Compare · Head to head
Molar vs. CareStack
Why growing practices switch from CareStack to Molar, and what to know before you do.
Why practices switch
Molar and CareStack, side by side
Where CareStack is ahead today: Online reputation management (on Molar’s roadmap) and Teledentistry (on Molar’s roadmap).
✓The score
Molar
80 of 85
built in
CareStack
21 of 85
confirmed built in
- 1 not available
- 63 not rated
Molar customers can count on 59 more built-in features to elevate their practice operations.
CareStack has 2 features that are on Molar's roadmap: Online reputation management and Teledentistry.
≡Every feature rated for CareStack
FeatureMolarCareStack
Clinical
Odontogram and perio chartingChart teeth, surfaces, and gum measurements.Built inBuilt in
Treatment planningBuild plans and estimates, and get them signed.Built inBuilt in
AI clinical notesNotes drafted from the conversation in the chair.Built inBuilt in
Imaging built by the software makerImaging software from the same company, not a bridge to another vendor.Built inMolar Imaging: a browser viewer plus a desktop capture app.Not available
Front office
Multi-location schedulingRun every office from one schedule.Built inBuilt in
ReportingProduction, collections, and custom reports.Built inBuilt in
Revenue cycle
Insurance claimsSend claims electronically and track them.Built in, pass-through feeThrough DentalXchange. Clearinghouse fees pass through.Built in
Patients
Automatic text remindersAppointment reminders go out on their own.Built inText reminders are included in your Molar subscription.Built in
Online self-schedulingPatients book their own visits online.Built inBuilt in
Patient portalPatients see visits, forms, and bills online.Built inBuilt in
Online formsPatients fill out and sign forms before the visit.Built inBuilt in
Check-in kioskPatients check themselves in on a tablet.Built inBuilt in
Built-in phone systemCalls ring inside the software.Built inCalls and fax through Molar Voice. Included in your Molar subscription.Built in
Online reputation managementRequest, track, and answer online reviews.LimitedMolar sends review requests and tracks clicks today. Monitoring and replying to reviews are on the roadmap.Built in
TeledentistryVideo visits with patients.On the roadmapBuilt in
AI voice agentPicks up calls and handles routine requests.Built inBuilt in
Payments
Online paymentsPatients pay online or from a text.Built inThrough Fiserv CardPointe.Built in
Card processing and cards on fileProcess cards and save them for later.Built inBuilt in
Payment plans with auto-debitSplit a balance into automatic payments.Built inIncluded with Molar through Umbrella (umbrellasmileclub.com), plus installment schedules for orthodontic contracts.Built in
Membership plansIn-house plans for patients without insurance.Built inIncluded with Molar through Umbrella (umbrellasmileclub.com).Built in
Electronic statementsSend statements by email or text.Built inBuilt in
Platform
Cloud-based, no office serverWorks in a browser from anywhere.Built inBuilt in
Built inBuilt in, pass-through feeOn the roadmapCosts extraLimitedNot availableNot rated
Molar's ratings come from our own product. CareStack's ratings are compiled from published comparison pages, as of November 2026. Product names are trademarks of their owners.