Software · head to head
VideaHealth vs Dentally
The short version
- Only Dentally has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: VideaHealth not a standalone practice management system; requires integration with existing practice software; Dentally pricing is per site and scales with the number of surgeries: Starter is £125 a month at 3 surgeries but £575 a month at 9
- They diverge on capability: VideaHealth covers FDA-cleared AI detection, Dentally covers Cloud scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which VideaHealth and Dentally actually diverge.
| Attribute | VideaHealth | Dentally |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $399/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2022 | 2015 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 VideaHealth
- FDA-cleared AI detection
- Cavity detection
- Bone loss analysis
- Real-time results
- Patient education tools
- Dexis
- Patterson Imaging
- Schick
Only in Dentally
- Cloud scheduling
- Digital charting
- Patient portal
- SMS/Email reminders
- Patient communication
- Imaging support
- Treatment planning
- Mobile app
Both cover
- Carestream
- 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.
VideaHealth
- Diagnostic assistancenot Dentally
- Treatment planningnot Dentally
- Patient communicationnot Dentally
Dentally
- Cloud dental practice management for UK NHS and private practicesnot VideaHealth
- Appointment scheduling, charting and patient records across multiple sitesnot VideaHealth
- Producing clinical notes with AI transcription during appointmentsnot VideaHealth
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Dentally
- Pricing is per site and scales with the number of surgeries: Starter is £125 a month at 3 surgeries but £575 a month at 9
- Phone support is not included on the Starter plan, which is chat only
- Multi site operation and a customer success manager require the Essentials plan or higher
- AI clinical note transcription is metered at 45 per surgery per month on Essentials and 90 on Pro
- Digital imaging through Dentally Vision, custom integrations and custom email domains are Pro only
- Starter and Essentials are restricted to approved partner integrations
Pricing, plan by plan
VideaHealth
$399/month- Practice$399/month
- AI X-ray analysis
- Real-time detection
- Treatment insights
- Enterprise$799/month
- Multi-location
- Advanced analytics
- API access
Dentally
Free- FreeFree
- Scheduling
- Charting
- Patient portal
- Professional$149/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced scheduling
- Insurance management
Which should you pick?
Choose VideaHealth if
- You need fda-cleared ai detection.
- You also want cavity detection.
Choose Dentally if
- You need cloud scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want digital charting.
Questions people ask
- Is VideaHealth or Dentally better?
- Neither clearly leads. VideaHealth starts at $399/month and Dentally at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, VideaHealth or Dentally?
- Dentally has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $399/month for VideaHealth and Free for Dentally.
- Does VideaHealth or Dentally run on more platforms?
- VideaHealth runs on Web. Dentally runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Dentally for free?
- Yes. Dentally has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. VideaHealth starts at $399/month.
- What is VideaHealth best used for?
- VideaHealth is most often used for diagnostic assistance, treatment planning, patient communication. Of those, diagnostic assistance and treatment planning are not what Dentally is typically brought in for.
- What can VideaHealth do that Dentally cannot?
- VideaHealth covers FDA-cleared AI detection, Cavity detection, Bone loss analysis, Real-time results. Dentally covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, SMS/Email reminders. Both handle Carestream, HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
VideaHealth: 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.
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.
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.
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