PetExec vs DatCog

PetExec9.3Visit DatCog8.6Visit

Higher score PetExec #1 in Kennel Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PetExec

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DatCog #4 in Kennel Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit DatCog

• PetExec fits best

  Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations

• DatCog fits best

  Small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools

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Side by side

Feature	PetExec 9.3/10 Visit ↗	DatCog 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Kennel Software	#4 in Kennel Software
Best for	Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations	Small to mid-size kennels needing staff and care tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$583/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs	Email
Integrations	5 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features PetExec 6/6 · DatCog 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.	Feed and medication schedules include staff sign-offs and care details. Playgroup relationship rules and separation warnings support safer group care. Client portal, payroll exports, invoices and waitlists cover daily operations.
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.	Runs only in a web browser, with no listed desktop or mobile apps. Integrations are limited to Stripe, Xero bank-transfer matching and MYOB export. There is no free plan; access starts at $54 per month after the trial.
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,… Read the review →	DatCog is cloud-based kennel and cattery management software for boarding, daycare and grooming facilities. It suits small to mid-size operations that need one system for reservations, occupancy, animal care, staffing and client… Read the review →

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.

• DatCog — where it wins

  • Feed and medication schedules include staff sign-offs and care details.
  • Playgroup relationship rules and separation warnings support safer group care.
  • Client portal, payroll exports, invoices and waitlists cover daily operations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only in a web browser, with no listed desktop or mobile apps.
  • Integrations are limited to Stripe, Xero bank-transfer matching and MYOB export.
  • There is no free plan; access starts at $54 per month after the trial.

• PetExec9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• DatCog8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A web-based kennel suite combining bookings, care routines, staffing and client billing.

  Visit DatCogFull verdict →