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Yapi Dental vs Dentally

Yapi Dental logo

Yapi Dental

Software

Patient communication and office automation

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Dentally logo

Dentally

Software

Cloud Dental Practice Management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Dentally has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Yapi Dental limited support options with only online and phone support; no 24/7 live chat available; 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: Yapi Dental covers Automated reminders, Dentally covers Cloud scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Yapi Dental and Dentally actually diverge.

Attributes where Yapi Dental and Dentally differ
AttributeYapi DentalDentally
Starting price$199/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, iOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112015

Identical on both: 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 Yapi Dental

  • Automated reminders
  • Two-way texting
  • Online scheduling
  • Review management
  • Digital forms
  • Dentrix
  • Eaglesoft
  • Open Dental

Only in Dentally

  • Cloud scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Patient portal
  • SMS/Email reminders
  • Patient communication
  • Imaging support
  • Treatment planning
  • Mobile app

Both cover

  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Yapi Dental

  • Patient engagementnot Dentally
  • Appointment remindersnot Dentally
  • Review generationnot Dentally

Dentally

  • Cloud dental practice management for UK NHS and private practicesnot Yapi Dental
  • Appointment scheduling, charting and patient records across multiple sitesnot Yapi Dental
  • Producing clinical notes with AI transcription during appointmentsnot Yapi Dental

Where each one falls short

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

Yapi Dental

  • Limited support options with only online and phone support; no 24/7 live chat available
  • No API available for custom integrations or third-party connections
  • As a younger company, long-term viability is less certain compared to established dental software vendors
  • Online forms are not editable once created, limiting workflow flexibility

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

Yapi Dental

$199/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Yapi Dental review.

Dentally

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Patient portal
  • Professional$149/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Insurance management

Which should you pick?

Choose Yapi Dental if

  • You need automated reminders.
  • You work on Cloud, iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want two-way texting.

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 Yapi Dental or Dentally better?
Neither clearly leads. Yapi Dental starts at $199/month and Dentally at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Yapi Dental or Dentally?
Dentally has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/month for Yapi Dental and Free for Dentally.
Does Yapi Dental or Dentally run on more platforms?
Yapi Dental runs on Cloud, iOS, Android, 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. Yapi Dental starts at $199/month.
What is Yapi Dental best used for?
Yapi Dental is most often used for patient engagement, appointment reminders, review generation. Of those, patient engagement and appointment reminders are not what Dentally is typically brought in for.
What can Yapi Dental do that Dentally cannot?
Yapi Dental covers Automated reminders, Two-way texting, Online scheduling, Review management. Dentally covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Patient portal, SMS/Email reminders. Both handle HIPAA Compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Yapi Dental: Does Yapi support online appointment scheduling?

Yes, Yapi allows patients to book appointments online via text or email with automated confirmation and reminder systems.

Source
Yapi Dental: What insurance companies does Yapi work with?

Yapi provides quick insurance eligibility verification across 200+ insurance plans with status indicators showing expired benefits.

Source
Yapi Dental: What practice management systems does Yapi integrate with?

Yapi integrates with Dentrix Office, Dentrix Ascend, Eaglesoft, and Open Dental, syncing data in real-time to eliminate manual data entry.

Source

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