Honest Comparison

ApsteQ vs My Social Practice: Which Dental Marketing Fits Your Practice?

Two very different agencies, two very different fits. My Social Practice is a done-for-you social media and reputation management service for 7,000+ dental practices. ApsteQ is a full-service PatientFlow™ system for patient acquisition and operational flow. Here's how they actually compare on pricing, services, contracts, and who each is best for.

Last updated: May 2026 · Data from vendor websites, Clutch, and public case studies

TL;DR

The Short Version

If you only read one section, read this.

Pick ApsteQ if:

  • You need help generating new patient leads (paid media, SEO, advertising)
  • Your bottleneck is operational: missed calls, untrained front desk, slow follow-up
  • You want a full system: lead gen + ad management + AI receptionist + front desk training + revenue tracking
  • You run 1 to 40 dental locations in the US, Canada, India, or Middle East
  • Your monthly budget is $2,500+ and you can commit to 90 days initially
  • You want white-glove account management and weekly reporting

Pick My Social Practice if:

  • You just need someone to create and post social media content (Instagram, Facebook)
  • You need reputation and review management (Google, Facebook reviews)
  • Your budget is tight ($349-700/month is your range)
  • You already have patient leads coming in and just need social presence
  • You want zero contracts, zero commitment, month-to-month only
  • You want to join 7,000+ other dental practices using their service
Side By Side

ApsteQ vs My Social Practice: Full Comparison

All data from public sources: vendor websites and published case studies as of May 2026.

ApsteQ My Social Practice
Founded 2015 2009
HQ India, UAE, Canada, and US (distributed) Salt Lake City, Utah
Team size 40+ specialists Undisclosed (serves 7,000+ practices)
Primary vertical Dental + Mobile Apps Dental-only (exclusive focus)
Client base 40+ case studies published 7,000+ dental practices Massive scale
Best for Patient lead generation and operations Social media and reputation management only
Pricing range $2,500 - $25,000 per month $349 - $700+ per month Much cheaper
Entry-level service Full PatientFlow System at $2,500/mo Social media management at $349/month
Minimum contract 90 days, then month-to-month Month-to-month (NO contracts) Most flexible
Paid media (Google + Meta) Managed service included Not included
SEO + local search Included Not included
Website design and dev Custom builds included Not included
Social media content creation and posting Done-for-you video/copy, not social automation Core service Their specialty
AI voice receptionist (24/7 call handling) Built into PatientFlow System Unique Not offered
Front desk training and scripts 5 critical phone moments Unique Not offered
Reputation and review management No dedicated service Google + Facebook reviews Included
Speed-to-lead automation (SMS, WhatsApp) Instant callback workflows Not offered
Reporting cadence Weekly + monthly + on-demand Dashboard access (depends on tier)
Core service focus Lead generation, conversion, operations Social content and reputation only
Lead generation support Full-service lead gen (primary strength) Not in scope
Account management Dedicated account manager Self-service platform with support

The Real Differences That Matter

1. Pricing: The 7x Difference

My Social Practice's flagship social media tier is $349 per month. ApsteQ's entry point is $2,500 to $4,000 per month. That is a 7-14x difference in price, and it reflects fundamentally different service scopes.

My Social Practice is saying: "We will create and post your Instagram and Facebook content, manage your reviews. You need to bring the leads." ApsteQ is saying: "We will generate the leads, manage the ads, train your front desk, handle call routing, and track revenue end-to-end."

For a solo practice with a $500/month marketing budget, My Social Practice is accessible. ApsteQ is not. But the practices that use ApsteQ are asking for something different: a solution to the entire patient acquisition and retention problem, not just social media management.

2. What Each Service Actually Offers

My Social Practice's published services are straightforward: they create Instagram and Facebook content, publish it on a schedule, manage Google and Facebook reviews, and monitor reputation. It is a done-for-you social media service. The operating model is efficient: one content team serves 7,000+ practices by templating content, localizing it slightly per practice, and automating posting.

ApsteQ's PatientFlow System is intentionally broader. It includes managed paid media (Google Ads, Meta Ads), SEO, custom website design, AI voice receptionists for 24/7 call handling, front desk phone training, SMS and WhatsApp automation, and patient-level revenue tracking. The operating model is high-touch: dedicated account managers, custom campaigns per client, direct support.

If the practice's problem is "nobody follows us on Instagram and we don't have enough reviews," My Social Practice solves it. If the practice's problem is "we get few patient inquiries, our front desk doesn't convert them, and we don't know our patient acquisition cost," ApsteQ solves it.

3. Lead Generation: The Core Divide

My Social Practice explicitly does not offer lead generation. Their model assumes practices already have leads coming in and just need to manage social presence and reputation. ApsteQ's primary service is generating new patient leads through paid media and SEO.

This is the clearest way to choose: Do you have enough new patient inquiries coming in right now? If no, you need ApsteQ (or another lead generation agency). If yes, you might just need My Social Practice. Most dental practices answer "no" to that question, which is why they end up looking for lead generation help in the first place.

My Social Practice serves 7,000+ practices successfully, which means many practices do have enough lead flow and are just looking for social management. But that is not the typical concern for a practice that is growing and needs to scale.

4. Scale and Install Base

My Social Practice serves 7,000+ dental practices. That is an enormous install base and genuine social proof that their model works at scale. If a practice owner is looking for reassurance that "thousands of practices are doing this," My Social Practice's scale is the answer.

ApsteQ has published case studies with dozens of practices. We have not published the total install base number, so on pure social proof (number of practices), My Social Practice wins decisively. However, the contexts are different: My Social Practice's 7,000+ practices may include many that are not heavy-growth users (set it and forget it). ApsteQ's case studies are typically more growth-oriented.

This matters if a practice owner is risk-averse and values "lots of other practices use this, so it is probably safe." My Social Practice is the safer, more proven bet on pure install base.

5. Contracts and Flexibility

My Social Practice offers true month-to-month with zero contracts. You can cancel anytime with no penalty. ApsteQ requires a 90-day initial commitment, after which it converts to month-to-month.

For a practice that wants maximum flexibility and low financial risk, My Social Practice's model is cleaner. If a practice wants to test something for just 30 days with no commitment, My Social Practice allows that. ApsteQ does not.

However, the 90-day minimum at ApsteQ is intentional: most meaningful marketing results take 60-90 days to show up. My Social Practice's month-to-month works because social media results often show up faster (posted content gets engagement in days). ApsteQ's lead generation system needs time to mature.

Honest Take

When My Social Practice Is The Better Choice

No agency is right for every situation. Here are the cases where My Social Practice beats ApsteQ.

  • 1. Your budget is under $700/month. My Social Practice's entry tier is 3-7x cheaper than ApsteQ. If marketing budget is tight, My Social Practice is accessible.
  • 2. You already have steady patient lead flow and just need social media + reviews handled. My Social Practice is purpose-built for that. ApsteQ's lead generation focus is overkill if you don't need new patients.
  • 3. You want zero contracts and zero commitment (true month-to-month only). My Social Practice offers this. ApsteQ requires a 90-day initial commitment. If you want to exit any month with zero penalty, My Social Practice is simpler.
  • 4. You want to join 7,000+ other dental practices on a proven platform. My Social Practice's massive install base is the clearest social proof in dental marketing. If you value "lots of practices are doing this," My Social Practice wins decisively.
  • 5. Your primary need is Instagram + Facebook content and review management, and you don't need paid media support. My Social Practice is the singular expert here. ApsteQ's broader scope is unnecessary if your need is just social.
For My Social Practice Users Considering A Switch

Switching From My Social Practice to ApsteQ

If a current My Social Practice user is reading this, here's what changes and what stays the same.

What stays the same

Your social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook). Your website. Your Google Business Profile and reviews (though ApsteQ will help systematize review collection further). Most of your digital infrastructure is portable.

What changes

You layer in managed paid media (Google Ads, Meta Ads) that My Social Practice doesn't offer. You get AI voice receptionist + front desk training + SMS/WhatsApp automation + revenue tracking. Your social media content strategy integrates with the broader lead generation system rather than existing in isolation. Reporting changes from social engagement metrics to Cost per Lead, Cost per Booked, Cost per Acquired Patient.

Typical switching timeline

7 to 14 days. ApsteQ sets up Google Ads and Meta campaigns, configures the AI voice agent, produces front-desk scripts, and integrates SMS callback workflows. Your existing social content from My Social Practice continues; ApsteQ layers paid media and operational systems on top. No loss of social momentum during transition.

FAQ: ApsteQ vs My Social Practice

Is ApsteQ cheaper than My Social Practice?

No, My Social Practice is much cheaper. My Social Practice's social media management tier starts at $349/month. ApsteQ starts at $2,500-4,000/month. However, ApsteQ includes paid media (Google, Meta), SEO, website, and operational components; My Social Practice is social + reviews only. You are comparing different service scopes.

What is the main difference between ApsteQ and My Social Practice?

My Social Practice is a done-for-you social media and reputation management service focused on Instagram, Facebook, and reviews. ApsteQ is a full-service agency delivering lead generation (paid media + SEO), AI voice receptionists, front desk training, website design, and operational consulting. My Social Practice is 'we manage your social' at $349-700/month. ApsteQ is 'we generate leads and systematize your entire patient flow' at $2,500+/month.

How long is the contract with My Social Practice versus ApsteQ?

My Social Practice offers month-to-month with NO contracts. You can cancel anytime. ApsteQ requires a 90-day initial commitment with month-to-month continuation after that. For practices that want maximum flexibility and zero commitment, My Social Practice is cleaner. ApsteQ's 90-day minimum is intended to allow time for results to mature.

Does My Social Practice handle paid media (Google Ads, Meta Ads)?

No. My Social Practice focuses on social media content creation and reputation management. They do not offer managed Google Ads or Meta Ads. ApsteQ includes full paid media management. If a practice needs lead generation through paid ads, ApsteQ is the better fit.

How many dental practices does My Social Practice serve?

My Social Practice serves 7,000+ dental practices, making it one of the largest dental social media agencies by install base. This is massive social proof that their model works at scale. ApsteQ has published case studies with dozens of practices but a smaller install base. For practices that value "lots of other practices use this," My Social Practice's scale is the advantage.

Does My Social Practice help with lead generation and patient acquisition?

No. My Social Practice's services are social media content creation and reputation management. They assume practices already have patient flow and need to manage social presence and reviews. ApsteQ is specifically built around lead generation and patient acquisition. If a practice needs new patient leads, ApsteQ is the direct fit.

Is My Social Practice good for solo dental practices?

Yes, My Social Practice is specifically positioned for solo and small-group dental practices with tight marketing budgets. The $349/month entry tier is accessible for independent practitioners. ApsteQ also serves solo practices but at $2,500+/month. For budget-conscious solos that just need social management, My Social Practice is the better fit. For solos that need help generating new patients, ApsteQ is more appropriate.

When should a practice switch from My Social Practice to ApsteQ?

When the practice's bottleneck shifts from social presence to lead generation. If you are on My Social Practice and your social metrics are good but you're not getting enough new patient inquiries, that's the signal to add paid media. ApsteQ handles the lead generation side that My Social Practice doesn't. You can run both in parallel during transition, or switch fully if lead generation is your primary need.

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