Miranda Moore
RDA Lead Assistant, Beacon Dentistry
ZenOne versus Net32
Two tools built to reduce costs. Only one built to simplify everything.
Both ZenOne and Net32 aim to help dental practices spend less on supplies, but the experience couldn’t be more different. ZenOne is a true all-in-one ordering platform designed for private practices and growing groups that want clarity, control, and consistency across every purchase.
From simple budget tracking and team approvals to special pricing across nearly all dental supplies, ZenOne replaces fragmented ordering with one streamlined system.
Net32 is often used to source individual items instead of managing full orders. Purchases are typically split across vendors, with separate shipments, longer delivery timelines, and a broad mix of third-party sellers, some outside the suppliers your team already trusts. For practices looking to consolidate ordering, reduce admin time, and gain predictable oversight, ZenOne delivers a more efficient, practice-first approach.
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ZenOne vs Net32, Side by Side
Both platforms help dental practices purchase supplies, but they’re designed for very different workflows. ZenOne is built for practices that want a centralized, predictable ordering experience, while Net32 focuses more on sourcing individual items across multiple sellers.
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| Category Coverage |  Marketplace covers every specialty (GP, Endo, Perio, OS, Pedo, Ortho), offering one place to order what your practice actually uses |
 Strong marketplace selection, with heavy emphasis on consumables/infection control & disposables, reducing shopping efficiency |
| Ability to pull Order History from Current Suppliers | Yes. Just add the login info and we will pull and analyze your entire order history and offer Savings Analysis within 24 hours |
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| Authorized vs unauthorized / gray-market clarity | Listings clearly flagged when an offer is unauthorized (to help our teams avoid mistakes) |
Marketplace contains many third-party vendors. Authorization isn’t a standardized, first-class label across offers, but varies by vendor/manufacturer |
| Membership Cost | Flat pricing from $49/month per location, 14-day free trial |
Free |
| Contracts & commitment | No long-term contracts or setup fees |
No long-term contracts or setup fees |
| Shipping transparency | Shipping is transparent and free where supplier terms allow |
Net32 has additional shipping constructs like “heavy shipping fees” shown on product page/cart/checkout. Products may appear affordable until high shipping fees are applied. |
| How each marketplace works | Compares pricing from trusted brands and dental supply companies so you can choose fast and save as much as other suppliers | Multiple vendors offer the same item and compete on price + shipping |
| Inventory w/ QR & barcode | QR- and barcode-based reordering from shelves and storage |
None |
| Human support | Real time human chat, dedicated account manager, and a CEO who can make on-call visits to your office |
Communicate via bot chat, call, email, or unclear leadership |
See how ZenOne simplifies ordering →
Complete Supply Coverage vs. Marketplace Limitations
ZenOne is built for private and multi-location dental practices that need access to supplies across every specialty. While Net32 focuses heavily on consumables and disposables, ZenOne delivers centralized ordering, budget control, and approvals for all clinical and operational supplies in one platform, without fragmented vendors or unfamiliar sellers.
If you want a hard benchmark for when supply spend becomes a problem, the ADA’s rule of thumb is that inventory costs should be no more than 5 to 6% of collections.
The Four Major Differences Between ZenOne and Net32
Difference #1: ZenOne is an ordering platform first
ZenOne was built to reduce ordering time, allow purchases from your favorite suppliers, and keeping track of all orders in one place. ZenOne’s custom workflows allow your team to set a budget, add team members, and control how much you spend on dental supplies.
Real example: Dr. Brandon Johnson (Brushy Creek Dentistry) described spending hours on eBay, Net32, and Amazon hunting for the best price. After ZenOne, he said saving around 20% on about $10,000/month supply spend equals $2,000/month straight to the bottom line.
Difference #2: Freedom to choose across suppliers and specialties
ZenOne: Unauthorized listings are clearly labeled.
Net32: Marketplace structure with vendor-by-vendor offers; authorization isn’t a universal label.
Difference #3: Clarity of authorization
ZenOne starts at $49/month per location with no long contracts, and it helps your team actually save: compare vendors, factor in shipping, and keep working with your preferred reps while everything stays in one system.
With Net32, pricing for the platform isn’t clear for individual offices and shipping isn’t part of everyday comparison. This makes it harder to know if you’re really getting the cheapest dental supplies or just following a group deal.
Difference #4: Shipping transparency
ZenOne: Upfront shipping visibility; often free shipping depending on supplier.
Net32: vendor thresholds + shipping vary; Net32 also documents “heavy shipping surcharges” for items that require special handling.
Why Practices Are Choosing ZenOne Instead of Net32
| Operations-first (not just shopping) |
ZenOne = budgets, barcode scanning, supplier connections, ordering in a singular workflow. |
| One ordering experience across suppliers
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ZenOne supports building a cart across suppliers.
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| Built for private-practice control
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No training needed. Start with a free trial and keep your rep relationships with ZenOne and send them orders over the email.
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| Access to Special Pricing
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Zen can negotiate on behalf of thousands of offices to land hard-to-get discounts for individual practices. When you join Zen, you get access to special prices typically received for large groups.
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| Transparency matters
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Real example: Miranda Moore (Beacon Dentistry) said ordering supplies from 18 different places was messy. With ZenOne, she said ordering takes 15 to 20 minutes because products from 10 to 15 vendors are in one place.
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What Makes ZenOne Different?
Tiger Safarov
Co-founder & CEO
“Running a practice shouldn’t mean wasting hours shopping, comparing prices, chasing promos, or worrying about expired products. ZenOne is like hiring a supply manager – without adding payroll.”
No Gimmicks, just lowest price on dental supplies
Plug in your favorite dental suppliers + discover Zen’s deals
Set smart budgets by category
Order dental products with confidence, no training required
2-day shipping on dental supplies + free returns
Support team with real dental experience (Chat/Text/Webinars)
ZenOne is the Leading Ordering Platform
for Private Dental Practices
Industry leaders, like Dr. Scott Leune, Dr. Mark Costes, and others named ZenOne the leading and best ordering platform for Private Dental Practices
When to Choose ZenOne vs Net32
So, what should you choose? It depends if you’re running an independent practice or a large, national group with a need for advanced reporting, controls, and formulary management.
When to Choose ZenOne:
- You prefer purchasing plus inventory controls, like budgets, scanning, team order approval process, and more.
- You need a single ordering site for all of your suppliers.
When to Choose Net32:
- You’re comfortable shopping from unknown suppliers and without clear identification of grey market products.
- You prefer marketplace-style shopping and don’t require inventory ops tooling.
- You’re comfortable receiving multiple packages when ordering across vendors.
- You don’t mind troubleshooting directly with each supplier.
- You want a free marketplace model.
Don’t Take Our Word for It
ZenOne vs Net32 comes down to how you want your practice to operate. If you want centralized ordering, budget control, approvals, and a single workflow that your team can run consistently, ZenOne fits that job. If you mainly want item-by-item marketplace shopping and you are comfortable with vendor-by-vendor fulfillment and shipping rules, Net32 can work for that style of buying.
FAQ
Can I keep buying from my current reps and distributors through ZenOne?
Can I keep buying from my current reps and distributors through ZenOne?
Yes. Connect your existing dental supply companies, keep your negotiated pricing, and order the same dental products you already trust. You can also compare offers from online dental supplies partners without switching distributors.
What’s the onboarding process, and how long does it take to switch from Torch Dental?
What’s the onboarding process, and how long does it take to switch from Torch Dental?
We import your locations and preferred dental supply company accounts, add users and approvals, and mirror your usual dental supplies ordering lists. Most practices go live within a few business days.
Does ZenOne work for multi-location practices?
Does ZenOne work for multi-location practices?
Yes. You can manage site-level budgets and route orders to each location’s dental supplier.
