5 Best Alternatives to Invisalign in Australia (2022)

Byte | #1

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Since Invisalign pioneered its technology in 1997, a lot of clear aligner alternatives have joined the scene. Byte is a newer company, but one that’s turned heads with its fast treatment times, quality products, and excellent customer service. They’re our #1 ranked home aligner company and a great Invisalign alternative.

Here are a few key ways the two companies differ:

• Price: There is no one-size-fits-all price for Invisalign; the treatment price largely depends on the severity of your condition. Average price points range between $6,000 and $9,000. Byte’s impact on your wallet is much smaller: the aligner kit costs $2,749 for daytime treatment and $3,399 for nighttime treatment (regardless of your initial condition).
• Ease of Getting Started: Starting Invisalign treatment is as easy as setting up an appointment with your dentist or orthodontist. They’ll handle the hard work of scanning your teeth and developing your treatment plan. Byte’s start-up process is a little more difficult; you’ll have to take impressions of your teeth yourself. Some people find this step difficult, so Byte tries to make it easier with video support sessions.
• Treatment Length: Invisalign’s minimum treatment time is usually six months, but many cases can take just as long as traditional braces (24 months). It all depends on the severity of your case. Byte, on the other hand, is much faster. Their average treatment time is 4 months for daytime treatment (and 5 for nighttime treatment), thanks to their HyperByte device, a little tool used in conjunction with your aligners. It vibrates gently to help shift your teeth into their new positions and ensure a better aligner fit.
• Daily Wear: Invisalign requires you to wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours each day. But Byte offers multiple aligner wear schedules. If you use their daytime aligners, you’ll need to wear them 22 hours a day. Sound tough? You can cut it down to 10 hours per day if you choose their nighttime treatment instead.

Byte is our favorite at-home aligner company. For a lot of people, they’re probably a better choice than Invisalign. However, if you need extensive treatment, Invisalign is probably better suited to your needs.

SmilePath | #2

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All at-home aligner companies are cheaper than Invisalign. SmilePath, however, takes “cheaper” to the max; they’re easily the most affordable at-home aligner option. If budget is a big factor in all your decisions (and it is for most of us), then SmilePath is worth a second look.

Obviously, SmilePath is not the same company as Invisalign. Here are a few important distinctions:

• Price: Just how much cheaper is SmilePath compared to Invisalign? Literally thousands. Invisalign’s average price creeps up into the $7,500 range or higher. But SmilePath costs just $1,899 for daytime treatment and $1,999 for nighttime treatment. If price is a big concern for you, then SmilePath has your back.
• Ease of Getting Started: Invisalign makes the startup process pretty easy; your dentist or orthodontist will handle everything. But with SmilePath, you’ll need to take impressions of your teeth at home, which some people find difficult. Thankfully, SmilePath offers video support to help coach you through the process.
• Treatment Length: Typically, at-home aligner companies are faster than in-office treatments since they often handle minor cases that take less time to correct. That’s generally true for SmilePath, too. The average treatment times range between 6 to 11 months (8 to 12 months for nighttime treatment) with SmilePath while Invisalign lasts between 6 to 24 months. Long story short, choosing SmilePath will probably result in a shorter timeline, but it ultimately depends on how severe your case is.

Invisalign is a fantastic option; they wouldn’t be a household name if their treatment wasn’t top-notch! However, for most minor cosmetic cases, we prefer SmilePath, since it’s tough to beat their sheer affordability. That said, if you have an extreme case or bite issues, Invisalign may be the better choice.

EZ Smile | #3

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One aspect of clear aligner treatment that stresses a lot of people is the start-up process; impressions can be tricky. Invisalign, however, doesn’t have impressions. Your treatment provider will take scans, and that’s all there is to it. Many aligner companies can’t offer scans, but EZ Smile does. In fact, they have so many locations that they have the easiest start-up process of any other home clear aligner company in Australia.

If you’re eyeing EZ Smile or Invisalign, here are a few important differences to keep in mind:

• Price: Like most other home clear aligner companies, EZ Smile is much more affordable than Invisalign, too. In fact, they’re thousands cheaper. EZ Smile has the second-smallest price tag in Australia: $2,149. That’s basically $5,000 less than most Invisalign treatments.
• Treatment Length: Invisalign treatment times range between 6 to 24 months (depending on the starting condition of your teeth, of course). The average treatment lasts 6 months with EZ Smile, but the range falls between 4 to 8 months. So even though EZ Smile isn’t the fastest on the market, they’re considerably faster than Invisalign.
• Flexible Financing: Invisalign does offer financing, but what that financing looks like depends on your individual provider. Usually, there’s not a ton of flexibility with the terms, though. But with EZ Smile, you can pick and choose between three different financing providers, and some of those providers let you pick the payment terms that work best for you. Long story short, if you want attainable financing, EZ Smile wins.

EZ Smile may not be our #1 pick, but they’re a great all-around service with no glaring issues. They’re our #3 pick across the board. For those with mild cases of misalignment, they’re a great alternative to Invisalign.

WonderSmile | #4

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If you’re looking for sheer flexibility with wearing your aligners, look no further than WonderSmile. Whereas Invisalign only offers daytime wear, WonderSmile offers both daytime and nighttime wear. Plus, they also offer single arch treatment for qualifying candidates.

But flexibility isn’t the only difference between Invisalign and WonderSmile. Here are a few other factors to note:

• Price: You guessed it—WonderSmile costs less than Invisalign. Their price tag for daytime treatment is $2,690, and nighttime treatment costs just $2,760. Many companies charge a fair amount extra for nighttime treatment, but WonderSmile keeps it cheap. Either way, you’ll spend thousands less than Invisalign.
• Daily wear: With Invisalign, you have to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day, no exceptions. But WonderSmile lets you pick the wear schedule that works best for you. There’s daytime treatment, which requires 18-20 hours of wear, or nighttime treatment, which requires 8-10 hours of wear.
• Treatment flexibility: If you’re a good candidate for it, WonderSmile will give you treatment for just one arch. No other Australian aligner company offers this. And it comes with another extra perk: if you only need one arch treated, you’ll get $500 off your aligner kit.

Invisalign is a great option for those with minor and severe cases alike. But if your case is minor, you’re probably better off going with WonderSmile. They’re a great alternative, and they’re much more affordable. They’re our #4 pick for home aligner options.

Smile Direct Club | #5

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Smile Direct was the very first company to bring clear aligners direct to the consumer, effectively pioneering at-home clear aligner treatment. And for a while, Invisalign and Smile Direct actually worked hand in hand; Invisalign used to supply Smile Direct’s aligners. That meant that Smile Direct’s products and materials were comparable. The only real difference was that Invisalign required office visits.

However, Invisalign recently ended this partnership, so Smile Direct has begun manufacturing their aligners in-house. This makes it tough to evaluate the current quality of their aligners.

Since Smile Direct and Invisalign aren’t partners anymore, there are some important distinctions between the two:

• Price: Like other at-home aligner companies, Smile Direct is thousands cheaper than Invisalign. For reference, Invisalign can cost between $6,000 and $9,000 (depending on the severity of your case). Smile Direct, however, charges a base price of $2,825. Both companies offer financing options to make treatment more accessible.
• Treatment Length: Treatment with Invisalign can be as short as six months, but some cases may last as long as 24 months. Smile Direct’s average treatment time is six months for daytime treatment and 10 months for nighttime treatment.
• Ease of Getting Started: If you choose Invisalign, your treatment will kick off as a consultation with your dentist or orthodontist. They’ll take images of your teeth in their office and design your treatment plan. Smile Direct’s startup process isn’t quite as convenient. You’ll either need to order an impression kit or visit a SmileShop, where they’ll take images of your teeth for free.
• Wear Requirements: With Invisalign, you need to wear your aligners for 20-22 hours per day. Smile Direct’s wear requirements vary: if you subscribe to daytime treatment, you’ll wear your aligners for 22 hours per day. However, they also offer nighttime clear aligners, which allow you to wear your aligners for just 10 hours each day.

In the past, we might have said that Smile Direct and Invisalign were pretty much on an equal playing field with the exception of their price points. That was largely due to their partnership. But with that partnership gone, it’s difficult to say how the two compare.

In general, Smile Direct is probably a better option for the average person due to their affordability. They’re our #5 pick on the Australian home clear aligner scene. But Invisalign is better for people who need extensive corrections.