☁️ Free Cloud-Based Dental Software is Cool… But Recurring Revenue is Cooler

September 17, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

You Got Free Cloud-Based Dental Software… Now What?

If you’re here Googling “free cloud based dental software” like your life depends on it, let me guess:

  • You’re a startup practice owner strapped for cash.

  • You’re trying to escape legacy software nightmares.

  • You want something clean, simple, cloud-powered, and (here’s the kicker) FREE.

I get it. Who doesn’t love free?

But let me ask you something juicy:

What’s the cost of “free” if your practice isn’t growing its revenue like it should?

Spoiler: A lot.

Because while free software might save you a few hundred bucks upfront…
It won’t build you predictable, subscription-based cash flow.
It won’t make patients say “yes” to $2,500 treatment plans.
And it definitely won’t protect you from PPO purgatory ‍

You know what will?

A solid membership plan powered by BoomCloud™.

Let’s break this down.


STORY: Free Cloud Software + No Recurring Revenue = Broke, But Efficient ‍♂️

Dr. Krista had just opened her boutique dental practice in Portland.
Tight budget. Zero patients. A dream and a dental license.

She did what any smart doc would do:
✅ Signed up for free cloud-based dental software to run her ops.
✅ Saved money on licenses, servers, and IT guys named Chuck.
✅ Got her systems in place — scheduling, digital records, insurance.

But after 6 months?

  • Patients came in… but didn’t come back.

  • Treatment plan acceptance hovered around 35%.

  • Revenue looked like a roller coaster.

  • Her PPO reimbursements made her want to scream into a lead apron.

That’s when she discovered BoomCloud™ and the world of membership-based dentistry.

And everything changed.


Software Helps You Run. Memberships Help You Scale.

Dr. Krista had the backend systems running great with her cloud software.
But she realized this crucial epiphany:

“I don’t need more tools. I need revenue engines.

So she launched a custom in-house membership program using BoomCloud™.

Now instead of depending on insurance reimbursements that arrive slower than a tortoise on Ambien, she collects monthly recurring revenue (MRR) directly from her patients.

She’s no longer chasing money — it chases her.


The “No-Insurance Club” Powered by BoomCloud™

Here’s what Dr. Krista built with BoomCloud™:

  • A $29/month “Smile Plan”

  • A $49/month Perio Membership

  • ‍‍‍ A $79/month Family Bundle

  • Automated billing via Stripe

  • Real-time MRR and ARR dashboards

  • ️ Seamless sign-up experience via her WordPress site

Her new system is:

  • Easy to promote

  • Easy to manage

  • Profitable AF

BoomCloud™ integrated beautifully with her free cloud-based software, and in just 7 months:

Her Stats:

  • 315 Active Members

  • $9,500/month in MRR

  • $114,000 in ARR

  • PPOs = fired

  • Treatment acceptance jumped +66%

  • Patient retention up 53%

That’s not “free.”
That’s financial freedom


THE TRUTH ABOUT “FREE”

Sure, free cloud-based dental software is:

  • ✅ Budget-friendly

  • ✅ No servers, no backups, no headaches

  • ✅ Access from anywhere

But free doesn’t pay the rent.
It doesn’t build equity in your practice.
And it sure as heck doesn’t create loyalty on autopilot.

You know what does?

Membership Plans.


MEMBERSHIP PATIENTS SPEND WAY MORE — FACTS ONLY

Here’s what happens when someone becomes a paying member of your practice:

Metric Non-Member Member
Avg. Visits/Year 1.3x 2.7x
Avg. Spend $700–$900 $1,800–$2,500+
Retention Rate 50–60% 85–95%
Referral Rate Low High

Membership patients:

  • Come in more often

  • Say yes more quickly

  • Don’t ghost you like Tinder dates

  • Refer their friends & family

They’re your VIPs — and BoomCloud™ turns every patient into a mini subscription.


YOUR TECH STACK: Free + Paid = The Perfect Balance

So here’s how you build the dream setup without blowing the budget:

Tool Function
Free Cloud-Based Dental Software Scheduling, records, notes
BoomCloud™ Membership plan engine, billing, MRR dashboard
Stripe Processes recurring payments
WordPress or Webflow Your landing page and sign-up flow
Zapier Connects apps if needed
✉️ Mailchimp or Klaviyo Email automations & promotions

Use the free tools to run lean.
Use BoomCloud™ to print green.


5 FUN WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAN (Even With a Tiny Budget)

  1. QR Code Posters in Your Office
    → “Join the Smile Club. Save. Smile. Repeat.”

  2. New Patient Welcome Packets
    → Slide your membership brochure in.

  3. Automated Follow-Up Emails
    → “Loved your visit? Join the plan & save big!”

  4. Social Reels Featuring Team Members
    → Have fun with it. Show off those pearly whites.

  5. Offer a Limited-Time Bonus
    → “Join this month, get FREE whitening!”

BoomCloud™ even gives you templates. Easy-peasy.


TESTIMONIALS FROM REAL DENTISTS:

“Our startup practice used free software to get going. But BoomCloud™ is what made us profitable. It’s like Netflix for dentistry!”
– Dr. Krista

“My membership plan has out-earned our PPO reimbursements every single month. BoomCloud™ is a no-brainer.”
– Dr. Omar, TX


Free Cloud-Based Dental Software is Great… But BoomCloud™ Makes You Rich

Without BoomCloud™ With BoomCloud™
Free tools = ✅ Predictable revenue = ✅✅✅
PPOs = Membership =
Chasing payments Monthly billing
One-time transactions Subscription loyalty
“I hope they return” “They will return”

YOUR NEXT STEPS TO BECOME A RECURRING REVENUE MACHINE:

Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan eBook
Take The Six-Figure Patient Membership Plan Course
Schedule a Demo of BoomCloud™
Create Your FREE BoomCloud™ Account


Final Word From Jordon

Free cloud-based dental software is a solid start.
It’ll help you get organized, look professional, and streamline your team.

But if you want to scale, grow, and actually build a practice that pays you in your sleep
BoomCloud™ is your next (and smartest) move.

This isn’t just about tech. It’s about business transformation.

Now go turn your practice into a subscription-based smile empire.

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Jordon Comstock

Author Bio

Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

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