DentalHQ vs Careington
Verdict. DentalHQ leads on the overall Data Index (6.7 vs 6.0). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, DentalHQ wins 1, Careington wins 2. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (Careington 9.0 vs 6.0), support (DentalHQ 6.0 vs 4.0), and vendor stability (Careington 7.0 vs 5.8). On list price, Careington starts $87/mo cheaper.
Table view
| Axis | DentalHQ | Careington |
|---|---|---|
| Features | no data | 5.0 |
| Integrations | 10.0 | no data |
| Pricing clarity | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Support | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Vendor stability | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| User rating | no data | no data |
Axis by axis
- Features – vs 5.0 no data
- Integrations 10.0 vs – no data
- Pricing clarity 6.0 vs 9.0 Careington
- Support 6.0 vs 4.0 DentalHQ
- Vendor stability 5.8 vs 7.0 Careington
- User rating – vs – no data
Side by side
| DentalHQ | Careington | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Category rank | #1 of 11 · Membership plans | #2 of 11 · Membership plans |
| Starting price | $99/mo | $12/mo |
| Pricing transparency | Partially public | Full public pricing |
| License | Subscription | Subscription |
| Deployment | Cloud | — |
| Verified integrations | 5 | — |
| HIPAA claim | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | 90 days | — |
| In market since | 2017 | — |
| Company size | 11-50 | 201-500 |
| Markets | US | US |
| Data completeness | 92% | 92% |
Features
1 of 1 tracked capabilities differ. Only Careington: membership plan admin.
| Capability | DentalHQ | Careington |
|---|---|---|
| Membership plan admin | ? | ✓ |
Integrations
3-year cost
3-year cost for your practice
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3-year cost for your practice
Compare with others →Recurring list prices × your inputs + $20 setup. Excludes taxes, negotiated discounts and add-ons not published by the vendor.
Choose Careington if…
- you need membership plan admin
- the lower entry price matters most
FAQ
Is DentalHQ better than Careington?
DentalHQ leads on the overall Data Index (6.7 vs 6.0). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, DentalHQ wins 1, Careington wins 2. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (Careington 9.0 vs 6.0), support (DentalHQ 6.0 vs 4.0), and vendor stability (Careington 7.0 vs 5.8). On list price, Careington starts $87/mo cheaper.
Which is cheaper, DentalHQ or Careington?
Careington has the lower published entry price ($12/mo vs $99/mo). Per-location and per-provider units, setup fees and add-ons change the 3-year total — use the calculator on this page.
Do DentalHQ and Careington integrate with the same systems?
They share 0 verified integrations. Only DentalHQ lists 5; only Careington lists 0.