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Head-to-head · Pet Care Software

Digitail vs Covetrus Pulse

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Digitail #2 in Pet Care Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Digitail
Covetrus Pulse #5 in Pet Care Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Covetrus

Digitail leads on 0 checks, Covetrus Pulse on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDigitail · 8.8/10

Digitail scores higher on our rubric for pet care software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Digitail is the better fit for clinics needing telemedicine and AI documentation. Covetrus Pulse is the better fit for clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows.

  • Digitail fits best

    Clinics needing telemedicine and AI documentation

  • Covetrus Pulse fits best

    Clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows

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Side by side

Feature Digitail 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Covetrus Pulse 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #2 in Pet Care Software #5 in Pet Care Software
Best for Clinics needing telemedicine and AI documentation Clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 40+ integrations 250+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Digitail 0/5 · Covetrus Pulse 0/5
Online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
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 SOAP records, telemedicine, booking and billing in one platform
  • AI tools cover documentation, intake, summaries and invoicing
  • Supports recurring appointments, client reminders and mobile apps
  • Combines medical records, care plans, prescriptions and payments
  • Supports booking and reminders through Covetrus Comms
  • Connects with 250 listed integrations, including Covetrus products
Cons
  • Pricing requires a demo or sales conversation
  • No free plan is offered
  • Open API access is listed only for Enterprise
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
  • The listed platform is web only
  • Scheduling, reminders and telemedicine are tied to Covetrus Comms
Our verdict

Digitail brings scheduling, online booking, SOAP medical records, client communication, telemedicine, billing, inventory and reporting into a cloud-based veterinary practice management platform. It is aimed at animal hospitals and…

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Covetrus Pulse brings clinical and administrative workflows together in a cloud-based veterinary operating system. It is aimed at practices that want electronic medical records alongside scheduling, client communications, prescriptions,…

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  1. DigitailPet Care Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. Covetrus PulsePet Care Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Digitail — where it wins

    • Combines SOAP records, telemedicine, booking and billing in one platform
    • AI tools cover documentation, intake, summaries and invoicing
    • Supports recurring appointments, client reminders and mobile apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a demo or sales conversation
    • No free plan is offered
    • Open API access is listed only for Enterprise

  • Covetrus Pulse — where it wins

    • Combines medical records, care plans, prescriptions and payments
    • Supports booking and reminders through Covetrus Comms
    • Connects with 250 listed integrations, including Covetrus products

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
    • The listed platform is web only
    • Scheduling, reminders and telemedicine are tied to Covetrus Comms

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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