Is ArchSpline faster or slower than HP Arize?

HP Arize is faster if you accept presets: <5 minutes. ArchSpline takes 3–8 minutes because you input clinical findings and protocols generate the design. You trade 3 minutes for a device that matches your prescription vs a preset.

Do I need a 3D printer to use ArchSpline?

No. Start by sending designs to our Production Marketplace. Switch to in-house printing when volume justifies the hardware. HP Arize is optimized for clinics that already plan to buy HP printers.

Does ArchSpline work with HP printers?

Yes. ArchSpline exports STL/STEP files compatible with HP Multi Jet Fusion, Formlabs Fuse, and other SLS printers. You’re not locked into hardware.

How is billing different from Arize?

ArchSpline includes HCPCS L3000 series mapping, auto-generated documentation, and denial prevention workflows specific to custom orthotics. HP Arize focuses on design + production; billing requires separate software.

Which is better for new podiatrists?

If you want to learn orthotic design principles, ArchSpline’s protocol engine teaches you by connecting exam → features. If you want to delegate design to software, Arize’s presets are faster.

Replace the lab · Keep the margin

$90–$120+typical variable savings per pair vs many outsourced lab invoices
70–90% marginscommonly cited on cash-pair orthotics when you keep the lab margin
Same-daydevices in-clinic vs 2–4 week lab turnaround—when printer + staffing fit

Orthotics are not a cost center—they are a high-margin clinical service when you own design + production. Numbers vary by payer mix and shop cost—use our calculators to stress-test yours.

HP Arize alternative

HP Arize Alternative: ArchSpline for Podiatrists Who Want Clinical Control

HP Arize promises custom orthotics in “less than 5 minutes.”

ArchSpline asks: 5 minutes to what?

If you want fast presets, Arize works. If you want to translate your clinical exam into a reproducible mechanical design — and keep the billing + margin — you need protocol-driven software built by a DPM.

Here’s how ArchSpline compares to HP Arize for podiatry clinics.

ArchSpline vs HP Arize: Side-by-Side

	ArchSpline Systems	HP Arize Orthotic Solution
Design philosophy	Protocol-driven: Your exam findings → built-in design logic → specific orthotic features. No manual CAD	Preset-driven: 5 base styles → auto landmarks → fine-tune in <5 min
Built for	Podiatrists who want clinical control + practice economics	Podiatrists who want speed + HP hardware ecosystem
Billing / reimbursement	HCPCS L3000 mapping, auto-doc, denial prevention built in	Not advertised. Requires separate billing software
Hardware required	None to start. Print in-house or use marketplace when ready	HP Multi Jet Fusion printer recommended. Or use HP lab network
Pricing	$229/mo for 20 cases. $449/mo for 60. $899/mo for 200. +$3–10/case	Hardware + software bundle. Pricing not public. Often $30k+ upfront
Time per case	1–8 minutes with protocols. You control inputs	<5 minutes with presets + auto landmarks
Who designs	You + protocols. Or outsource via Design Marketplace	You + auto landmarks. 5 styles to start
Founder	Practicing DPM, 15+ years clinical + manufacturing	HP Inc.
Beta program	Founding Beta Partner tier: 5 designs/month + locked-in early adopter pricing	Demo only

Design philosophy

ArchSpline

Protocol-driven: Your exam findings → built-in design logic → specific orthotic features. No manual CAD

HP Arize

Preset-driven: 5 base styles → auto landmarks → fine-tune in <5 min

Built for

ArchSpline

Podiatrists who want clinical control + practice economics

HP Arize

Podiatrists who want speed + HP hardware ecosystem

Billing / reimbursement

ArchSpline

HCPCS L3000 mapping, auto-doc, denial prevention built in

HP Arize

Not advertised. Requires separate billing software

Hardware required

ArchSpline

None to start. Print in-house or use marketplace when ready

HP Arize

HP Multi Jet Fusion printer recommended. Or use HP lab network

Pricing

ArchSpline

$229/mo for 20 cases. $449/mo for 60. $899/mo for 200. +$3–10/case

HP Arize

Hardware + software bundle. Pricing not public. Often $30k+ upfront

Time per case

ArchSpline

1–8 minutes with protocols. You control inputs

HP Arize

<5 minutes with presets + auto landmarks

Who designs

ArchSpline

You + protocols. Or outsource via Design Marketplace

HP Arize

You + auto landmarks. 5 styles to start

Founder

ArchSpline

Practicing DPM, 15+ years clinical + manufacturing

HP Arize

HP Inc.

Beta program

ArchSpline

Founding Beta Partner tier: 5 designs/month + locked-in early adopter pricing

HP Arize

Demo only

Choose HP Arize if you want…

The fastest workflow possible and you’re comfortable with 5 preset styles as your starting point
HP hardware ecosystem and have budget for Multi Jet Fusion printers
Auto landmark detection to reduce manual adjustments

Arize is excellent for high-volume clinics that prioritize speed and already use HP equipment.

Choose ArchSpline if you want…

Clinical control: Your exam findings drive the design, not presets. Built by a DPM for condition-specific protocols
Practice economics: Keep the $90–$120+ per pair margin. Cash orthotics bill $300–$500 while labs invoice ~$80–$120
No hardware lock-in: Start with no printer. Use our Production Marketplace, then buy when volume justifies it
Billing that pays you: HCPCS L3000 automation + denial prevention. Stop leaving reimbursement on the table

ArchSpline is for podiatrists who believe orthotics are a clinical service, not a lab product.

Neutralizing the “5-minute” claim

HP Arize is fast because it starts with 5 preset styles and auto-detects landmarks.

The tradeoff: Speed vs specificity.

A 5-minute preset works if the patient fits the preset. But what if your exam calls for a 4-degree rearfoot post with 2 mm medial skive for a runner with PTTD Stage II?

ArchSpline’s protocol engine translates that exact clinical input into geometry in 1–8 minutes. You spend 3 extra minutes to get a device that matches your prescription — not a preset.

Result: More confident prescribing, fewer remakes, better outcomes. Clinics using ArchSpline report utilization increases because doctors trust the design.

Real ROI Math: ArchSpline vs Outsourcing vs Arize

Model	Cost/pair	Turnaround	Margin control
Traditional lab	$100–$150 invoice	2–4 weeks	None — lab owns it
HP Arize	Consumables + printer depreciation + software. Est. $40–$80/pair	Same-day to days	You control if you own printer
ArchSpline	~$10–$25 consumables + $229/mo for 20 cases	Same-day to days	You control. No printer required to start

Traditional lab

Cost/pair: $100–$150 invoice
Turnaround: 2–4 weeks
Margin control: None — lab owns it

HP Arize

Cost/pair: Consumables + printer depreciation + software. Est. $40–$80/pair
Turnaround: Same-day to days
Margin control: You control if you own printer

ArchSpline

Cost/pair: ~$10–$25 consumables + $229/mo for 20 cases
Turnaround: Same-day to days
Margin control: You control. No printer required to start

Break-even on ArchSpline Starter: ~2 cases/month. Most clinics hit that in week 1. Calculate your ROI or review clinic profitability.

Try the protocol-driven approach free

See how clinical inputs become orthotic features in minutes — not presets.

Founding Beta Clinic Program includes 5 designs/month, guided biomechanical workflows, structured revision workflows, research-informed starting templates, educational onboarding resources, direct beta feedback access, and locked-in early adopter pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ArchSpline faster or slower than HP Arize?: HP Arize is faster if you accept presets: <5 minutes. ArchSpline takes 3–8 minutes because you input clinical findings and protocols generate the design. You trade 3 minutes for a device that matches your prescription vs a preset.
Do I need a 3D printer to use ArchSpline?: No. Start by sending designs to our Production Marketplace. Switch to in-house printing when volume justifies the hardware. HP Arize is optimized for clinics that already plan to buy HP printers.
Does ArchSpline work with HP printers?: Yes. ArchSpline exports STL/STEP files compatible with HP Multi Jet Fusion, Formlabs Fuse, and other SLS printers. You’re not locked into hardware.
How is billing different from Arize?: ArchSpline includes HCPCS L3000 series mapping, auto-generated documentation, and denial prevention workflows specific to custom orthotics. HP Arize focuses on design + production; billing requires separate software.
Which is better for new podiatrists?: If you want to learn orthotic design principles, ArchSpline’s protocol engine teaches you by connecting exam → features. If you want to delegate design to software, Arize’s presets are faster.

Practical rollout: how clinics switch from presets to protocols

Most clinics do not switch in one day. They begin with a short pilot: keep existing lab workflows for routine cases, then route selected patients through ArchSpline where clinical specificity matters most. That usually means PTTD, recurrent plantar fasciitis, and cases with prior remakes from generic presets. Teams can compare outcomes side-by-side while controlling risk.

The key workflow difference is traceability. In a protocol-driven flow, you can point to exam findings, protocol branch, selected orthotic features, and revision notes in one record. When staff turnover happens or charts are audited, decisions remain understandable. This is often the hidden operational gain that clinics miss when they evaluate software on speed alone.

If your goal is to reduce remake rates and increase confidence in prescribing, implementation should be measured in repeatability, not only clicks per case. ArchSpline is designed for that repeatable clinical loop: exam findings, protocol output, fabrication, follow-up, and revision tracking in one system.