Head-to-head · Horse Software
HorseRecords vs PedigreeOnline
HorseRecords leads on 0 checks, PedigreeOnline on 1, 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 scoreHorseRecords · 8.1/10
- Free trialonly HorseRecords
- Most featuresHorseRecords · 3 of 4
HorseRecords scores higher on our rubric for horse software: 8.1 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
On mobile access, HorseRecords gives you Ios and android where PedigreeOnline offers Web. PedigreeOnline leads on horse limit: 5000 horses versus 7 horses.
HorseRecords is the better fit for teams needing detailed records and shared access. PedigreeOnline is the better fit for breeders and organizations focused on pedigrees.
- HorseRecords fits best
Teams needing detailed records and shared access
- PedigreeOnline fits best
Breeders and organizations focused on pedigrees
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Side by side
| Feature | HorseRecords 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | PedigreeOnline 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in Horse Software | #7 in Horse Software |
| Best for | Teams needing detailed records and shared access | Breeders and organizations focused on pedigrees |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat | Email, Tickets, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features HorseRecords 3/4 · PedigreeOnline 1/4 | ||
| Health records | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Breeding & pedigree | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stable management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Appointment scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Ios and android | Web |
| Horse limit | 7 horses | 5000 horses (best) |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | HorseRecords brings horse profiles, care histories, performance logs, breeding records and stable details into a cloud-based management service. It is aimed at horse owners, breeders, trainers, studs, agistment centres, and riding or… Read the review → |
PedigreeOnline is a cloud-based pedigree database for horse breeders, breed clubs and registries that need searchable animal records and breeding analysis. It supports pedigree and family-tree records, directories, configurable fields and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
HorseRecords — where it wins
- Combines medical, performance, pedigree and progeny records.
- Supports feed schedules, tack tracking and training logs.
- Offers role-based shared access, record transfers and API access.
Where it doesn't
- There is no ongoing free plan; the free option is a 30-day trial.
- Mobile access uses the website added to a device home screen.
- The listed plans show the same highlights, with no tier distinction to guide selection.
PedigreeOnline — where it wins
- Searches pedigrees and animal records in a shared directory.
- Reports linebreeding, inbreeding coefficients and hypothetical matings.
- Configures database visibility, fields, reports and member permissions.
Where it doesn't
- The 100-record option is a trial, not a perpetual free plan.
- Plans vary by record and member capacity, which can complicate pricing.
- Its focus is pedigrees and breeding records, not broader stable management.
- HorseRecords8.1/10 · 30-day trial
A shared horse-record system for care, performance, breeding and stable operations.
Visit HorseRecordsFull verdict → - PedigreeOnline7.2/10 · Paid
A focused pedigree database with breeding reports and configurable member access.
Visit PedigreeOnlineFull verdict →
HorseRecords vs PedigreeOnline: questions
Which is better for horse software, HorseRecords or PedigreeOnline?
HorseRecords scores higher on our rubric for horse software: 8.1 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
How do HorseRecords and PedigreeOnline compare?
Of the 5 checks we put side by side, HorseRecords leads on none, PedigreeOnline on 1, and 4 are level. Horse limit: 5000 horses on PedigreeOnline vs 7 horses.
Do HorseRecords and PedigreeOnline have a free plan?
HorseRecords: No. PedigreeOnline: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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