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Dental software pricing can be difficult to find upfront. Many vendors use a consultative sales approach — "Request a demo," "Contact sales," "Custom quote" — which reflects the complexity of configuring solutions for different practice sizes. We gathered real pricing data so you can start your research with solid numbers.
The Market Context
The dental practice management software market hit USD 2.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6.4 billion by 2034, growing at a 10.6% CAGR. According to G2 data, Dentrix is positioned at a premium price point — approximately 32% above the average dental PMS product, reflecting its comprehensive feature set.
The Big Three: Real Numbers
Dentrix (Henry Schein One)
- Monthly cost: $500-$800/month for a typical single-location practice
- Implementation: $3,000-$10,000
- Worth noting: The base package covers core functionality, with additional modules available for communication tools, advanced reporting, and imaging integration that can bring the total to $1,000+/month. See our Dentrix review for a detailed breakdown.
Eaglesoft (Patterson Dental)
- Single user: Starting around $200/month
- 10 users: Approximately $1,500/month
- Implementation: $3,000-$10,000 for small practices; $20,000-$50,000 for larger operations
Open Dental
- License: One-time fee starting at $1,999
- Monthly support: $199/month for the first 12 months, then $149/month
- No per-user fees: Adding providers does not increase your software cost
TMR Take: Open Dental's pricing model is the most practice-friendly in the industry. A growing practice adding a second or third dentist does not get punished with higher software fees.
The Broader Pricing Landscape
| Software | Pricing Model | Typical Monthly Cost | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curve Dental | Per provider/month | $300-$500/provider | Cloud-native; strong in ortho/peds |
| CareStack | Per location | Custom quote | All-in-one platform with comprehensive feature set |
| MOGO | Flat monthly | ~$250/month | Simple cloud; good for small practices |
| Dentrix Ascend | Per location | ~$500/location/month | Cloud version of Dentrix |
| Practice-Web | Flat rate | Budget-friendly (below $200) | Most affordable PMS |
| Oryx Dental | Per provider | $1 setup fee; competitive monthly | Transparent pricing |
| DentiMax | Hybrid options | $100-$300/month | Both cloud and server |
| tab32 | Per provider/month | $200-$400/provider | Cloud-native; good for startups |
General Pricing Ranges by Practice Size
- Solo/small (1-5 providers): $50-$350 per provider/month
- Mid-size clinics: $300-$1,200+/month
- Large/DSO: Custom enterprise pricing
The Full Investment Picture
Implementation and Data Migration
- Simple data conversions: ~$995
- Complex conversions: ~$1,295
- Full implementation: $5,000-$20,000
- Implementation fees represent approximately 43% of total first-year costs
Training
- On-site training: $1,000-$2,500/day
- Online training: $100-$400/hour
- Training and change management adds 15-20% of software cost
TMR Take: The subscription price often represents less than 40% of total cost over a system's lifecycle. Always ask vendors for a total cost of ownership estimate over 3-5 years — a good vendor will be happy to provide one.
Per-Provider vs. Flat Rate: Which Model Wins?
Per-provider pricing ($200-$600/provider/month) scales with your team size. For a 5-provider practice at $400/provider, that is $24,000/year for your PMS — though you are getting per-provider support and resources to match.
Flat-rate pricing (Open Dental, MOGO, iDentalSoft) rewards growth. Open Dental at $149/month after year one is the same whether you have 1 dentist or 10.
Our Pricing Recommendations by Practice Type
Starting a new practice: Open Dental ($199/month year 1, $149/month year 2+) or MOGO ($250/month).
Solo practice, budget-conscious: Practice-Web or DentiMax.
Growing practice (2-5 providers): Open Dental's flat-rate model saves the most money as you scale.
Mid-size group (5-15 providers): CareStack or Dentrix Ascend.
DSO/enterprise: Planet DDS, CareStack, or Dentrix Enterprise — ask about volume discounts for multi-location agreements.
TMR Take: Understanding dental software pricing takes research, but it is worth the effort. The more quotes you gather and compare, the better position you will be in to find the right value for your practice.
Want to see pricing breakdowns for specific software? Check out our software comparison tool for transparent, side-by-side pricing data.