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Head-to-head · Pet Sitting Software

PetExec vs Scout

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score PetExec #3 in Pet Sitting Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit PetExec
Scout #8 in Pet Sitting Software 7.0/10 From $33/mo (annual) ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Scout

PetExec leads on 0 checks, Scout on 3, and 3 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 · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresScout · 5 of 5

PetExec scores higher on our rubric for pet sitting software: 7.7 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Scout offers mobile app; PetExec doesn't publish it. Scout offers staff management; PetExec doesn't publish it. Scout offers online payments; PetExec doesn't publish it.

PetExec is the better fit for boarding and multi-location pet-care operators. Scout is the better fit for solo and team pet-care businesses needing mobile workflows.

  • PetExec fits best

    Boarding and multi-location pet-care operators

  • Scout fits best

    Solo and team pet-care businesses needing mobile workflows

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Side by side

Feature PetExec 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Scout 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.0
Ranking #3 in Pet Sitting Software #8 in Pet Sitting Software
Best for Boarding and multi-location pet-care operators Solo and team pet-care businesses needing mobile workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $33/mo
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 60 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Live chat
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PetExec 2/5 · Scout 5/5
Client portal ✓ ✓
Online booking ✓ ✓
Mobile app Not published ✓ (best)
Staff management Not published ✓ (best)
Online payments Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Service types Not published Dog walking, grooming, training, overnight care
Our review
Pros
  • Online reservations, owner portal and kennel occupancy controls
  • Vaccination alerts, reminders and boarding eScorecards
  • Staff scheduling, payments and multi-location controls
  • Clients can request single or recurring appointments through the mobile app.
  • Invoicing, payment processing and electronic agreements are built in.
  • Staff can access schedules, pet histories and client information on the go.
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
  • Annual billing is required for the $33 monthly rate.
  • Team plans charge an additional fee for each active staff member.
  • The product is paid, with no free plan.
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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Scout is a cloud-based management platform for pet-sitting, dog-walking and other pet-care businesses. It brings appointment requests, service options, client information and billing into one workflow, with web access and mobile apps for…

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  1. PetExecPet Sitting Software 7.7Pricing on request
  2. ScoutPet Sitting Software 7.0From $33/mo (annual)

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

  • Scout — where it wins

    • Clients can request single or recurring appointments through the mobile app.
    • Invoicing, payment processing and electronic agreements are built in.
    • Staff can access schedules, pet histories and client information on the go.

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual billing is required for the $33 monthly rate.
    • Team plans charge an additional fee for each active staff member.
    • The product is paid, with no free plan.
  • PetExec7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    PetExec brings bookings, care records, staffing and payments into one system.

    Visit PetExecFull verdict →
  • Scout7.0/10 · From $33/mo (annual)

    Scout brings booking, payments and mobile pet-care workflows together for solo sitters and teams.

    Visit ScoutFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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