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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

KennelBooker vs DatCog

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score KennelBooker #3 in Kennel Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit KennelBooker
DatCog #4 in Kennel Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit DatCog

KennelBooker leads on 0 checks, DatCog on 0, and 6 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 scoreKennelBooker · 8.8/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresDatCog · 5 of 6

KennelBooker scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

KennelBooker is the better fit for kennels focused on booking and client payments. DatCog is the better fit for small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools.

  • KennelBooker fits best

    Kennels focused on booking and client payments

  • DatCog fits best

    Small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools

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Side by side

Feature KennelBooker 8.8/10 Visit ↗ DatCog 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #3 in Kennel Software #4 in Kennel Software
Best for Kennels focused on booking and client payments Small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $538.89/yr $583/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email
Integrations 6 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features KennelBooker 1/6 · DatCog 5/6
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Vaccination records Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Live availability through a branded online booking portal
  • Tracks vaccination details, waivers and recurring or multiday stays
  • Stripe payments, reminders and occupancy reporting in one system
  • 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.
Cons
  • Calendar sync is one-way
  • Online payments are optional rather than included by default
  • Advanced plan pricing is not presented consistently
  • 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.
Our verdict

KennelBooker brings booking, pet records, payments and day-to-day operations together for kennels and other pet-care businesses. Its branded portal lets customers book against live availability, submit waivers and questionnaires, upload…

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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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  1. KennelBookerKennel Software 8.814-day trial
  2. DatCogKennel Software 8.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KennelBooker — where it wins

    • Live availability through a branded online booking portal
    • Tracks vaccination details, waivers and recurring or multiday stays
    • Stripe payments, reminders and occupancy reporting in one system

    Where it doesn't

    • Calendar sync is one-way
    • Online payments are optional rather than included by default
    • Advanced plan pricing is not presented consistently

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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