Ayla vs Dentina AI.
Full PMS with AI receptionist built in vs standalone AI receptionist on top of your existing stack.
Dentina AI does one thing well. Ayla does everything.
Dentina AI is a capable AI receptionist — 24/7 call handling, real-time scheduling, unlimited concurrent calls. But it's one tool that solves one problem. You still need a PMS, a communication platform, insurance tools, and analytics on top. Ayla includes an AI receptionist plus the entire practice management platform — charting, scheduling, insurance, texting, analytics, forms, and more.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Dentina AI | Ayla |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AI receptionist only | All-in-one PMS + AI |
| Requires Separate PMS | Yes | No — Ayla is the PMS |
| Clinical Charting | ||
| Scheduling | Books into existing PMS | |
| Insurance Claims | ||
| Patient Texting | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Digital Forms | ||
| AI Receptionist | ||
| 24/7 Call Handling | ||
| Multi-Language Calls | English/Spanish (57 on Premium) | 50+ languages |
| Concurrent Calls | Unlimited | |
| AI Voice Charting | ||
| AI Perio Scribe | ||
| EOB Scanner | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Pricing | $299-399/mo + PMS + comms | $499-999/mo (everything included) |
Key differences
One feature vs one platform
Dentina AI is an AI receptionist — it answers calls, books appointments, and handles basic patient inquiries. That's it. You still need a PMS for charting, scheduling, insurance, and billing. You still need a communication platform for texting, reminders, and reviews. Ayla includes an AI receptionist as one of many AI features built into a complete practice management system.
Feature comparison via published product pages
The total cost math
Dentina AI costs $299-399/mo for the AI receptionist alone. Add a PMS at $500-800/mo and a communication platform like Weave at $250+/mo, and you're looking at $1,049-1,449/mo across three vendors. Ayla is $499-999/mo with the AI receptionist, PMS, communication tools, and everything else included.
Dentina pricing from dentina.ai; PMS and communication pricing estimated via industry research
AI beyond the phone
Dentina's AI starts and stops at the phone. Ayla's AI extends across the entire practice — voice charting that writes clinical notes as you work, a perio scribe that listens during exams, an EOB scanner that reads insurance documents, and an AI insurance agent that handles verification. The receptionist is just the beginning.
Feature comparison via published product pages
What Dentina AI users report.
Based on verified reviews from Capterra, G2, and Software Advice.
As a standalone AI receptionist, Dentina requires practices to maintain a separate PMS and communication tools, adding $500-1,500/mo in additional costs.
Warm call transfers to staff are only available on the Premium tier ($399/mo), adding cost for a basic expected feature.
Multi-language support beyond English and Spanish requires the Premium plan.
Pricing comparison
Dentina AI + PMS + Comms
Dentina AI: $299-399/month
+ PMS (Dentrix/Eaglesoft/Open Dental): $500-800/mo (estimated)
+ Communication platform (Weave/etc.): $250+/mo (estimated)
+ Three vendor relationships
+ Three systems to manage
Estimated all-in: $1,049-$1,449+/mo
Ayla
$499-999/month flat
AI receptionist included
Full PMS included
Communication tools included
One vendor, one bill
$499-999/month — everything included
Save up to $550+/month — and replace three vendors with one
Choose Dentina AI if...
- You love your current PMS and just need an AI receptionist on top
- You specifically need unlimited concurrent call handling as a standalone service
- You want Dentina's 57-language Premium support for a highly multilingual patient base
Choose Ayla if...
- You want an AI receptionist built into your PMS — not bolted on
- You want AI across the entire practice, not just the phone
- You want to stop paying for three separate systems
- You want charting, scheduling, insurance, texting, and analytics in one platform
Last updated: March 2026
Competitor information on this page is based on publicly available user reviews from Capterra, G2, GetApp, and Software Advice, and from each company's public pricing and feature pages. All user sentiments are paraphrased from verified reviews — no direct quotes are used. Pricing estimates are based on publicly available information and industry research and may not reflect current vendor pricing. Features and pricing change frequently — verify directly with each vendor before making a purchasing decision. Ayla is not affiliated with any competitor mentioned on this page.
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