Escape the Desktop Era
Labtrac served labs well for decades. But in 2026, you shouldn't need to install software on a specific computer just to check case status. Go cloud. Go mobile. Go SimpleLabOS.
Why Labs Are Moving Away from Desktop Software
Work From Anywhere
Check case status from your phone. Update jobs from home. Cloud access means freedom.
Automatic Backups
No more worrying about hard drive crashes. Your data is encrypted and backed up daily in secure cloud servers.
Always Up-to-Date
New features roll out automatically. No CDs, no "version upgrades," no IT visits.
SimpleLabOS vs Labtrac
Feature comparison for small to medium dental labs
| Feature |  SimpleLabOS | Labtrac |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | From $29/mo | $100 - $250+ |
| Cloud-Based | Mostly Desktop | |
| Visual Kanban Board | Confirm with vendor | |
| QR Photo Uploads | Confirm with vendor | |
| Scanner Email Parsing | iTero, 3Shape, Medit | Limited |
| Setup Time | About 15 minutes | Days with training |
| Auto-Invoicing |
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| Feature | Excel / Paper | SimpleLabOS |
|---|---|---|
| Case Management Find any case in 3 seconds | Manual entry, hard to search history | Instant search, barcode scanning, history log ✨ Find any case in 3 seconds |
| Client Notifications Reduce "Is my case ready?" calls by 80% | Manual email or phone call required | Automated SMS & Email updates ✨ Reduce "Is my case ready?" calls by 80% |
| Invoicing Save 5+ hours of billing time per month | Manual calculation, easy to make mistakes | One-click generation from case data ✨ Save 5+ hours of billing time per month |
| Access Check schedule from home or mobile | Stuck on one computer/laptop | Cloud-based, access from any device ✨ Check schedule from home or mobile |
| Photos & Files Never lose a patient photo again | scattered in folders or email | Attached directly to the case ✨ Never lose a patient photo again |
What Makes SimpleLabOS Different
Visual Kanban Board
Drag-and-drop case management. See your entire pipeline at a glance—no scrolling through endless lists.
Instant Setup
Sign up and start tracking cases in minutes. No installations, no consultants, no waiting.
HIPAA Ready
Bank-level encryption for all patient data. Audit logs and secure photo uploads included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SimpleLabOS cloud-based unlike Labtrac?
Yes! SimpleLabOS is 100% cloud-based. Access your lab data from anywhere—home, office, or on the go. No server installations, no IT headaches.
Can I import my existing Labtrac data?
Not directly, and we would rather say so up front. SimpleLabOS has no data-import tool for Labtrac — there is no importer for cases, doctors, invoices, or history from any other lab system. The one import we do have is an Excel price-list import covering products, prices, quantity tiers, and per-doctor pricing. Labs moving over enter their doctor list and their open cases directly and leave closed case history in Labtrac.
Does SimpleLabOS work with my scanners?
Yes! Our Universal Inbox automatically parses notification emails from iTero, 3Shape, and Medit scanners to create cases instantly.
What if I need help switching?
We do not sell a migration service and we do not have an onboarding team that moves your data for you, so we will not promise one. What we can do is talk it through: get in touch and we will walk you honestly through what a Labtrac-to-SimpleLabOS switch looks like for a lab your size, including what will not come across. The usual path is to import your price list from Excel, add your doctors and open cases, keep Labtrac running alongside SimpleLabOS during the free trial, and cut over once the new system is carrying your daily work.
Want a straight answer about what moving off Labtrac would mean for your lab? Get in touch and we will talk it through — no migration guarantee, just an honest scope.
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