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Head-to-head · Animal Shelter Software

ShelterBuddy vs Pact

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ShelterBuddy #1 in Animal Shelter Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ShelterBuddy
Pact #8 in Animal Shelter Software 7.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Pact

ShelterBuddy leads on 6 checks, Pact on 0, and 0 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 scoreShelterBuddy · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresShelterBuddy · 6 of 6

ShelterBuddy scores higher on our rubric for animal shelter software: 9.2 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

ShelterBuddy offers adoption portal; Pact doesn't publish it. ShelterBuddy offers intake & outcome tracking; Pact doesn't publish it. ShelterBuddy offers kennel management; Pact doesn't publish it. ShelterBuddy offers medical records; Pact doesn't publish it. ShelterBuddy offers foster management; Pact doesn't publish it.

ShelterBuddy is the better fit for shelters needing broad operations and mobile access. Pact is the better fit for shelters seeking basic web-based operations tracking.

  • ShelterBuddy fits best

    Shelters needing broad operations and mobile access

  • Pact fits best

    Shelters seeking basic web-based operations tracking

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Side by side

Feature ShelterBuddy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Pact 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.3
Ranking #1 in Animal Shelter Software #8 in Animal Shelter Software
Best for Shelters needing broad operations and mobile access Shelters seeking basic web-based operations tracking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ShelterBuddy 6/6 · Pact 0/6
Adoption portal ✓ (best) Not published
Intake & outcome tracking ✓ (best) Not published
Kennel management ✓ (best) Not published
Medical records ✓ (best) Not published
Foster management ✓ (best) Not published
Volunteer management ✓ (best) Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks animal intake, care, medical records and outcomes in one system
  • Includes foster, volunteer, lost-and-found, staff and donor modules
  • Supports web, iOS, Android and API access
  • Centralizes animal record management
  • Supports adoption-related workflows
  • Tracks shelter operations in a web-based system
Cons
  • Pricing is provided through a signed order rather than published rates
  • Maps, location management, enhanced reporting and API access are higher-tier capabilities
  • Online adoption search and applications are evidenced on customer-operated sites
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking another deployment model
  • Its listed focus is shelter records, adoption workflows, and operations
Our verdict

ShelterBuddy is cloud- and app-based management software for animal shelters, rescues, municipalities and regional facilities. It centralizes animal profiles, physical details, photos and care status, then tracks intake, surrender,…

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Pact is cloud-based animal shelter software for shelters and rescue organizations. Its web-based system centers on animal records and shelter operations, with support for adoption-related workflows. That makes it a fit for teams looking…

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  1. ShelterBuddyAnimal Shelter Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. PactAnimal Shelter Software 7.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ShelterBuddy — where it wins

    • Tracks animal intake, care, medical records and outcomes in one system
    • Includes foster, volunteer, lost-and-found, staff and donor modules
    • Supports web, iOS, Android and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is provided through a signed order rather than published rates
    • Maps, location management, enhanced reporting and API access are higher-tier capabilities
    • Online adoption search and applications are evidenced on customer-operated sites

  • Pact — where it wins

    • Centralizes animal record management
    • Supports adoption-related workflows
    • Tracks shelter operations in a web-based system

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking another deployment model
    • Its listed focus is shelter records, adoption workflows, and operations
  • ShelterBuddy9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    ShelterBuddy brings animal care, outcomes and shelter operations into a cloud and mobile system.

    Visit ShelterBuddyFull verdict →
  • Pact7.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A web-based system for animal records, adoption workflows, and shelter operations.

    Visit PactFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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