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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

PetExec vs AnimalCare

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score PetExec #1 in Kennel Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PetExec
AnimalCare #5 in Kennel Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit AnimalCare

PetExec leads on 0 checks, AnimalCare 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 scorePetExec · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresPetExec · 6 of 6

PetExec scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

PetExec is the better fit for established multi-location kennels needing deep operations. AnimalCare is the better fit for multi-location facilities with complex animal records.

  • PetExec fits best

    Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations

  • AnimalCare fits best

    Multi-location facilities with complex animal records

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Side by side

Feature PetExec 9.3/10 Visit ↗ AnimalCare 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.2
Ranking #1 in Kennel Software #5 in Kennel Software
Best for Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations Multi-location facilities with complex animal records
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business
Features PetExec 6/6 · AnimalCare 3/6
Online booking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Vaccination records ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Client portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
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.
  • Multi-location occupancy management with overlap warnings
  • Vaccination, medication and treatment tracking with reminders
  • Breeding records covering matings, litters, lineage and health checks
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.
  • Pricing requires contacting Amiwill Ltd for details
  • Support is provided through email
  • Positioned for small businesses rather than every organization size
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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AnimalCare combines booking, occupancy, animal care and breeding records for catteries, boarding kennels and breeding businesses. Its occupancy board covers multi-night stays across pens, runs and suites, while animal profiles retain owner…

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  1. PetExecKennel Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. AnimalCareKennel Software 8.2Pricing on request

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.

  • AnimalCare — where it wins

    • Multi-location occupancy management with overlap warnings
    • Vaccination, medication and treatment tracking with reminders
    • Breeding records covering matings, litters, lineage and health checks

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Amiwill Ltd for details
    • Support is provided through email
    • Positioned for small businesses rather than every organization size
  • PetExec9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit PetExecFull verdict →
  • AnimalCare8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    AnimalCare brings bookings, occupancy, care workflows and breeding records into one system.

    Visit AnimalCareFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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