Alternatives
Best Open Dental alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Open Dental alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/open-dental
3 direct alternatives to Open Dental and 5 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Curve Dental is the top alternative to Open Dental on our list, followed by Dentrix and Eaglesoft.
- 3 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Eaglesoft.
- Highest rated: Fresha, 4.7 out of 5 from 1,450 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 3 direct
- 3 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Open Dental
Curve Dental
#1 Top pickAll-in-one cloud-based software for managing and growing your dental practice.
Pricing
Not published
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 552 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Dentrix
#2The all-in-one platform connecting every part of your dental practice for growth and exceptional care.
Pricing
Not published
4.2 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 510 ratings, Sep 2026
Eaglesoft
#3Integrated practice management and clinical charting for dental professionals.
Pricing
Free plan
4.1 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 267 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best free tier
Open Dental vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 202 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (202) | |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 552 ratings across G2 and Capterra (552) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 510 ratings across G2 and Capterra (510) | Direct alternative | |
| Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.1 out of 5, from 267 ratings across G2 and Capterra (267) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $14.95/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 1,450 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,450) | Same category as Open Dental |
 | Price: $31/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,593 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,593) | Same category as Open Dental |
 | Price: $59/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 978 ratings across G2 and Capterra (978) | Same category as Open Dental |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 1,069 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,069) | Same category as Open Dental |
 | Price: $79/mo | Free plan: No | 3.9 out of 5, from 3,469 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,469) | Same category as Open Dental |
Why people consider alternatives to Open Dental
Open Dental is a comprehensive practice management software designed specifically for dental offices. It offers a wide range of features to streamline daily operations, from patient management and scheduling to billing and clinical…
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in practice management.
The 3 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (practice management) with different trade-offs. The 5 tools marked "Same category as Open Dental" fit the category but replace Open Dental less directly.
Open Dental by the numbers
Toolradar data: It is listed as an alternative to 17 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #7 of 51 in Medical Billing. As of Nov 2026.
- #12 most-listed alternative in Practice Management, out of 180 tools in Practice Management. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #9 most-listed alternative in EHR/EMR, out of 89 tools in EHR/EMR. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Open Dental | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 24% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 17 tools | 3 | #7 of 51 |
| User rating | 4.4/5 (across the web, 202 ratings) | 4.2/5 | #8 of 31 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
Listed as an alternative to: #7 on 2026-10-16 to #7 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 51 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Medical Billing data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Open Dental by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Practice Management leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Practice Management tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 54 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stablebuzz | $1.11/mo |
| 2 | TutorBird | $4.95/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | EZBIS | $5/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Covetrus Pulse | $9/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | TrainHeroic | $9.99/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 54 of 180 Practice Management tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Practice Management leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Practice Management statistics.
8 alternatives to Open Dental
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Open Dental" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Curve Dental
PaidAll-in-one cloud-based software for managing and growing your dental practice.
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 552 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 2
Dentrix
PaidThe all-in-one platform connecting every part of your dental practice for growth and exceptional care.
4.2 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 510 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 3
Eaglesoft
Free plan Cheaper than Open DentalIntegrated practice management and clinical charting for dental professionals.
4.1 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 267 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 4
Fresha
Paid Higher rated by usersDiscover and book beauty and wellness appointments with top-rated salons and spas nearby.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,450 ratings, Sep 2026
From $14.95/member/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Open Dental
- 5
Carepatron
Free plan Cheaper than Open DentalHealthcare practice management software that handles admin so you can focus on clients.
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,593 ratings, Sep 2026
From $31/user/mo, billed yearly; free plan available
Same category as Open Dental
- 6
Pabau
Paid Higher rated by usersAll-in-one practice management software for healthcare businesses to streamline operations and enhance client...
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 978 ratings, Sep 2026
From $59/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Open Dental
- 7
TherapyNotes
Free plan Cheaper than Open DentalThe leading EHR/EMR for behavioral health practices.
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,069 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
Same category as Open Dental
- 8
Mindbody
Paid Battle-tested at scaleUnlock growth for fitness, beauty, and wellness businesses with an all-in-one management platform.
3.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,469 ratings, Sep 2026
From $79/location/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Open Dental
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Open Dental?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Open Dental are Curve Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Open Dental?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Eaglesoft is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Integrated practice management and clinical charting for dental professionals).
Why do people look for Open Dental alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Open Dental: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in practice management. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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