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Head-to-head · Horse Software

Aurestra vs HorseRecords

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Aurestra #1 in Horse Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Aurestra
HorseRecords #4 in Horse Software 8.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit HorseRecords

Aurestra leads on 1 check, HorseRecords on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAurestra · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Aurestra
  • Free trialonly HorseRecords

Aurestra scores higher on our rubric for horse software: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Aurestra offers free plan; HorseRecords doesn't.

Aurestra is the better fit for small barns needing affordable all-round management. HorseRecords is the better fit for teams needing detailed records and shared access.

  • Aurestra fits best

    Small barns needing affordable all-round management

  • HorseRecords fits best

    Teams needing detailed records and shared access

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Side by side

Feature Aurestra 8.8/10 Visit ↗ HorseRecords 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.1
Ranking #1 in Horse Software #4 in Horse Software
Best for Small barns needing affordable all-round management Teams needing detailed records and shared access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price CA$59.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Aurestra 3/4 · HorseRecords 3/4
Health records ✓ ✓
Breeding & pedigree Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Stable management ✓ ✓
Appointment scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Ios and android Ios and android
Horse limit Not checked yet 7 horses
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan covers horse records, care, schedules and stable operations
  • Pro adds invoices, billing schedules, credits and Stripe payments
  • iOS and Android apps support mobile stable and equine workflows
  • Combines medical, performance, pedigree and progeny records.
  • Supports feed schedules, tack tracking and training logs.
  • Offers role-based shared access, record transfers and API access.
Cons
  • Billing and online payments require a Pro plan
  • Only one stable and equine business are included on Free
  • Mobile deployment and a single Stripe integration limit platform breadth
  • There is no ongoing free plan; the free option is a 30-day trial.
  • Mobile access uses the website added to a device home screen.
  • The listed plans show the same highlights, with no tier distinction to guide selection.
Our verdict

Aurestra is a mobile equestrian management platform for horse owners, stable managers and equine professionals. It brings horse profiles, care notes, documents, history, ownership and relationship-based sharing together with boarding,…

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HorseRecords brings horse profiles, care histories, performance logs, breeding records and stable details into a cloud-based management service. It is aimed at horse owners, breeders, trainers, studs, agistment centres, and riding or…

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  1. AurestraHorse Software 8.8Free plan
  2. HorseRecordsHorse Software 8.130-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Aurestra — where it wins

    • Free plan covers horse records, care, schedules and stable operations
    • Pro adds invoices, billing schedules, credits and Stripe payments
    • iOS and Android apps support mobile stable and equine workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Billing and online payments require a Pro plan
    • Only one stable and equine business are included on Free
    • Mobile deployment and a single Stripe integration limit platform breadth
  • HorseRecords — where it wins

    • Combines medical, performance, pedigree and progeny records.
    • Supports feed schedules, tack tracking and training logs.
    • Offers role-based shared access, record transfers and API access.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no ongoing free plan; the free option is a 30-day trial.
    • Mobile access uses the website added to a device home screen.
    • The listed plans show the same highlights, with no tier distinction to guide selection.

Aurestra vs HorseRecords: questions

Which is better for horse software, Aurestra or HorseRecords?

Aurestra scores higher on our rubric for horse software: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

How do Aurestra and HorseRecords compare?

Of the 5 checks we put side by side, Aurestra leads on 1, HorseRecords on none, and 4 are level. Free plan only on Aurestra.

Do Aurestra and HorseRecords have a free plan?

Aurestra: Yes. HorseRecords: No.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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