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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

PetExec vs Animal Friends OS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score PetExec #1 in Kennel Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PetExec
Animal Friends OS #2 in Kennel Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit site

PetExec leads on 0 checks, Animal Friends OS on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePetExec · 9.3/10
  • Free trialonly Animal Friends OS
  • Most featuresPetExec · 6 of 6

PetExec scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

PetExec is the better fit for established multi-location kennels needing deep operations. Animal Friends OS is the better fit for feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing.

  • PetExec fits best

    Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations

  • Animal Friends OS fits best

    Feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing

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Side by side

Feature PetExec 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Animal Friends OS 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Kennel Software #2 in Kennel Software
Best for Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations Feature-rich kennels wanting transparent pricing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $690/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PetExec 6/6 · Animal Friends OS 5/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Vaccination records ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Client portal ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Occupancy controls, waitlists and overbooking prevention support capacity planning.
  • eScorecards, vaccination records and digital documents organize daily pet care.
  • Web, iOS and Android access with owner self-service, payments and reminders.
  • Live kennel assignment grid shows real-time occupancy.
  • Tracks feeding, medication and vaccination records with alerts.
  • Online booking, client portal and staff scheduling in one platform.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales instead of selecting a published self-serve plan.
  • Its broad operations scope can mean a heavier rollout than a booking-only tool.
  • PetExec now sits within Togetherwork's Gingr group, adding vendor-transition context.
  • Starter limits teams to 3 staff members.
  • Monthly marketing-message allowances vary by plan.
  • Broad boarding, grooming and daycare scope may exceed simpler needs.
Our verdict

PetExec is cloud-based operations software for boarding kennels, dog daycares, groomers and trainers. It combines reservations, owner self-service, pet and vaccination records, occupancy controls, employee scheduling, digital contracts,…

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Animal Friends OS brings boarding, grooming and daycare operations into a cloud and mobile pet-care management platform. Kennels can manage live kennel and suite assignments, boarding check-in and check-out, per-pet feeding schedules,…

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  1. PetExecKennel Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Animal Friends OSKennel Software 9.114-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PetExec — where it wins

    • Occupancy controls, waitlists and overbooking prevention support capacity planning.
    • eScorecards, vaccination records and digital documents organize daily pet care.
    • Web, iOS and Android access with owner self-service, payments and reminders.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales instead of selecting a published self-serve plan.
    • Its broad operations scope can mean a heavier rollout than a booking-only tool.
    • PetExec now sits within Togetherwork's Gingr group, adding vendor-transition context.

  • Animal Friends OS — where it wins

    • Live kennel assignment grid shows real-time occupancy.
    • Tracks feeding, medication and vaccination records with alerts.
    • Online booking, client portal and staff scheduling in one platform.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits teams to 3 staff members.
    • Monthly marketing-message allowances vary by plan.
    • Broad boarding, grooming and daycare scope may exceed simpler needs.
  • PetExec9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad kennel operations suite for established, multi-location pet-care businesses.

    Visit PetExecFull verdict →
  • Animal Friends OS9.1/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad kennel workflow suite with clear monthly plans and a 14-day trial.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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