Best Smile Design Software in 2026
Digital smile design and treatment visualization. We rank 8 products on verified data — not vendor payments.
PreVu Dental leads on our Data Index (6.0), a clear 0.5-point margin over Smilefy. For integrations specifically, SmileCloud scores highest. 2 of 8 products are quote-only; public entry prices range from $129 to $149/mo. What to check first: export to CAD and patient presentation.
The ranking
Ordered by Denture-ID Data Index. Products without enough verified data are listed after ranked ones, never hidden.
How the top 3 compare
Each axis is 0–10 and only drawn where we have evidence. Hover a point for the underlying facts.
Table view
| Axis | PreVu Dental | Smilefy | exocad Smile Creator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| Integrations | no data | 3.6 | no data |
| Pricing clarity | 9.5 | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Support | 8.8 | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Vendor stability | 5.8 | 4.5 | 9.0 |
| User rating | no data | no data | no data |
Best axis: pricing clarity 9.5 · from $149/mo
Best axis: pricing clarity 10.0 · from $129/mo
Best axis: pricing clarity 9.0
Feature matrix
CAD indications & automation across 8 products. Columns are sorted from most to least common. A question mark means we have not verified it — not that the feature is missing.
| Product | Smile design | AI crown proposal | Bridges | Crowns | Veneers | Abutments | Aligners | Full arch | Surgical guides | Models | AI margin | Inlays/onlays | Implant bars | Full dentures | Partial frameworks | Splints | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PreVu Dental | ✓ | ? | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ? | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 6/16 |
| Smilefy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 7/16 |
| exocad Smile Creator | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 3/16 |
| Smile Designer Pro | ✓ | ? | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ? | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 1/16 |
| DSD App | ✓ | ? | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ? | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 1/16 |
| IvoSmile | ✓ | ? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ? | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 5/16 |
| VisagiSmile | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 2/16 |
| SmileCloud | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 2/16 |
| Share confirmed | 100% | 50% | 38% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Entry prices
2 of 8 products publish a monthly price. Log scale; bars show a published range, dots a single price.
Table view
| Product | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smilefy | $129 | $129 | |
| PreVu Dental | $149 | $149 | per location |
Median entry price is $139/mo; the most expensive public price is 1.2× the cheapest. Model the 3-year cost for your practice →
How open is pricing?
Share of vendors by pricing transparency — this category versus the specialty & clinical hub and our full database.
Where they sell
Number of products in this category marketed in each region.
+ 2 products marketed globally.
Integration ecosystem
Which systems smile design products connect to, built from 6 verified integrations. Node size = how many products in this category support it. Hover a name to isolate its links.
Head-to-head comparisons
How we rank smile design
Scores come from 87 cited sources across these products — vendor documentation, pricing pages, regulatory databases and public review platforms. Affiliate relationships never change a score. For this category we pay particular attention to export to CAD and patient presentation.
Full methodology →Other specialty & clinical categories
FAQ
What is the best smile design software in 2026?
On our data-driven index, PreVu Dental ranks first (6.0/10), followed by Smilefy (5.5) and exocad Smile Creator (5.1). The index weighs verified features, integrations, pricing clarity, support, vendor stability and public user ratings.
How much does smile design cost?
Among 2 products with public pricing, entry prices range from $129 to $149 per month, with a median of $139. 2 of 8 vendors are quote-only.