Overview
Praktika is australia's pioneer cloud-based dental practice management software. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Burwood East, VIC (Melbourne), it serves Australian businesses with local data hosting and AU-based support.
Australia's pioneer cloud-based dental practice management software
AU Compliance Scores
BAS Lodgement0/5
STP Phase 20/5
Payday Super0/5
Modern Awards0/5
GST Handling3/5
Bank Feeds0/5
Modern Awards NoteNot applicable — dental practice management software.
Pricing (AUD inc. GST)
All prices below are in Australian dollars (GST not included). Pricing verified as of 2026-03-20.
Single Location
$260/mo
AUD exc GST
Full-featured plan for a single practice location with up to 2 surgeries (chairs). Includes unlimited users, 24/7 support, staff training, software updates, automated backups, and integrations with HICAPS, Tyro, and Xero. Additional surgeries $25/month each.
- Surgeries: 2
- Users: unlimited
- Computers: unlimited
- Storage Gb: 10
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Two Locations
$230/mo
AUD exc GST
Price per location for practices with two sites. Adds patient file sharing across locations and location-based access permissions. $230/month per location.
- Surgeries: 2
- Users: unlimited
- Computers: unlimited
- Storage Gb: 10
- Locations: 2
Three+ Locations
$200/mo
AUD exc GST
Best per-location rate for multi-site dental groups with three or more locations. $200/month per location with all features included.
- Surgeries: 2
- Users: unlimited
- Computers: unlimited
- Storage Gb: 10
- Locations: 3+
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 100% Australian-owned, developed, and operated with all data hosted on AU servers — no third-party cloud providers or overseas data transfer
- Pricing unchanged since 2007 — 18 years without a single price increase, while competitors raise prices regularly
- Unlimited users and computers per location — no per-seat licensing means growing practices don't face escalating costs
- Full HICAPS integration for health fund claiming, Medicare Easyclaim including CDBS, and instant rebate estimates before treatment
- Comprehensive clinical charting with periodontal and restorative views, treatment planning, and automated charting-to-treatment sync
- Sterilization tracking with QR-coded instrument packs and autoclave cycle records for compliance audits
- 24/7 AU-based phone and email support included in all plans — no overseas call centres
- Integrates with major AU booking platforms (HealthEngine, HotDoc, MyHealth1st) and accounting (Xero)
Cons
- Smaller integration ecosystem (8 integrations) compared to some newer dental platforms with broader app marketplaces
- 12-month initial subscription commitment required — no month-to-month option from day one
- Pricing is GST-exclusive, so actual cost for a single location is $286/month inc. GST
- 10GB included storage may be limiting for practices with high-volume digital imaging — extra storage costs $1/month per GB
- SMS messages charged separately at 17-25 cents each, which adds up for practices with heavy recall and reminder volumes
- User interface may feel less modern compared to newer cloud-native competitors entering the Australian dental market
- No integrated telehealth or video consultation feature — practices needing this must use separate tools
Who Is Praktika Best For?
- Dental Practice
- Multi Location Dental
- Dental Prosthetist
Praktika may not be the best fit for:
- Practices Wanting Month To Month From Day One
- Practices Needing Large Integration Ecosystem
Praktika Alternatives
If Praktika doesn’t quite fit your needs, consider these alternatives for Australian businesses:
- Core Practice — ISO 27001-certified cloud dental software built in Sydney. From $199/mo inc. GST.
- Dental4Windows (D4W) — Australia's most widely used dental practice management software.
- EXACT — International dental practice management software powering 6,000+ practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Praktika cost in Australia?
Praktika costs $260/month + GST for a single location (up to 2 surgeries), $230/month per location for two sites, or $200/month per location for three or more sites. All plans include unlimited users and computers. There is a one-time $500 setup fee. Dental prosthetists and denture clinics receive up to 50% discount. Prices have not increased since 2007.
Where is Praktika data hosted?
All Praktika servers are located in Australian metropolitan cities, connected via private high-speed fibre links. Praktika does not use third-party cloud providers — all infrastructure is owned by Lizard Software Pty Ltd. No data is stored or sent overseas, ensuring full compliance with Australian Privacy Principles.
Does Praktika support HICAPS and Medicare claiming?
Yes. Praktika is fully integrated with HICAPS terminals for health fund claiming, Medicare Easyclaim, and EFTPOS payments. This includes support for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). It also integrates with Tyro terminals for Medicare rebate processing and payment acceptance.
Can I use Praktika on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Praktika is a cloud-based platform that runs on both Mac OS and Windows computers. Minimum requirements are 8GB RAM, an i5 processor, and a monitor with at least 1400x1080 pixel resolution. It is also accessible from iPads, iPhones, and Android devices via web browser.
Is there a free trial of Praktika?
Yes. Praktika offers a 4-week free test drive with access to the fully featured version of the software. There is no cost or obligation, and extensions are available upon request. You apply via the website and receive login credentials by email.
How long does it take to migrate to Praktika from another dental software?
Praktika offers data conversion services from other dental PMS packages. The typical process takes approximately 2 weeks, covering data conversion, testing, and deployment. Setup itself takes one business day. After the initial 12-month subscription, billing is month-to-month with 30 days notice to cancel and no exit fees.