Unlimited Cloud.
Built Only for Dental.
The only backup with unlimited cloud, active ransomware defense, and a full remote app to run backups from your phone.
Unlimited Cloud Storage
Full Remote Backup App
Only Dental-Specific
Exclusive to DentalDrive
Full Remote App.
Not Just Monitoring.
Not Just Monitoring.
Every competitor with a mobile app only lets you check status. DentalDrive lets you take action from anywhere.
- Trigger on-demand backups remotely
- Browse and restore files from your phone
- Monitor all locations in real time
- Receive instant ransomware alerts
- View backup history and health
DentalDrive
Protected
Last Backup
2:14 AM Today
1.5
TB Backed Up
47K
Files Safe
Run Backup Now
Browse & Restore Files
DDShield Status
No Threats Detected
Feature Comparison
What Matters for Your Practice
Features dental offices actually need — not generic IT checkboxes.
| Feature | DentalDrive | Carbonite | iBackup | Datto | Veeam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Practice Backup | |||||
| Dentrix / Eaglesoft / Open Dental | Native | No | No | No | No |
| Imaging (Dexis, Romexis, Sidexis) | Native | Manual | Manual | Agent | Agent |
| Pre-Configured for Dental | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Dental-Focused Support | Yes | Generic | Generic | MSP | Generic |
| Cloud Storage | |||||
| Cloud Storage Included | Unlimited | 250 GB | 2.5 TB Cap | Bundled | Not Included |
| Overage Fees | $0 — None | $0.99/GB | $2.00/GB | MSP Markup | $6/TB/mo |
| Flat Rate (No Per-Device Fees) | Yes | Per Device | Per Plan | Per Agent | Per License |
| Recovery & Protection | |||||
| Full Server Bare Metal Recovery | DDShield Drive | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 3-2-1 Backup (Local + Cloud + USB) | Built-In | No | No | Yes | DIY |
| Active Ransomware Detection | 5-Signal | No | No | Scan | 3rd Party |
| File Versioning | 90 Days | 30 Days | 10 Versions | Custom | Custom |
| Remote Access | |||||
| Full Remote App (Run Backups) | iOS App | No App | View Only | No App | View Only |
| Remote File Browse & Restore | Yes | No | Web | MSP | Admin |
| Multi-Location Dashboard | Yes | Add-On | No | Yes | Yes |
| Setup & Contract | |||||
| Self-Install (No IT Needed) | Turnkey | Yes | Yes | MSP Only | IT Admin |
| Month-to-Month (No Lock-In) | Yes | Yes | Yes | 36-Mo Min | Annual |
| Hardware Required | None | None | None | $1,095+ | Optional |
Cost Comparison
What You'll Actually Pay
Real cost for 1 server, 6 workstations, and 1.5 TB of dental data.
Summit Creek Family Dentistry
1 Location · Dentrix · 2026
1.5 TB
Backup Data
1 Server
Windows 2022
6 PCs
Workstations
Dentrix
PMS Software
SolutionCloudYear 1Year 2Year 3
DentalDriveSmartFlow · $1,400/yr
Unlimited
$1,400
$1,400
$1,400
DentalDriveCloudVault 2TB · $2,800/yr
Unlimited
$2,800
$2,800
$2,800
iBackup2.5 TB Plan
2.5 TB Cap
$599
$1,200
$13,800
CarboniteServer + 6 Devices
250 GB + $/GB
$2,102
$3,091
$4,081
VeeamLicenses + Cloud + MSP
BYO $/TB
$3,308
$3,380
$3,452
Datto SIRISAppliance + MSP
MSP Bundle
$5,295
$4,200
$4,200
DentalDrive SmartFlow · 3 Years
Same price every year. Data doubles? Bill stays the same.
$4,200
Competitor Average · 3 Years
Overages, per-device fees, MSP contracts, and hardware add up.
$6,152+
Imaging data grows ~30-50%/yr. Year 3 assumes 3.5 TB.
iBackup: exceeds 5TB cap, $2/GB/mo overage.
Carbonite: $0.99/GB/yr past 250 GB. Datto Year 2+: hardware amortized.
Why DentalDrive
Built for Dentists, Not IT Departments
UC
Unlimited Cloud
No caps. No overages. Your data grows, your price doesn't.
RA
Full Remote App
Run backups, restore files, and check status from your iPhone.
DS
Only Dental-Specific
Natively supports Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, and imaging systems.
RD
Ransomware Defense
DDShield 5-signal active detection. No competitor has this.
ZI
Zero IT Needed
Self-install. No MSP, no hardware, no IT admin required.
321
Full 3-2-1 Backup
Local + Cloud + USB. Complete recovery out of the box.
Your Data Grows. Your Bill Doesn't.
Unlimited cloud, active ransomware defense, and full remote control — built exclusively for dental.