Head-to-head · Kennel Software
Animal Friends OS vs KennelBooker
Animal Friends OS leads on 0 checks, KennelBooker on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAnimal Friends OS · 9.1/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresAnimal Friends OS · 5 of 6
Animal Friends OS scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Animal Friends OS is the better fit for feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing. KennelBooker is the better fit for kennels focused on booking and client payments.
- Animal Friends OS fits best
Feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing
- KennelBooker fits best
Kennels focused on booking and client payments
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Side by side
| Feature | Animal Friends OS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | KennelBooker 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Kennel Software | #3 in Kennel Software |
| Best for | Feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing | Kennels focused on booking and client payments |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $690/yr | $538.89/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Animal Friends OS 5/6 · KennelBooker 1/6 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Vaccination records | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Client portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multi-location support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Animal Friends OS brings boarding, grooming and daycare operations into a cloud and mobile pet-care management platform. Kennels can manage live kennel and suite assignments, boarding check-in and check-out, per-pet feeding schedules,… Read the review → |
KennelBooker brings booking, pet records, payments and day-to-day operations together for kennels and other pet-care businesses. Its branded portal lets customers book against live availability, submit waivers and questionnaires, upload… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Animal Friends OS — where it wins
- Live kennel assignment grid shows real-time occupancy.
- Tracks feeding, medication and vaccination records with alerts.
- Online booking, client portal and staff scheduling in one platform.
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits teams to 3 staff members.
- Monthly marketing-message allowances vary by plan.
- Broad boarding, grooming and daycare scope may exceed simpler needs.
KennelBooker — where it wins
- Live availability through a branded online booking portal
- Tracks vaccination details, waivers and recurring or multiday stays
- Stripe payments, reminders and occupancy reporting in one system
Where it doesn't
- Calendar sync is one-way
- Online payments are optional rather than included by default
- Advanced plan pricing is not presented consistently
- Animal Friends OS9.1/10 · 14-day trial
A broad kennel workflow suite with clear monthly plans and a 14-day trial.
Visit siteFull verdict → - KennelBooker8.8/10 · 14-day trial
KennelBooker pairs live online booking with payments, pet records and kennel operations.
Visit KennelBookerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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