Best Open Dental Alternatives (2026)
Looking for something other than Open Dental for healthcare? Here are the 10 alternatives we track, ranked, with verified pricing for each.
Pricing verified Sep 21, 2026
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Open Dental alternatives at a glance
| Product | Entry price | Plans | Free plan | Free trial |
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| Open Dental this page's subject | $199/mo | 1 | No | No |
| Aesthetic Record | $15/mo | 3 | No | No |
| Carepatron | $29/mo | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| CharmHealth | $0/mo | 3 | Yes | No |
| ChiroTouch | Custom | 3 | No | No |
| ClinicSense | $39/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| DrChrono | Custom | 3 | No | No |
| Freed | $59/mo | 4 | No | Yes |
| Healthie | $19/mo | 4 | No | Yes |
| IntakeQ | $29/mo | 4 | No | Yes |
| Mentalyc | $19/mo | 4 | No | Yes |
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Aesthetic Record
HealthcareEMR and practice management platform for med spas, covering booking, charting, inventory and point of sale.
The base pricing reads cheap for aesthetic/medspa practice management software, undercutting many EMR-style competitors that price higher per provider. But the $399 onboarding fee and a la carte add-ons (Eprescribing, ChartSmart AI, LeadAR) mean the real total cost of ownership creeps toward mid-market territory once a clinic is fully outfitted.
Plans: Essentials $15/mo per seat · Accelerator $19/mo per seat · Enterprise Contact Sales
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Carepatron
HealthcarePractice management software with scheduling, notes, telehealth and billing for healthcare practitioners.
At $29-49/seat (pre-discount), Carepatron sits in the mid-market of practice management software — cheaper than heavyweight EHR platforms but pricier than bare-bones scheduling tools. They're clearly chasing small-to-mid practices that got priced out of legacy healthcare software but still need something that feels clinical-grade.
Plans: Free $0/mo per seat · Essential $29/mo per seat · Plus $39/mo per seat · Advanced $49/mo per seat
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CharmHealth
HealthcareCloud EHR, practice management and medical billing priced per encounter or per provider.
CharmHealth is playing the value/budget card in the EHR space — $200/mo per provider undercuts a lot of mainstream EHR platforms that charge more for comparable core functionality. But the a-la-carte add-on structure means the sticker price is misleading; they're winning budget-conscious small practices willing to piece together their own stack rather than buy an all-in-one at a premium.
Plans: FREE PLAN $0/mo · ENCOUNTER PLAN $0/mo · PROVIDER PLAN $200/mo
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ChiroTouch
HealthcareCloud EHR and practice management software for chiropractic practices.
Plans: ChiroTouch Start Contact Sales · ChiroTouch Grow Contact Sales · ChiroTouch Scale Contact Sales
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ClinicSense
HealthcareScheduling, SOAP notes and invoicing software for massage, physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics.
At $39-$99/mo, ClinicSense sits in the lower-to-mid range for clinic management software, undercutting bigger practice-management suites that bundle EHR and billing. They're clearly chasing solo and small massage/wellness practices who got burned by overbuilt, overpriced platforms designed for medical clinics.
Plans: Lite $39/mo per seat · Standard $69/mo per seat · Premium $99/mo per seat
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DrChrono
HealthcareCloud-based EHR, practice management, and medical billing platform for medical practices.
By hiding all pricing behind a quote, DrChrono positions itself as a mid-to-premium play aimed at practices that expect negotiation and customization rather than self-serve buyers comparing sticker prices — this puts them up against athenahealth and Kareo rather than low-cost, transparent-pricing EHRs. They're clearly not chasing the solo practitioner who wants to sign up and see a number today.
Plans: Foundation Contact Sales · Growth Contact Sales · Premium Contact Sales
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Freed
HealthcareAI medical scribe that writes clinical notes, codes and patient letters from visits.
At $59-$119 per seat, Freed sits in the mid-tier of the AI medical scribe space — not bargain-bin, but nowhere near enterprise EHR-adjacent pricing either. The dual CTAs on Premier ('Try for free' next to 'Talk to us') suggest they're hedging between self-serve individual buyers and courting bigger practices without fully committing to a sales-led motion.
Plans: Starter $59/mo per seat · Core $79/mo per seat · Premier $119/mo per seat · Groups Contact Sales
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Healthie
HealthcareEHR, scheduling, and telehealth platform for health and wellness practices.
Core at $19.99 undercuts most EHR/practice management competitors trying to win solo practitioners who think platforms like SimplePractice are overpriced for a single user. But by the time you're at Plus or Group with per-clinician add-ons, they're competing more directly on features and cost with mid-market practice management tools, not as the budget option anymore.
Plans: Core $19/mo · Essentials $49/mo · Plus $129/mo · Group $149/mo
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IntakeQ
HealthcareIntake forms, notes, scheduling and billing software for health and wellness practices.
Sitting mid-market for behavioral health and small practice software — not a rock-bottom option, but noticeably cheaper than full-blown EHR suites like SimplePractice or TheraNest once you factor in the low-volume tiers. They're clearly courting solo practitioners and small group practices who feel overserved (and overcharged) by bigger EHR platforms.
Plans: Forms Only low volume $29/mo · Forms Only $54/mo · Practice Management low volume $59/mo · Practice Management $84/mo
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Mentalyc
HealthcareAI progress notes, treatment plans and session analytics for mental health clinicians.
At $19.99 entry and $119.99 ceiling, Mentalyc sits mid-market for AI clinical documentation tools — not the rock-bottom option, but nowhere near enterprise EHR pricing either. They're clearly courting solo practitioners and small group practices who want AI scribing without committing to a full practice-management platform.
Plans: Mini $19/mo per seat · Basic $39/mo per seat · Pro $69/mo per seat · Super $119/mo per seat
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Open Dental Alternatives FAQ
- What is the best alternative to Open Dental?
- Aesthetic Record is the closest Open Dental alternative we track for healthcare. Paid plans start at $15/mo. Carepatron and CharmHealth are also worth a look.
- Are there free alternatives to Open Dental?
- Yes — Carepatron, CharmHealth offer a free plan, so you can switch without paying up front.
- How much do Open Dental alternatives cost?
- Entry prices range from $0/mo (CharmHealth) to $59/mo (Freed). Each product page has the full verified tier breakdown.
- Is there a cheaper alternative to Open Dental?
- Yes — Open Dental starts at $199/mo, while CharmHealth ($0/mo), Aesthetic Record ($15/mo), Healthie ($19/mo) start lower.
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