Key Takeaways

• Multiple affordable alternatives to Invisalign exist, with options ranging from around $1,000 to $8,000 depending on the brand and complexity. Learn more
• In-person care options like Linea, ClearCorrect, and Motto generally provide safer, more comprehensive treatment than fully remote alternatives. Learn more
• Linea offers flat-rate pricing ($1,995–$3,995) with both in-person care and convenient remote monitoring, often costing significantly less than Invisalign. Learn more

Invisalign Alternatives At a Glance

	3M Clarity	Spark	SureSmile	Motto	ClearCorrect	Linea	AlignerCo
Treatment Scope	Mild to complex cases	Mild to complex cases	Mild to complex cases	Mild to moderate cases	Mild to complex cases	Mild to complex cases	Mild to moderate cases
Average Price (USD)	$4,000–$8,000	$3,000–$7,000	$3,000–$7,000	$2,999 flat	$2,000–$8,000	$1,995–$3,995	From $1,095
In-Person Care?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Check-ups	In-person	In-person	In-person	Virtual/In-person	In-person	Virtual/In-person	Virtual

3M Clarity Aligners

That's right. The company that created Post-Its and Scotch tape has a clear aligner brand. As a leading materials company, they've developed two custom plastics (each with different advantages) that the orthodontist can switch between depending on your needs. They also have proprietary attachments that they say are exceptionally precise. Combined, they give your dentist plenty of room to customize your treatment. (3M Clarity Aligners are now offered through Solventum, the health care company that spun off from 3M in 2024.)

Pros of 3M Clarity

• Their Flex and Force plastics help make Clarity treatment customizable to each individual.
• 3M only allows orthodontists to administer their aligners, while Invisalign lets dentists with special training administer their treatment.
• 3M Clarity also has a mobile app where patients can track their progress, although it's unclear how many orthodontists use it, or to what extent.
• 3M Clarity also makes braces, which orthodontists can pair with aligner treatment (e.g. braces on top, aligners on bottom) to correct more complex misalignments.

Cons of 3M Clarity

• 3M Clarity can be more expensive than other brands, often on par with Invisalign.
• Like Linea, 3M Clarity doesn't have as many providers as Invisalign.

Is 3M Clarity Right for You?

If you want the expertise of an orthodontist and multiple top-grade materials, and you're willing to pay a little more for it, 3M Clarity might be a good option.

Spark

Spark is another clear aligner brand from an influential, multinational company. Their manufacturer, Ormco, has been developing orthodontic products for over 60 years and serves orthodontists in more than 130 countries. Spark says their biggest advantage is their TruGEN material, which they claim is clearer, more comfortable, and more stain resistant than other plastics, though there aren't yet any outside studies that confirm it. Like Invisalign, they can incorporate buttons, elastics, and other attachments to handle complex misalignments.

Pros of Spark

• Customers who have posted their experiences online confirm that Spark aligners are extremely clear and barely noticeable.
• Spark comes from a widely respected company with decades of experience manufacturing orthodontic supplies.
• They say their aligners' scalloped edges are smoother than some competitors, making for a more comfortable fit.

Cons of Spark

• Their prices are usually around the same as Invisalign.
• Spark doesn't provide an option for virtual check-ins, so you'll need to make regular appointments with your orthodontist.

Is Spark Right for You?

Like the idea of ultra-clear and comfortable aligners from a well-established manufacturer? It might be worth considering Spark.

SureSmile

SureSmile has been around longer than most clear aligner brands, although they haven't always made clear aligners. In 1998, they started by producing archwires for lingual braces, and they pivoted to aligners in 2007. They follow the same model as Invisalign, so their treatment can correct a wide range of misalignments and involves in-person check-ups throughout the process. However, they can be less expensive since they charge dentists less in lab fees.

Pros of SureSmile

• SureSmile often costs less than Invisalign, despite requiring a similar amount of office visits and using similar orthodontic attachments.
• SureSmile providers have the option of giving patients a VPro high-frequency vibration device, which, they claim, can help reduce discomfort.
• The company claims that three out of four patients won't need refinements, which can extend your timeline and make treatment more expensive.

Cons of SureSmile

• SureSmile doesn't have as many providers as Invisalign, so it might be harder to find one near you.
• Some dentists say that Invisalign's SmartTrack plastic is more advanced and reliable than Essix ACE, which is what SureSmile uses.

Is SureSmile Right for You?

Anyone who wants robust in-person oversight and extras like the VPro, without paying Invisalign prices, might be interested in SureSmile.

Motto by Aspen Dental

Motto is Aspen Dental's clear aligner brand, built to combine in-person dentist care with the convenience of remote monitoring. You'll start treatment at one of Aspen Dental's 1,100+ locations nationwide, where a dentist performs an exam, takes scans and X-rays, and gets you started in person. From there, you'll track your progress remotely through the MottoMonitoring app, with follow-up office visits as needed. Motto charges a flat rate rather than leaving the price up to each provider.

Pros of Motto

• Motto charges a flat $2,999 for many cases, which often comes in below Invisalign.
• You get in-person dentist care, available at Aspen Dental locations across the country.
• The base price includes a retainer and a whitening kit.

Cons of Motto

• You'll need to visit an Aspen Dental office to get started, and more advanced cases may cost more than the flat rate.
• Because Motto runs through Aspen Dental, the largest dental chain in the US, your experience depends a lot on your local office, and the chain has a mixed reputation for customer service (its Trustpilot rating sits at 1.4 out of 5 across roughly 935 reviews).

Is Motto Right for You?

Anyone who wants in-person dentist care at a transparent, flat price, with the convenience of an Aspen Dental location nearby, may find Motto appealing.

ClearCorrect

ClearCorrect is one of Invisalign's longest-standing competitors, and since 2006, they've come up with some innovations of their own. Like some of the other options on this list, they're a fully in-office treatment. However, they also have several pricing options, and those prices can be slightly lower than Invisalign.

Pros of ClearCorrect

• ClearCorrect's multiple pricing tiers (Flex, Mini, One, Two, Three, and Unlimited) can help patients save money, and these prices are often lower than Invisalign.
• Their parent company (Straumann) has developed a proprietary tri-layer aligner material called ClearQuartz, which they claim retains more initial force than some other plastics.
• ClearCorrect's attachments, including elastics, bite ramps, and engagers, can help the aligners correct more severe misalignments.

Cons of ClearCorrect

• Because they require more office visits, ClearCorrect's prices are typically higher than Linea. Plus, it means you'll spend more time traveling to and from the office.
• Invisalign has more providers than ClearCorrect, so it might be slightly more difficult to find one nearby.

Is ClearCorrect Right for You?

If you want a well-established, fully in-office alternative to Invisalign with flexible pricing tiers, ClearCorrect is worth a look.

Linea

Linea is a newer name in the US, but not a new idea. Linea was founded in Melbourne, Australia by dentists in 2019, with a model that pairs the quality and in-person oversight of Invisalign with flat, more affordable pricing. As it became clear that adults in the US faced the same shortage of reliable, high-quality treatment at an accessible price, Linea more recently expanded the model to the US. It's still early days here, so Linea is currently available in and around a handful of US cities, with its provider network still growing.

The treatment itself blends in-person care with remote monitoring. Patients start with a couple trips to the dentist's office, where they'll get a thorough exam, intraoral scans, and IPR or attachments (for complex misalignments). From there, they complete virtual check-ins from home, so Linea's clinical team can make sure their teeth are moving as expected. Plus, they have flat-rate pricing that's often much less than Invisalign.

Pros of Linea

• Linea's prices are typically much lower than Invisalign's.
• Virtual check-ins from home mean you won't have to visit the dentist's office as often. Some Invisalign providers offer this option, but it's not standard.
• Linea providers can use attachments and IPR to help treat complex misalignments and bite issues.
• Linea crafts their aligners from premium Zendura thermoplastic.
• Linea backs treatment with US-based customer support seven days a week, on top of your local dentist's care.
• Linea holds a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Trustpilot across 234 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising its communication, affordability, and results.

Cons of Linea

• Linea might not be a viable option for certain severe dental and jaw misalignments.
• Because Linea is still expanding in the US, it's only available in and around select cities for now, so there may not be a provider near you yet.

Is Linea Right for You?

If you like the reassurance and robust care that comes from in-person treatment, but worry about paying too much or making a lot of office visits, Linea could be a great fit, provided there's a provider in your area. See if Linea is available near you.

AlignerCo

AlignerCo is a fully remote alternative, so they don't require any office visits, even for the initial consultation. As a result, their prices are much lower than many other brands. While that might seem attractive, it also means their treatment can only handle mild-to-moderate cases, and there's no in-person oversight to address issues that might arise. This leaves more room for error and a less safe treatment.

Pros of AlignerCo

• Because AlignerCo doesn't include in-person care, their prices start at $1,095 for a one-time payment, with monthly financing plans available.
• Like other at-home brands, they advertise relatively short treatment times. However, that's largely because their platform is designed for relatively mild, cosmetic alignment issues, which don't take as long to correct.
• To help make the price more manageable, they accept HSA/FSA payments and offer financing options.

Cons of AlignerCo

• Without in-person care, it's more likely that underlying conditions could affect treatment, or that treatment might not turn out as expected.
• AlignerCo can't incorporate attachments, so their aligners aren't capable of making complex dental shifts.
• The company sends out at-home impression kits, which you use to make molds of your teeth. However, it can be difficult to get impressions with the precision required to design safe, effective aligners.

Is AlignerCo Right for You?

If you're working with a tight budget and a mild, cosmetic alignment issue, AlignerCo is one of the more affordable options. Either way, we'd strongly recommend seeing a dentist first to confirm that your teeth and gums are healthy and that you're a good candidate for at-home treatment. And for anything more involved than a mild case, we think a treatment with hands-on dental oversight is clearly the right choice.

Which Should You Choose?

We get it. So many choices can be overwhelming. The most important tip we can give is to consult your dentist before deciding. They can tell you which treatment might work best for you, and whether you have any cavities, gum disease, or other issues to address first. We'd suggest sticking with a brand that requires in-office oversight from a dentist or orthodontist. That way, you can be confident you're getting a safe, effective, and expert-directed treatment.

Among the brands that incorporate in-person care, Linea is one of the easiest and most affordable, with flat-rate prices that beat Invisalign and many other competitors. Those prices get you not just hands-on treatment, but top orthodontic materials and technology, plus excellent patient support throughout. To get started, contact Linea. The support team will help you set up an appointment with a provider near you.