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Head-to-head · Pet Sitting Software

PetExec vs Critter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score PetExec #3 in Pet Sitting Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit PetExec
Critter #5 in Pet Sitting Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Critter

PetExec leads on 0 checks, Critter 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 · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresCritter · 5 of 5

PetExec scores higher on our rubric for pet sitting software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

PetExec is the better fit for boarding and multi-location pet-care operators. Critter is the better fit for small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care.

  • PetExec fits best

    Boarding and multi-location pet-care operators

  • Critter fits best

    Small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care

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Side by side

Feature PetExec 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Critter 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #3 in Pet Sitting Software #5 in Pet Sitting Software
Best for Boarding and multi-location pet-care operators Small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $25/unit usage-based
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PetExec 2/5 · Critter 5/5
Client portal ✓ ✓
Online booking ✓ ✓
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Online payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Service types Not checked yet Pet sitting, dog walking and drop-ins, in-home boarding, training, grooming
Our review
Pros
  • Online reservations, owner portal and kennel occupancy controls
  • Vaccination alerts, reminders and boarding eScorecards
  • Staff scheduling, payments and multi-location controls
  • Combines booking requests, scheduling, employee management, and client records
  • Client portal covers bookings, invoices, service reports, photos, and videos
  • Care plans, histories, messaging, and Stripe payments support daily operations
Cons
  • Pricing is sales-led rather than published as set plans
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of single-service operators
  • Current demo and contact links route through the Gingr product group
  • Credits are consumed as bookings start, so usage affects package needs
  • Credit packages are purchased separately rather than as monthly or annual plans
  • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of solo operators seeking simple scheduling
Our verdict

PetExec is cloud-based operations software for boarding kennels, dog daycares, groomers and trainers. Its mix of reservations, owner self-service, pet records, payments and staff scheduling suits operators coordinating several kinds of…

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Critter brings scheduling, booking requests, client onboarding, records, policy management, and employee management into one platform for pet-care businesses. It is aimed at sitters, dog walkers, boarding providers, trainers, and groomers…

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  1. PetExecPet Sitting Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. CritterPet Sitting Software 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PetExec — where it wins

    • Online reservations, owner portal and kennel occupancy controls
    • Vaccination alerts, reminders and boarding eScorecards
    • Staff scheduling, payments and multi-location controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is sales-led rather than published as set plans
    • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of single-service operators
    • Current demo and contact links route through the Gingr product group

  • Critter — where it wins

    • Combines booking requests, scheduling, employee management, and client records
    • Client portal covers bookings, invoices, service reports, photos, and videos
    • Care plans, histories, messaging, and Stripe payments support daily operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Credits are consumed as bookings start, so usage affects package needs
    • Credit packages are purchased separately rather than as monthly or annual plans
    • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of solo operators seeking simple scheduling

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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