# CareStack vs. Open Dental

## Compare CareStack & Open Dental

Comparing, choosing, and switching your [dental software](/content/dental-software/index.html) can be overwhelming. CareStack makes the process simple and easy!

When it comes to Open Dental vs. CareStack, we don’t shy away from the [competition](/content/compare/index.html) because we’re confident in how our product stacks up! Schedule a [custom demo](/content/demo/index.html) to have one of our experts walk you through the software and provide an detailed evaluation of CareStack and Open Dental based on your unique practice needs.

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## Top 3 Reasons to Choose CareStack

### Integrated Cloud Platform
CareStack runs entirely in the cloud with native imaging, VoIP, analytics, and revenue-cycle tools, so that offices avoid the costly patchwork of servers and add-ons required by Open Dental.

### Modern Patient Engagement
Online scheduling, two-way texting, curbside check-in, and pay-by-text are built into CareStack, allowing practices to meet today’s digital expectations without third-party apps. Open Dental relies on separate plug-ins for most of these tasks.

### End-to-End Automation
CareStack automates many workflows around eligibility checks, ERA posting, review requests, and treatment-plan follow-ups, while Open Dental users have to handle these workflows manually.

## How CareStack Compares

### CareStack & Open Dental Feature Comparison

While many dental softwares require paid add-ons or third-party solutions to achieve full functionality, CareStack offers [29+ features](/content/dental-software/features/index.html) in one cloud-based solution. For this reason, many practices switch from Open Dental to CareStack to consolidate subscriptions and cut costs.

To discover the key differences between the features of CareStack and Open Dental, use the helpful chart below. Then get in touch to [book a free demo](/content/demo/index.html) and make the switch!

| Features | CareStack | Open Dental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Online Scheduling](/content/dental-software/features/online-scheduling/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Multi-Location schedule management](/content/dental-software/features/scheduling/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Centralized Claims Center](/content/dental-software/features/insurance-claims-management/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Configurable Dashboards for Reporting & Analytics](/content/dental-software/features/analytics-reporting/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Clinical & Perio Charting with Electronically Signed Notes](/content/dental-software/features/charting/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| Case Acceptance & Presentation via Tablet, Mobile, Text, and Email | Advanced |  |
| [Integrated Payment Processing with Card-on-File](/content/dental-software/features/credit-card-processing/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| Customer Support (Ratings from Capterra) | 5 | 4 |

|  | Advanced | Does not exist | Limited Capabilities | Third Party Integration | Cost |

*Data from 3rd Party Services.

#### Practice Growth
When compared to Open Dental , CareStack offers better solutions for practice growth, including membership plans, online reputation management, auto-debit for credit cards, and more.

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| Features | CareStack | Open Dental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Built-in Payment Plans with Auto Debit](/content/dental-software/features/payment-plans/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Integrated Membership Plans](/content/dental-software/features/membership-plans/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Online Reputation Management](/content/dental-software/features/reputation-management/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Deeply Integrated AI-Driven Phone System](/content/dental-software/features/phone-integrations/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Built-in Teledentistry Features](/content/dental-software/features/teledentistry/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Automated Patient Follow-up Communication](/content/dental-software/features/text-messaging/index.html) | Advanced |  |

|  | Advanced | Does not exist | Limited Capabilities | Third Party Integration | Cost |

*Data from 3rd Party Services.

#### Patient Experience
With modern tools like online scheduling, digital forms and digital payments, CareStack helps your practice offer a better patient experience than Open Dental

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| Features | CareStack | Open Dental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Digital Treatment Plan Presentation with electronic signatures](/content/dental-software/features/digital-imaging/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Check-in Kiosks](/content/dental-software/features/patient-kiosk/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Pay-By-Text & Pay-By-Email](/content/dental-software/features/pay-by-text/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Electronic Patient Statements with Scan-To-Pay](/content/dental-software/features/electronic-statements/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Integrated Patient Portal](/content/dental-software/features/patient-portal/index.html) | Advanced |  |
| [Configurable Online Forms and Medical History](/content/dental-software/features/online-forms/index.html) | Advanced |  |

|  | Advanced | Does not exist | Limited Capabilities | Third Party Integration | Cost |

*Data from 3rd Party Services.