imagingnot VideaHealth
- Insurance eligibility verification and claims managementnot VideaHealth
- AI-powered clinical notes and diagnosis assistancenot VideaHealth
VideaHealth
- Diagnostic assistancenot CareStack
- Treatment planningnot CareStack
- Patient communicationnot 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
VideaHealth
- Not a standalone practice management system; requires integration with existing practice software
- Focuses only on imaging analysis; does not handle billing, scheduling, or patient records directly
- Pricing not publicly disclosed
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
VideaHealth
$399/month- Practice$399/month
- AI X-ray analysis
- Real-time detection
- Treatment insights
- Enterprise$799/month
- Multi-location
- Advanced analytics
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose CareStack if
- You need cloud-based platform.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want patient scheduling.
Choose VideaHealth if
- You need fda-cleared ai detection.
- You also want cavity detection.
Questions people ask
- Is CareStack or VideaHealth better?
- Neither clearly leads. CareStack starts at $829/month and VideaHealth at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CareStack or VideaHealth?
- CareStack starts at $829/month and VideaHealth at $399/month.
- Does CareStack or VideaHealth run on more platforms?
- CareStack runs on Web, Ios, Android. VideaHealth runs on 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 VideaHealth is typically brought in for.
- What can CareStack do that VideaHealth cannot?
- CareStack covers Cloud-based platform, Patient scheduling, Clinical charting, Revenue cycle management. VideaHealth covers FDA-cleared AI detection, Cavity detection, Bone loss analysis, Real-time results. Both handle Carestream, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support.
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.
SourceVideaHealth: What does VideaHealth detect in dental images?
VideaHealth's AI detects over 30 dental conditions on 2D radiographs to assist clinicians in diagnosis and treatment planning.
SourceCareStack: 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.
SourceVideaHealth: Is VideaHealth a standalone practice management system?
No. VideaHealth is an AI imaging platform that integrates with existing dental practice management systems, not a complete practice management solution.
SourceCareStack: 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.
SourceVideaHealth: Which practice management systems does VideaHealth work with?
VideaHealth integrates with Henry Schein One's Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend platforms. It is designed to work with approximately 90% of dental imaging systems.
SourceVideaHealth: Who uses VideaHealth?
VideaHealth is used by major dental service organizations (DSOs) including Heartland Dental, 42 North Dental, and DentalCorp, as well as private dental practices.
SourceRelated pages
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