ClearCorrect vs Invisalign
Verdict. Invisalign leads on the overall Data Index (5.4 vs 3.3). On the 4 axes where both have evidence, ClearCorrect wins 1, Invisalign wins 3. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (Invisalign 5.0 vs 2.0), features (Invisalign 4.3 vs 2.9), and integrations (Invisalign 3.6 vs 2.3).
Table view
| Axis | ClearCorrect | Invisalign |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Integrations | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Pricing clarity | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Support | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Vendor stability | no data | 10.0 |
| User rating | no data | no data |
Axis by axis
- Features 2.9 vs 4.3 Invisalign
- Integrations 2.3 vs 3.6 Invisalign
- Pricing clarity 2.0 vs 5.0 Invisalign
- Support 6.0 vs 5.5 ClearCorrect
- Vendor stability – vs 10.0 no data
- User rating – vs – no data
ClearCorrect or Invisalign: which should you choose?
For the practice, these are the two established clear aligner brands, and neither publishes a lab fee per case. The differences are in scanning, pricing structure, product range and patient demand.
Invisalign, from Align Technology, is the brand patients ask for by name, with more than 23 million patients treated by Align's count. Its range goes beyond adult aligners: Invisalign First for children, a palatal expander and mandibular advancement. It connects directly to Align's own iTero scanners and accepts scans from a list of qualified third-party scanners. Getting started was listed at $500 through 2026, and the Advantage Program gives larger discounts to higher-volume providers.
ClearCorrect, from Straumann, accepts STL files from any intraoral scanner and says it charges no setup fees. Its aligners use a tri-layer ClearQuartz material and a high, flat trimline, and the vendor's own tests make strong claims for force retention and durability. Doctor pricing is behind the provider login.
If your patients ask for Invisalign or you own an iTero, Invisalign is the easier fit. If you own a scanner not on Align's list, submit few cases a year or already buy from Straumann, get a ClearCorrect quote. Either way, compare the written fee per case type at your expected volume, not the advertised patient price.
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What our reviews say
ClearCorrect
Straumann's clear aligner system: a tri-layer ClearQuartz material, a high flat trimline, scans accepted from any scanner as STL, and no setup fees. A credible alternative to Invisalign, but doctor fees are behind the provider login.
Strengths- Accepts STL files from any intraoral scanner
- No setup fees, according to ClearCorrect
- ClearQuartz tri-layer material and a high, flat trimline designed for retention and force control
- Current doctor pricing is not public; the support centre requires a login
- Smaller patient brand recognition than Invisalign
- Performance claims for the material are the vendor's own data on file
Invisalign
The market-leading clear aligner system from Align Technology, with the widest product range, iTero integration and strong patient brand recognition. Lab fees are not published, and discounts depend on case volume.
Strengths- Over 23 million patients treated, according to Align
- Broad range: adult aligners, Invisalign First, Palatal Expander, mandibular advancement with occlusal blocks, Vivera retainers
- Tight integration with iTero scanners, which Align also makes
- Lab fees are not published; tiered discounts through the Advantage Program reward volume
- Third-party scanners are accepted only from Align's qualified list
- Brand strength can drive patient expectations about price and results
Side by side
| ClearCorrect | Invisalign | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 3.3 | 5.4 |
| Category rank | #6 of 6 · Aligner systems | #1 of 6 · Aligner systems |
| Pricing transparency | Quote only | Partially public |
| License | Quote only | Quote only |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| HIPAA claim | — | Yes |
| Company size | — | 10001+ |
| Markets | US, CA, UK, AU, NZ, EU, MENA | US, UK |
| Data completeness | 79% | 93% |
Features
1 of 3 tracked capabilities differ. Only Invisalign: aligner staging.
| Capability | ClearCorrect | Invisalign |
|---|---|---|
| Aligner staging | ? | ✓ |
| Patient simulation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
Choose ClearCorrect if…
- Practices that want to submit scans from any intraoral scanner
- Offices already working with Straumann for implants and other products
- Providers who want an aligner brand without volume tiers deciding the price
Choose Invisalign if…
- Practices where patients ask for Invisalign by name
- Offices that own or plan to buy an iTero scanner
- Providers who want aligner options beyond adult treatment, such as Invisalign First for children, the Palatal Expander and mandibular advancement
- you need aligner staging
FAQ
Is ClearCorrect better than Invisalign?
Invisalign leads on the overall Data Index (5.4 vs 3.3). On the 4 axes where both have evidence, ClearCorrect wins 1, Invisalign wins 3. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (Invisalign 5.0 vs 2.0), features (Invisalign 4.3 vs 2.9), and integrations (Invisalign 3.6 vs 2.3).