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title: "Clear Aligner Comparison Chart (2026)"
url: "https://www.newmouth.com/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/comparison/"
description: "Compare six clear aligner brands side by side: advertised price, monthly payments, dentist oversight, wear schedule and refund terms, each with the date we checked."
---

The four at-home brands in this chart advertise $699 to $1,395 for daytime treatment of both arches. CandidPro and Invisalign publish no consumer price, because your provider sets the fee. The three charts below compare six brands on price, oversight, wear schedule and refund terms.

We read each brand’s own pages on October 1, 2026, and every row shows that date. These are the brands’ statements, not test results. Have a dentist check your teeth, gums and bite before you order anything.1

## Price and Monthly Payments

Smileie has the lowest advertised price of the four at-home brands, and SmileSet has the highest. Each price is for daytime aligners for both your top and bottom teeth, paid upfront.

| Brand | Advertised Daytime Price for Both Arches | Impression Kit | Monthly Payment Shown | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SmileSet | $1,395 on the product page; its FAQ lists $1,895 and $1,4952,3 | Included | ”As low as $89/mo”2 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| ALIGNERCO | $7256 | Included | $60/mo or $92/mo, depending on the payment plan7 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Smileie | $6999 | Included in the at-home plan | From about $63/mo through Affirm9 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| NewSmile | $1,09511 | Included | None shown | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| CandidPro | Provider quote14 | Records taken in the office | Ask your provider | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Invisalign | Provider quote15 | Records taken in the office | Ask your provider | Oct. 1, 2026 |

All four at-home prices were sale prices when we checked. SmileSet raised its price from $1,295 to $1,395 on October 1, as its page had announced. Smileie’s banner said its sale ended that night, but it said the same on September 30 at the same $699 price. Confirm the current price before you pay.

A monthly payment is an advertisement, not a loan offer. The APR is the interest rate plus the lender’s fees, so compare the APR and the total you would repay.16

Our [cheapest clear aligners guide](/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/cheapest/) looks closer at the four low-priced packages. The [clear aligner cost guide](/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/cost/) covers insurance, HSA and FSA rules, and office pricing.

## Dentist Oversight and Wear Schedule

The biggest difference between these brands is who examines you and how often someone checks your progress. CandidPro and Invisalign start with an in-person exam. The at-home brands start with an impression kit and review your case remotely.

| Brand | How Treatment Starts | Who Reviews Your Plan | Daily Wear Advertised | Treatment Time Advertised | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SmileSet | Impression kit at home | Doctor-prescribed plan and two virtual consultations with a dentist or orthodontist2,3 | 22 hours all-day, or 10+ hours nighttime | 4 to 6 months all-day; 6 to 9 months nighttime | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| ALIGNERCO | Impression kit at home or a partner clinic scan | A US licensed orthodontist reviews each plan6 | 22 hours all-day, or 10 hours NightOnly | 4 to 6 months all-day; 6 to 8 months NightOnly7 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Smileie | Impression kit at home or an in-person scan | A licensed US orthodontist reviews each plan; the Pro plan adds an in-person exam, scans and X-rays9 | 20 to 22 hours daytime, or 8 to 10 hours nighttime | 4 to 6 months daytime; 6 to 8 months nighttime | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| NewSmile | Impression kit at home | Its licensed dental team reviews your impressions, with remote monitoring11,12 | About 22 hours | 4 to 6 months | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| CandidPro | In-person consultation with a CandidPro doctor | Your doctor, with remote scans every 7 to 14 days14 | As prescribed | Set by your doctor | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Invisalign | Exam with an Invisalign-trained provider | Your provider15 | As prescribed | Set by your provider | Oct. 1, 2026 |

A timeline on a brand’s website is not a promise for your teeth. If you are considering a nighttime plan, read our [nighttime aligner guide](/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/nighttime/) and ask your clinician whether that schedule is appropriate. Our [at-home aligner safety guide](/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/at-home-aligners-safety/) explains what a remote program has to screen for.

## Refunds and Extra Aligners

Refund terms differ more than prices do. Two of the at-home brands stop most refunds once your aligners are made, so read the policy before you buy.

| Brand | Refund and Return Terms | Extra Aligners | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SmileSet | Return within 30 days of receipt for a refund4 | Touch-ups during treatment, with conditions; one within 30 days after treatment5 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| ALIGNERCO | Cancel within 5 days of ordering; full refund if its team finds aligners are not right for you7,8 | $250 fee for approved refinements8 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Smileie | No returns; refund minus deductions only before aligners are made10 | Included in the Pro plan; ask about the at-home plan9 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| NewSmile | Report fit issues within 30 days of delivery; $139 is deducted from refunds for the first kit13 | Sometimes free and sometimes an added cost under its policy13 | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| CandidPro | Set by your provider | Ask your provider | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Invisalign | Set by your provider | Ask your provider | Oct. 1, 2026 |

SmileSet’s touch-up coverage depends on registering your aligners, wearing them as prescribed, keeping payments current and getting doctor approval.5 Ask every brand to confirm your refund terms and extra-aligner costs in writing.

## How to Use This Chart

Compare like with like. The price chart covers daytime plans for both arches, so single-arch and nighttime prices are left out. Those plans cost a different amount and are not direct comparisons.

Then ask a clinician which care model suits your teeth and bite. An orthodontist is best qualified to choose between treatment options.1 Our [Invisalign alternatives guide](/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/invisalign-alternatives/) compares these care models in more depth.

## Brands Not in This Chart

Byte and SmileDirectClub have both closed. Our [Byte guide](/byte-review/) and [SmileDirectClub closure guide](/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/smiledirectclub/) explain what former customers can do now. [ClearCorrect](/orthodontics/treatment/clear-aligners/clearcorrect/) is priced by your provider, like Invisalign and CandidPro.