Head-to-head · Kennel Software
Animal Friends OS vs ProPet
Animal Friends OS leads on 0 checks, ProPet 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 trialonly Animal Friends OS
Animal Friends OS scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 9.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Animal Friends OS is the better fit for feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing. ProPet is the better fit for organizations wanting broad kennel workflow coverage.
- Animal Friends OS fits best
Feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing
- ProPet fits best
Organizations wanting broad kennel workflow coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Animal Friends OS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | ProPet 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Kennel Software | #6 in Kennel Software |
| Best for | Feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing | Organizations wanting broad kennel workflow coverage |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $690/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Animal Friends OS 5/6 · ProPet 5/6 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vaccination records | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 → |
ProPet brings reservations, pet and client records, vaccination documentation, communications and operational scheduling into one system for pet-care businesses. Kennels, daycare facilities, boarding providers and groomers can use it to… 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.
ProPet — where it wins
- Combines online reservations with pet profiles and care records
- Tracks vaccinations and automates customer reminders
- Supports staff scheduling, client self-service and multiple care workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Web platform only; no mobile app is listed
- No integrations are listed
- 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 → - ProPet8.0/10 · Pricing on request
A web-based system for coordinating bookings, care records and kennel operations.
Visit ProPetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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