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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

KennelBooker vs Pawfinity

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
Pawfinity #8 in Kennel Software 7.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Pawfinity

KennelBooker leads on 0 checks, Pawfinity on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 featuresPawfinity · 3 of 6

KennelBooker scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 8.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

KennelBooker is the better fit for kennels focused on booking and client payments. Pawfinity is the better fit for pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming.

  • KennelBooker fits best

    Kennels focused on booking and client payments

  • Pawfinity fits best

    Pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming

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Side by side

Feature KennelBooker 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Pawfinity 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.2
Ranking #3 in Kennel Software #8 in Kennel Software
Best for Kennels focused on booking and client payments Pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $538.89/yr $55/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KennelBooker 1/6 · Pawfinity 3/6
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Vaccination records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • 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
  • Calendar sync is one-way
  • Online payments are optional rather than included by default
  • Advanced plan pricing is not presented consistently
  • 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

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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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. KennelBookerKennel Software 8.814-day trial
  2. PawfinityKennel Software 7.27-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

  • 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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