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Open Dental pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $199 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: Yes
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Open Dental offers 4 pricing tiers: free, cloud_standard, cloud_reduced, cloud_canada. Standard paid plans include free at $0/month, cloud_standard at $199/month, cloud_reduced at $129/month. The cloud_standard plan is single dental practice.

Compared to other dental practice software software, Open Dental is positioned at the premium price point.

Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews

All Open Dental Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
free Free Free 0 Trial users
cloud_standard locations: 1providers: 3 $199 /month $2388 /month Single dental practice
cloud_reduced $129 /month $1548 /month Existing customers year 2+
cloud_canada location: Canada $164 /month $1968 /month Canadian practices
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free

cloud_standard

  • Software, updates, support

cloud_reduced

  • Reduced rate after 12 months

cloud_canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why does Open Dental pricing decrease after 12 months?

Open Dental charges $179/month for the first 12 months, which includes onboarding and initial support. After the first year, the price decreases to $129/month as the practice is established and requires less intensive support.

02 What is included in the monthly Open Dental fee?

The monthly fee includes the software, full telephone support, all software releases and updates, imaging module features, Web Forms, Patient Portal, email reminders, and covers all computers per location for up to 3 dentists.

03 Does Open Dental charge for data conversion?

Data conversion from other dental software is not included in the monthly fee. Conversion fees vary depending on the source software and complexity of the data migration.

04 Is Open Dental truly open-source?

Yes, Open Dental is open-source software, which means practices have access to the source code and can customize it to meet their specific needs. This also provides transparency and flexibility that proprietary systems cannot offer.

05 What happens after the initial 12-month contract?

After the initial 12-month period, the subscription automatically continues month-to-month at the reduced rate of $129/month with no long-term commitment required. You can cancel at any time.

06 How much does Open Dental training cost?

Basic online training resources are included with your subscription. Customized one-on-one training with an Open Dental Trainer is available for $50 per hour if you need personalized instruction.