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Head-to-head · Pet Sitting Software

KennelBooker vs Pet Sitter Dashboard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score KennelBooker #6 in Pet Sitting Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit KennelBooker
Pet Sitter Dashboard #7 in Pet Sitting Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

KennelBooker leads on 0 checks, Pet Sitter Dashboard on 1, and 5 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 planonly Pet Sitter Dashboard
  • Free trialonly KennelBooker
  • Most featuresPet Sitter Dashboard · 5 of 5

KennelBooker scores higher on our rubric for pet sitting software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Pet Sitter Dashboard offers free plan; KennelBooker doesn't.

KennelBooker is the better fit for kennels and sitters needing bookings and reporting. Pet Sitter Dashboard is the better fit for budget-conscious sitters needing broad platform coverage.

  • KennelBooker fits best

    Kennels and sitters needing bookings and reporting

  • Pet Sitter Dashboard fits best

    Budget-conscious sitters needing broad platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature KennelBooker 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Pet Sitter Dashboard 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Pet Sitting Software #7 in Pet Sitting Software
Best for Kennels and sitters needing bookings and reporting Budget-conscious sitters needing broad platform coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $538.89/yr —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs, Community
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features KennelBooker 0/5 · Pet Sitter Dashboard 5/5
Client portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Online payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Service types Not checked yet Cat Sitting; Dog Walking; Consultation; Key Pickup; Key Return
Our review
Pros
  • Live online booking supports recurring and multiday reservations.
  • Pet profiles include vaccination tracking, waivers and questionnaires.
  • Occupancy and revenue reports connect with QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Free Basic plan includes customer and pet records, invoices and reporting
  • Booking requests and reviews are available through a companion app
  • Works across web, desktop and mobile, with offline sync
Cons
  • There is no free plan; the Dachshund plan starts at $49.99 monthly.
  • Calendar sync is one-way, rather than two-way.
  • Online payments are handled through Stripe.
  • Basic limits accounts to 10 customers, 10 documents and 1 team member
  • Integrated online payments require Premium
  • Premium supports 5 team members before an add-on is needed
Our verdict

KennelBooker brings booking, customer and pet records, payments, reminders and business reporting together for kennels, catteries, daycare providers, groomers, trainers and other pet-care operators. A branded portal lets customers check…

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Pet Sitter Dashboard brings customer and pet records, appointment scheduling, booking requests, invoicing and business reporting into software for pet sitters, dog walkers, kennels and groomers. Its free Basic plan makes it a practical…

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  1. KennelBookerPet Sitting Software 8.814-day trial
  2. Pet Sitter DashboardPet Sitting Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KennelBooker — where it wins

    • Live online booking supports recurring and multiday reservations.
    • Pet profiles include vaccination tracking, waivers and questionnaires.
    • Occupancy and revenue reports connect with QuickBooks and Xero.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the Dachshund plan starts at $49.99 monthly.
    • Calendar sync is one-way, rather than two-way.
    • Online payments are handled through Stripe.

  • Pet Sitter Dashboard — where it wins

    • Free Basic plan includes customer and pet records, invoices and reporting
    • Booking requests and reviews are available through a companion app
    • Works across web, desktop and mobile, with offline sync

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits accounts to 10 customers, 10 documents and 1 team member
    • Integrated online payments require Premium
    • Premium supports 5 team members before an add-on is needed
  • KennelBooker8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    Booking, pet records, payments and reporting for pet-care businesses.

    Visit KennelBookerFull verdict →
  • Pet Sitter Dashboard8.7/10 · Free plan

    A free starting point for pet-care records, scheduling and invoicing, with paid team and payment features.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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