Server-based PMS · head-to-head
Dentrix vs ABELDent
Verdict. Dentrix leads on the overall Data Index (7.4 vs 7.0). On the 6 axes where both have evidence, Dentrix wins 2, ABELDent wins 3 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: support (ABELDent 7.8 vs 2.0), integrations (Dentrix 10.0 vs 5.9), and vendor stability (Dentrix 9.0 vs 6.0). Users rate ABELDent higher (4.6 vs 4.3).
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Table view
| Axis | Dentrix | ABELDent |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Integrations | 10.0 | 5.9 |
| Pricing clarity | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Support | 2.0 | 7.8 |
| Vendor stability | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| User rating | 8.5 | 9.3 |
Axis by axis
- Features 7.1 vs 7.9 ABELDent
- Integrations 10.0 vs 5.9 Dentrix
- Pricing clarity 5.0 vs 5.0 tie
- Support 2.0 vs 7.8 ABELDent
- Vendor stability 9.0 vs 6.0 Dentrix
- User rating 8.5 vs 9.3 ABELDent
Side by side
| Dentrix | ABELDent | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Category rank | #2 of 16 · Server-based PMS | #4 of 16 · Server-based PMS |
| User rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Review count | 512 | 126 |
| Starting price | — | $200/mo |
| Pricing transparency | Partially public | Partially public |
| License | Subscription | Subscription |
| Deployment | On-premise server | Cloud, On-premise server |
| HIPAA claim | Yes | — |
| Company size | 1001-5000 | 51-200 |
| Markets | US | US, CA |
| Data completeness | 84% | 80% |
Features
3 of 12 tracked capabilities differ. Only Dentrix: cdt codes. Only ABELDent: e-prescribing and custom reporting.
| Capability | Dentrix | ABELDent |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical charting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perio charting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice perio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Treatment planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time eligibility | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-claims | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERA auto-posting | ✓ | ✓ |
| e-Prescribing | ? | ✓ |
| Imaging bridge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom reporting | ? | ✓ |
| Multi-location | ✓ | ✓ |
| CDT codes | ✓ | ? |
Choose ABELDent if…
- you need e-prescribing
- you need custom reporting
- user satisfaction is your priority
FAQ
Is Dentrix better than ABELDent?
Dentrix leads on the overall Data Index (7.4 vs 7.0). On the 6 axes where both have evidence, Dentrix wins 2, ABELDent wins 3 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: support (ABELDent 7.8 vs 2.0), integrations (Dentrix 10.0 vs 5.9), and vendor stability (Dentrix 9.0 vs 6.0). Users rate ABELDent higher (4.6 vs 4.3).