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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

DoggieDashboard vs Pawfinity

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score DoggieDashboard #7 in Kennel Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Try DoggieDashboard
Pawfinity #8 in Kennel Software 7.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Pawfinity

DoggieDashboard leads on 1 check, Pawfinity 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 scoreDoggieDashboard · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly DoggieDashboard
  • Free trialonly Pawfinity
  • Most featuresDoggieDashboard · 4 of 6

DoggieDashboard scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 7.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

DoggieDashboard offers free plan; Pawfinity doesn't.

DoggieDashboard is the better fit for solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost. Pawfinity is the better fit for pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming.

  • DoggieDashboard fits best

    Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost

  • Pawfinity fits best

    Pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming

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Side by side

Feature DoggieDashboard 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Pawfinity 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.2
Ranking #7 in Kennel Software #8 in Kennel Software
Best for Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost Pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $400/yr $55/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DoggieDashboard 4/6 · Pawfinity 3/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Vaccination records ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Online booking, pet records, reminders and recurring appointments
  • Payments, stored cards, POS, inventory, payroll and time clock
  • Runs across web, desktop and mobile with QuickBooks synchronization
Cons
  • Web-only platform without integrations
  • Client-portal capabilities are narrower than core operations
  • Paid plans are required for more than 10 pet profiles
  • General pet-service workflows rather than kennel occupancy controls
  • Only QuickBooks is listed as an integration
  • Paid plans bill annually; SMS and document tools cost extra
Our verdict

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

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  1. DoggieDashboardKennel Software 7.8Free plan
  2. PawfinityKennel Software 7.27-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Pawfinity — where it wins

    • Online booking, pet records, reminders and recurring appointments
    • Payments, stored cards, POS, inventory, payroll and time clock
    • Runs across web, desktop and mobile with QuickBooks synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • General pet-service workflows rather than kennel occupancy controls
    • Only QuickBooks is listed as an integration
    • Paid plans bill annually; SMS and document tools cost extra

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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