3Shape Dental System vs exocad DentalCAD
Verdict. exocad DentalCAD leads on the overall Data Index (6.9 vs 6.1). On the 4 axes where both have evidence, 3Shape Dental System wins 2, exocad DentalCAD wins 2. Clearest gaps: features (exocad DentalCAD 8.2 vs 5.9), pricing clarity (exocad DentalCAD 4.0 vs 2.0), and vendor stability (3Shape Dental System 9.0 vs 7.0).
Table view
| Axis | 3Shape Dental System | exocad DentalCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5.9 | 8.2 |
| Integrations | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Pricing clarity | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Support | 7.5 | no data |
| Vendor stability | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| User rating | no data | 9.6 |
Axis by axis
- Features 5.9 vs 8.2 exocad DentalCAD
- Integrations 6.9 vs 5.9 3Shape Dental System
- Pricing clarity 2.0 vs 4.0 exocad DentalCAD
- Support 7.5 vs – no data
- Vendor stability 9.0 vs 7.0 3Shape Dental System
- User rating – vs 9.6 no data
Side by side
| 3Shape Dental System | exocad DentalCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Category rank | #3 of 15 · Dental CAD | #1 of 15 · Dental CAD |
| User rating | — | 4.8 / 5 |
| Review count | — | 6 |
| Pricing transparency | Quote only | Partially public |
| License | Quote only | Perpetual |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| HIPAA claim | Yes | — |
| Company size | 1001–5000 | 201–500 |
| Markets | global | global |
| Data completeness | 82% | 73% |
Features
9 of 17 tracked capabilities differ. Only 3Shape Dental System: ai crown proposal and material library. Only exocad DentalCAD: inlays/onlays, veneers, implant bars, and full dentures.
| Capability | 3Shape Dental System | exocad DentalCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Crowns | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bridges | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inlays/onlays | ✕ | ✓ |
| Veneers | ✕ | ✓ |
| Abutments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Implant bars | ✕ | ✓ |
| Full arch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full dentures | ✕ | ✓ |
| Partial frameworks | ✕ | ✓ |
| Splints | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surgical guides | ✓ | ✓ |
| Models | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aligners | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smile design | ✕ | ✓ |
| AI margin | ✕ | ? |
| AI crown proposal | ✓ | ? |
| Material library | ✓ | ? |
Choose 3Shape Dental System if…
- Dental labs seeking comprehensive CAD software
- you need ai crown proposal
- you need material library
FAQ
Is 3Shape Dental System better than exocad DentalCAD?
exocad DentalCAD leads on the overall Data Index (6.9 vs 6.1). On the 4 axes where both have evidence, 3Shape Dental System wins 2, exocad DentalCAD wins 2. Clearest gaps: features (exocad DentalCAD 8.2 vs 5.9), pricing clarity (exocad DentalCAD 4.0 vs 2.0), and vendor stability (3Shape Dental System 9.0 vs 7.0).