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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

DatCog vs DoggieDashboard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score DatCog #4 in Kennel Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit DatCog
DoggieDashboard #7 in Kennel Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Try DoggieDashboard

DatCog leads on 0 checks, DoggieDashboard on 1, and 5 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 scoreDatCog · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly DoggieDashboard
  • Free trialonly DatCog
  • Most featuresDatCog · 5 of 6

DatCog scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 8.6 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

DoggieDashboard offers free plan; DatCog doesn't.

DatCog is the better fit for small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools. DoggieDashboard is the better fit for solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost.

  • DatCog fits best

    Small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools

  • DoggieDashboard fits best

    Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost

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Side by side

Feature DatCog 8.6/10 Visit ↗ DoggieDashboard 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.8
Ranking #4 in Kennel Software #7 in Kennel Software
Best for Small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $583/yr $400/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features DatCog 5/6 · DoggieDashboard 4/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Vaccination records ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Client portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Feed and medication schedules include staff sign-offs and care details.
  • Playgroup relationship rules and separation warnings support safer group care.
  • Client portal, payroll exports, invoices and waitlists cover daily operations.
  • Free plan supports up to 10 pet profiles
  • Occupancy, vaccine, scheduling and check-in/out tools in one system
  • Invoices, waivers, reminders and financial reports included
Cons
  • Runs only in a web browser, with no listed desktop or mobile apps.
  • Integrations are limited to Stripe, Xero bank-transfer matching and MYOB export.
  • There is no free plan; access starts at $54 per month after the trial.
  • Web-only platform without integrations
  • Client-portal capabilities are narrower than core operations
  • Paid plans are required for more than 10 pet profiles
Our verdict

DatCog is cloud-based kennel and cattery management software for boarding, daycare and grooming facilities. It suits small to mid-size operations that need one system for reservations, occupancy, animal care, staffing and client…

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DoggieDashboard is a cloud-based management tool for kennels and other pet-care businesses, including boarding facilities, daycares, groomers, sitters and walkers. Its feature set centers on pet and client records, uploaded documents,…

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  1. DatCogKennel Software 8.614-day trial
  2. DoggieDashboardKennel Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DatCog — where it wins

    • Feed and medication schedules include staff sign-offs and care details.
    • Playgroup relationship rules and separation warnings support safer group care.
    • Client portal, payroll exports, invoices and waitlists cover daily operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs only in a web browser, with no listed desktop or mobile apps.
    • Integrations are limited to Stripe, Xero bank-transfer matching and MYOB export.
    • There is no free plan; access starts at $54 per month after the trial.

  • DoggieDashboard — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 10 pet profiles
    • Occupancy, vaccine, scheduling and check-in/out tools in one system
    • Invoices, waivers, reminders and financial reports included

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only platform without integrations
    • Client-portal capabilities are narrower than core operations
    • Paid plans are required for more than 10 pet profiles

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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