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Open Dental costs Free to $199 per month as of May 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

Top Open Dental alternatives as of May 2026 include tab32, Curve Dental, Eaglesoft. Open Dental costs $0-$199/month. Pricing verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Top Open Dental Alternatives

1

tab32

Medium Effort
$100–$400/month
Best for: Small practices getting started
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2

Curve Dental

Medium Effort
$299–$599/month
Best for: Small practices and startups with 1-2 providers
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3

Eaglesoft

Medium Effort
$200–$1500/month
Best for: Solo practitioners and very small practices
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4

Dentrix

Medium Effort
$500–$2000/month
Best for: Single-location dental practices preferring on-premise software
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When to Stay with Open Dental

Best for teams that need Dental Practice Software capabilities.

  • You've invested heavily in customizations and integrations
  • Your team is highly trained and productive on Open Dental
  • You need features that alternatives don't offer
  • Migration costs would exceed multi-year savings

Price Comparison

Product Price Range Migration
Current Open Dental Free-$199/month -
tab32 $100–$400/month medium
Curve Dental $299–$599/month medium
Eaglesoft $200–$1500/month medium
Dentrix $500–$2000/month medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the best Open Dental alternatives?

The top Open Dental alternatives include tab32, Curve Dental, Eaglesoft, Dentrix. Each offers different strengths: tab32 is small practices getting started, while Curve Dental is small practices and startups with 1-2 providers.

02 Is it hard to switch from Open Dental to an alternative?

Migration difficulty varies by alternative. Among Open Dental alternatives, some options offer easy migration paths with import tools. More complex migrations may require data cleanup and workflow reconfiguration.

03 How much can I save by switching from Open Dental?

Depending on the alternative you choose, you could save anywhere from 20% to 70% on per-user costs. Open Dental's typical price of $164/month is on the higher end of the market. Factor in migration costs and productivity dip during transition.

04 Should I stay with Open Dental or switch?

Best for teams that need Dental Practice Software capabilities. However, if your needs have evolved or you're not using Open Dental's advanced features, exploring alternatives could save you money and complexity.