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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

PetExec vs Pawfinity

  • 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
Pawfinity #8 in Kennel Software 7.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Pawfinity

PetExec leads on 0 checks, Pawfinity 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 Pawfinity
  • Most featuresPetExec · 6 of 6

PetExec scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 9.3 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

PetExec is the better fit for established multi-location kennels needing deep operations. Pawfinity is the better fit for pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming.

  • PetExec fits best

    Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations

  • Pawfinity fits best

    Pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming

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Side by side

Feature PetExec 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Pawfinity 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 7.2
Ranking #1 in Kennel Software #8 in Kennel Software
Best for Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations Pet-service businesses mixing boarding with grooming
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $55/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 5 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PetExec 6/6 · Pawfinity 3/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Vaccination records ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Client portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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.
  • Online booking, pet records, reminders and recurring appointments
  • Payments, stored cards, POS, inventory, payroll and time clock
  • Runs across web, desktop and mobile with QuickBooks synchronization
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.
  • General pet-service workflows rather than kennel occupancy controls
  • Only QuickBooks is listed as an integration
  • Paid plans bill annually; SMS and document tools cost extra
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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Pawfinity is cloud-based business management software for pet groomers, mobile groomers, kennels, daycares, trainers and other pet-service businesses. It brings online booking, appointment requests, client and pet profiles, grooming…

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  1. PetExecKennel Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. PawfinityKennel Software 7.27-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.

  • Pawfinity — where it wins

    • Online booking, pet records, reminders and recurring appointments
    • Payments, stored cards, POS, inventory, payroll and time clock
    • Runs across web, desktop and mobile with QuickBooks synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • General pet-service workflows rather than kennel occupancy controls
    • Only QuickBooks is listed as an integration
    • Paid plans bill annually; SMS and document tools cost extra

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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