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Head-to-head · Pet Sitting Software

Critter vs KennelBooker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Critter #5 in Pet Sitting Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Critter
KennelBooker #6 in Pet Sitting Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit KennelBooker

Critter 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 scoreCritter · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly KennelBooker
  • Most featuresCritter · 5 of 5

Critter scores higher on our rubric for pet sitting software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Critter is the better fit for small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care. KennelBooker is the better fit for kennels and sitters needing bookings and reporting.

  • Critter fits best

    Small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care

  • KennelBooker fits best

    Kennels and sitters needing bookings and reporting

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Side by side

Feature Critter 8.9/10 Visit ↗ KennelBooker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Pet Sitting Software #6 in Pet Sitting Software
Best for Small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care Kennels and sitters needing bookings and reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $25/unit usage-based $538.89/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Critter 5/5 · KennelBooker 0/5
Client portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Online booking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Staff management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Online payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Service types Pet sitting, dog walking and drop-ins, in-home boarding, training, grooming Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking requests, scheduling, employee management, and client records
  • Client portal covers bookings, invoices, service reports, photos, and videos
  • Care plans, histories, messaging, and Stripe payments support daily operations
  • Live online booking supports recurring and multiday reservations.
  • Pet profiles include vaccination tracking, waivers and questionnaires.
  • Occupancy and revenue reports connect with QuickBooks and Xero.
Cons
  • Credits are consumed as bookings start, so usage affects package needs
  • Credit packages are purchased separately rather than as monthly or annual plans
  • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of solo operators seeking simple scheduling
  • There is no free plan; the Dachshund plan starts at $49.99 monthly.
  • Calendar sync is one-way, rather than two-way.
  • Online payments are handled through Stripe.
Our verdict

Critter brings scheduling, booking requests, client onboarding, records, policy management, and employee management into one platform for pet-care businesses. It is aimed at sitters, dog walkers, boarding providers, trainers, and groomers…

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KennelBooker brings booking, customer and pet records, payments, reminders and business reporting together for kennels, catteries, daycare providers, groomers, trainers and other pet-care operators. A branded portal lets customers check…

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  1. CritterPet Sitting Software 8.9Paid
  2. KennelBookerPet Sitting Software 8.814-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Critter — where it wins

    • Combines booking requests, scheduling, employee management, and client records
    • Client portal covers bookings, invoices, service reports, photos, and videos
    • Care plans, histories, messaging, and Stripe payments support daily operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Credits are consumed as bookings start, so usage affects package needs
    • Credit packages are purchased separately rather than as monthly or annual plans
    • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of solo operators seeking simple scheduling

  • KennelBooker — where it wins

    • Live online booking supports recurring and multiday reservations.
    • Pet profiles include vaccination tracking, waivers and questionnaires.
    • Occupancy and revenue reports connect with QuickBooks and Xero.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the Dachshund plan starts at $49.99 monthly.
    • Calendar sync is one-way, rather than two-way.
    • Online payments are handled through Stripe.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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