Dental review software guides
Full disclosure: we make Patientell, so we're biased. These guides cover the tools we compete with too, and we say plainly when one of them is the better pick for your practice.
Buyer's guides
- Best review software for solo practicesA one-dentist office doesn't need enterprise reputation software. Honest picks for getting more Google reviews at a solo practice, starting with the free option.
- Best review software for Dentrix practicesHonest picks for Google review software that integrates with Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend and Dentrix Enterprise, including when a competitor is the better fit.
- Best review software for DSOs and dental groupsFor DSOs and multi-location dental groups, the right review software depends on your PMS mix, compliance needs and what you want beyond reviews. Honest picks, including when Swell or Birdeye is the better fit.
- Best review software for new dental practicesOpening a new dental office? How to get your first 100 Google reviews, which software is worth it in year one, and why you shouldn't sign a long contract yet.
- Best review software for orthodontistsOrthodontic practices have long treatment times, parent-and-teen patients, and their own practice management systems. Honest picks for getting more Google reviews in ortho.
- Best review software for pediatric dentistsIn pediatric dentistry, parents write the reviews and kids remember the hygienist's name. Honest picks for getting more detailed Google reviews at a pediatric practice.
- Best review software for cosmetic and implant dentistsHigh-value cases are researched hard. Patients read long reviews before booking a $4,000 consult. Honest picks for cosmetic and implant practices.
- Best review software for oral surgeonsOral surgery patients are often sedated, rarely return, and arrive by referral. Honest picks for getting Google reviews at an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.
- Best review software for Eaglesoft and Open DentalHonest picks for Google review software that integrates with Eaglesoft and Open Dental, including when an all-in-one platform is the better buy.
- Best dental review software on a budgetYou don't need to spend $400 a month to get Google reviews. Honest picks for dental practices on a budget, starting with the free option, and the costs vendors don't put on the website.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Patientell vs WeaveWeave is a phone and patient-communication platform with review requests built in. Patientell only does Google reviews. Here's when each one is the better buy, including when it's Weave.
- Patientell vs PodiumPodium is a texting, webchat and payments platform for all kinds of local businesses, with review requests built in. Patientell is reviews-only and built for dental. Here's when each wins.
- Patientell vs BirdeyeBirdeye is a full reputation platform: reviews on dozens of sites, listings, surveys and benchmarking. Patientell focuses on getting more, better Google reviews. Here's when Birdeye is the better pick.
- Patientell vs SwellSwell is a dental-focused review and patient-experience platform built for DSOs. Patientell is reviews-only. Swell is our closest competitor, and for a lot of groups it's the better fit today.
- Patientell vs Lighthouse 360Lighthouse 360 is Henry Schein One's reminders, recall and patient-communication platform, with review requests included. Patientell only does Google reviews. Here's when you need which.
Alternatives
- Weave alternativesThe best Weave alternative depends on which part of Weave you're replacing: phones, texting, or reviews. Honest picks, including when to stay with Weave.
- Podium alternativesPodium is built for all local businesses. Here are the best dental-focused alternatives for reviews, texting and payments, plus when Podium is still the right call.
- Birdeye alternativesBirdeye is a powerful reputation platform, but it's a lot for most dental offices. Honest Birdeye alternatives for single practices and dental groups, and when Birdeye is still the right pick.
- Swell alternativesSwell is a solid dental review platform. Here's when an alternative makes more sense: deeper Google reviews, phones and texting, or broader reputation management.
- Lighthouse 360 alternativesHonest Lighthouse 360 alternatives for dental practices, whether you're replacing reminders and recall or just want better Google reviews.
Integrations
- DentrixPatientell connects to Dentrix through a direct on-prem agent, so every patient gets a review text after their appointment. Authorized Dentrix integration vendor. Also supports Dentrix Ascend and Enterprise.
- Open DentalPatientell connects to Open Dental directly through its API, so every patient gets a review text after their appointment. No contract, no setup fee.
- OryxPatientell connects to Oryx through a cloud report sync, with nothing to install in your office. Every patient gets a review text after their visit.