Server-based PMS · head-to-head
Open Dental vs Eaglesoft
Verdict. Open Dental leads on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.3). On the 5 axes where both have evidence, Open Dental wins 1, Eaglesoft wins 0 and 4 are tied. Clearest gaps: user rating (Open Dental 9.0 vs 8.3). Users rate Open Dental higher (4.5 vs 4.1).
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Table view
| Axis | Open Dental | Eaglesoft |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Integrations | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Pricing clarity | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Support | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Vendor stability | 7.0 | no data |
| User rating | 9.0 | 8.3 |
Axis by axis
- Features 7.1 vs 7.1 tie
- Integrations 10.0 vs 10.0 tie
- Pricing clarity 5.0 vs 5.0 tie
- Support 6.0 vs 6.0 tie
- Vendor stability 7.0 vs – no data
- User rating 9.0 vs 8.3 Open Dental
Side by side
| Open Dental | Eaglesoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Category rank | #1 of 16 · Server-based PMS | #3 of 16 · Server-based PMS |
| User rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Review count | 136 | 267 |
| Pricing transparency | Partially public | Partially public |
| License | Quote only | Quote only |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | On-premise server |
| Open API | Yes | — |
| HIPAA claim | Yes | Yes |
| Company size | 201–500 | — |
| Markets | US, CA | US |
| Data completeness | 88% | 80% |
Features
6 of 13 tracked capabilities differ. Only Open Dental: voice perio, multi-location, and cdt codes. Only Eaglesoft: perio charting, operatory scheduling, and custom reporting.
| Capability | Open Dental | Eaglesoft |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical charting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perio charting | ? | ✓ |
| Voice perio | ✓ | ? |
| Treatment planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operatory scheduling | ? | ✓ |
| Real-time eligibility | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-claims | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERA auto-posting | ✓ | ✓ |
| e-Prescribing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Imaging bridge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom reporting | ? | ✓ |
| Multi-location | ✓ | ? |
| CDT codes | ✓ | ? |
Choose Open Dental if…
- you need voice perio
- you need multi-location
- user satisfaction is your priority
FAQ
Is Open Dental better than Eaglesoft?
Open Dental leads on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.3). On the 5 axes where both have evidence, Open Dental wins 1, Eaglesoft wins 0 and 4 are tied. Clearest gaps: user rating (Open Dental 9.0 vs 8.3). Users rate Open Dental higher (4.5 vs 4.1).