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Head-to-head · Pet Care Software

DaySmart Vet vs Pawfinity

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score DaySmart Vet #1 in Pet Care Software 8.9/10 From $123/mo ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit DaySmart Vet
Pawfinity #8 in Pet Care Software 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Pawfinity

DaySmart Vet leads on 0 checks, Pawfinity on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDaySmart Vet · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting pricePawfinity · $55/mo
  • Free trialonly Pawfinity
  • Most featuresPawfinity · 1 of 5

DaySmart Vet scores higher on our rubric for pet care software: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Pawfinity is cheaper to start at $55/mo against $123/mo.

DaySmart Vet is the better fit for veterinary clinics seeking an all-in-one practice system. Pawfinity is the better fit for pet-service businesses needing desktop and mobile access.

  • DaySmart Vet fits best

    Veterinary clinics seeking an all-in-one practice system

  • Pawfinity fits best

    Pet-service businesses needing desktop and mobile access

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Vet 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Pawfinity 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #1 in Pet Care Software #8 in Pet Care Software
Best for Veterinary clinics seeking an all-in-one practice system Pet-service businesses needing desktop and mobile access
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $123/mo $55/mo (best)
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 40+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaySmart Vet 0/5 · Pawfinity 1/5
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scheduling, records, SOAP notes, payments, inventory and reporting
  • Offers online booking, reminders and recurring appointments
  • Includes a PetCare app, AI SOAP dictation and 24/7 support
  • Combines booking, pet records, reminders, payments, and recurring scheduling
  • Includes employee profiles, time clock, payroll, and route planning
  • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • Starts at $123 per month, which may not suit price-sensitive practices
  • The published starting price does not identify named plan tiers
  • Its wide range of clinic workflows may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
  • Displayed plan prices are monthly amounts billed annually
  • SMS, secure document storage, and precision location incur add-on charges
  • Integration coverage centers on QuickBooks synchronization
Our verdict

DaySmart Vet brings appointment scheduling, patient records, SOAP notes, payments, inventory, reporting and client communication into a cloud-based system for veterinary clinics, hospitals, mobile practices and multi-location teams. It…

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Pawfinity is cloud-based business management software for pet groomers, mobile groomers, kennels, daycares, trainers, and other pet-service businesses. It brings online booking and appointment requests together with client and pet…

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  1. DaySmart VetPet Care Software 8.9From $123/mo
  2. PawfinityPet Care Software 8.27-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DaySmart Vet — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, records, SOAP notes, payments, inventory and reporting
    • Offers online booking, reminders and recurring appointments
    • Includes a PetCare app, AI SOAP dictation and 24/7 support

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $123 per month, which may not suit price-sensitive practices
    • The published starting price does not identify named plan tiers
    • Its wide range of clinic workflows may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices

  • Pawfinity — where it wins

    • Combines booking, pet records, reminders, payments, and recurring scheduling
    • Includes employee profiles, time clock, payroll, and route planning
    • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Displayed plan prices are monthly amounts billed annually
    • SMS, secure document storage, and precision location incur add-on charges
    • Integration coverage centers on QuickBooks synchronization

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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