ShelterBuddy vs Pet Friend

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ShelterBuddy #1 in Animal Shelter Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ShelterBuddy

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Pet Friend #2 in Animal Shelter Software 9.0/10 From $25/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Pet Friend

• ShelterBuddy fits best

  Shelters needing broad operations and mobile access

• Pet Friend fits best

  Shelters seeking broad features at clear prices

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Side by side

Feature	ShelterBuddy 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Pet Friend 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Animal Shelter Software	#2 in Animal Shelter Software
Best for	Shelters needing broad operations and mobile access	Shelters seeking broad features at clear prices
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$25/mo
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ShelterBuddy 6/6 · Pet Friend 6/6
Adoption portal	✓	✓
Intake & outcome tracking	✓	✓
Kennel management	✓	✓
Medical records	✓	✓
Foster management	✓	✓
Volunteer management	✓	✓
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	Tracks intake, outcomes, kennel occupancy and medical care in one system Supports adoption applications, contracts, e-signatures and public listings Includes foster, volunteer and donor management, with mobile apps
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	No free plan; the paid plans start at $25 per month Accounting and workflow automation require the $50 Shelter plan Animal-control tools, analytics and API access require the $100 Shelter Plus plan
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,… Read the review →	Pet Friend is cloud-based animal shelter management software for rescues, foster networks, municipal and private shelters, and animal-control agencies. It brings animal intake and outcome tracking, kennel locations, medical care,… Read the review →

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

• Pet Friend — where it wins

  • Tracks intake, outcomes, kennel occupancy and medical care in one system
  • Supports adoption applications, contracts, e-signatures and public listings
  • Includes foster, volunteer and donor management, with mobile apps

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the paid plans start at $25 per month
  • Accounting and workflow automation require the $50 Shelter plan
  • Animal-control tools, analytics and API access require the $100 Shelter Plus plan

• ShelterBuddy9.0/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit ShelterBuddyFull verdict →
• Pet Friend9.0/10 · From $25/mo · 14-day trial

  Pet Friend brings animal care, adoptions, foster placements and shelter operations together.

  Visit Pet FriendFull verdict →