Open Dental vs CareStack
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared. Last verified June 6, 2026.
The short answer
Open Dental ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Dentists and practice managers. Solo GPs, multi-location groups and DSOs, and specialty practices. the most powerful operatory scheduler in dental, at the lowest price. If you can run your own server.
At a glance
| Open Dental | CareStack | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared | #2 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Complex multi-operatory scheduling | Multi-specialty DSO all-in-one |
| Pricing | $ ($149 to $199/mo per location + $20/provider over 3) | $$$ (from ~$698/mo) |
| HQ | United States | United States, UK, Australia |
| Founded | — | — |
Open Dental
the most powerful operatory scheduler in dental, at the lowest price. If you can run your own server.
www.opendental.com/See full entry in Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared
CareStack
the all-in-one DSO platform with the highest satisfaction rating, and the highest entry price.
www.carestack.com/See full entry in Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared
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