Open Dental vs Eaglesoft (Patterson Dental)
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 #9) 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 | Eaglesoft (Patterson Dental) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared | #9 / Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Complex multi-operatory scheduling | Patterson-equipped general practices |
| Pricing | $ ($149 to $199/mo per location + $20/provider over 3) | $$ (quote only; Patterson clients) |
| HQ | United States | United States |
| 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
Eaglesoft (Patterson Dental)
the workhorse GP system for Patterson practices. Deep device integration, but Windows-only and dated.
www.pattersondental.com/See full entry in Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026) | Pricing & Pros Compared
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