How much does dental practice software cost?
The cost of dental practice software depends on how many users the practice has, how many patients you keep on file and which modules you use. At 4dental the plans are tiered by users and patients on file, and the entry plan starts at €1 a month. A locally installed solution costs more upfront and needs your own maintenance and backups.
Short answer
- At 4dental the entry plan (Start) costs €1 a month.
- Plans are tiered by users and patients on file: Start €1, Plus €5, Pro €10, Premium €20 a month.
- Choose the tier that matches your number of users and patients on file, and compare the features on the pricing page.
- A locally installed solution requires a pricier license plus self-managed maintenance and backups.
- Realistic starting cost for a practice: from €1 a month, billed per plan. Check the current plan details on the pricing page before you choose.
What you pay for (components)
The cost components of dental practice software
| Component | SaaS (e.g. 4dental) | Installed locally |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Subscription from €1 a month, billed per plan | Pricier license, plus your own server and hosting |
| Dental modules | Odontogram, treatment plan, recall list and invoice drafts in the same record system | Modules billed separately or built on request |
| Maintenance | Depends on the provider: check its terms before you choose | On you or an IT administrator |
Practical example
Example: a practice with two dentists and a moderate patient list would look at the Plus tier, at €5 a month. A clinic with five dentists and a much larger patient list would look at Pro, at €10 a month. Check the current limits on the pricing page before you choose.
Common mistakes
- Comparing only the base subscription and ignoring whether the odontogram and the recall list are included.
- Choosing a locally installed solution and forgetting the cost of the server, backups and updates.
- Paying for an expensive implementation before you know which modules your practice actually needs.
How 4dental helps
- A per-practice subscription, with the tier chosen by users and patients on file.
- Per-chair and per-dentist scheduling, a digital odontogram, a treatment plan, a recall list and invoice drafts in one account.
- Paper files can be migrated into the system, with a step-by-step guide.