At a glance
- What it does: CareStack is a cloud practice management platform covering scheduling, clinical, billing, patient engagement and analytics. It publishes starting prices for two plans. Essentials starts at $829 per month. Intelligence starts at $1,299 per month and adds AI clinical notes, AI voice perio charting, AI x-rays and AI clinical diagnosis. VoiceStack, its AI phone product, is sold separately.
- Regulatory: Not a diagnostic device; no clearance needed
- Pricing: From $829 (Monthly plan)
- Best fit: group, dso, solo
Capabilities
- Cloud all-in-one PMS
- AI clinical notes and voice perio charting (Intelligence plan)
- AI x-ray analysis (Intelligence plan)
- VoiceStack AI phone system (add-on)
- Open API
Strengths
- Published starting prices
- AI documentation, perio and x-ray features in one plan
- Strong API for groups that connect many tools
Limitations
- Starting prices are well above Open Dental's
- AI features require the higher Intelligence plan
Where it fits
- Growing groups that want AI built into the PMS
- Practices consolidating several point tools
Our assessment
CareStack is the clearest way to buy a cloud PMS with AI notes, voice perio and x-ray analysis built in, and its starting prices are public. Compare the Intelligence plan's $1,299 starting price with a cheaper PMS plus separate AI tools.
Common questions
Is CareStack FDA cleared?
CareStack is not a diagnostic medical device, so it does not need FDA clearance.
How much does CareStack cost?
CareStack pricing starts at about $829 (Monthly plan). Essentials from $829/month; Intelligence (AI features) from $1,299/month. Final price depends on locations, chairs and providers.
What does CareStack integrate with?
CareStack lists integrations with Open API with a partner marketplace. Confirm compatibility with your exact practice management and imaging versions before signing.