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Head-to-head · Horse Software

StudPulse vs OnStride

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score StudPulse #2 in Horse Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit StudPulse
OnStride #6 in Horse Software 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit OnStride

StudPulse leads on 1 check, OnStride on 1, and 4 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 scoreStudPulse · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly StudPulse
  • Free trialonly StudPulse
  • Most featuresStudPulse · 4 of 4

StudPulse scores higher on our rubric for horse software: 8.6 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

StudPulse offers free plan; OnStride doesn't. On mobile access, OnStride gives you Ios and android where StudPulse offers Web. OnStride leads on horse limit: 100 horses versus 5 horses.

StudPulse is the better fit for breeding yards needing records and stable workflows. OnStride is the better fit for larger barns needing staff and client workflows.

  • StudPulse fits best

    Breeding yards needing records and stable workflows

  • OnStride fits best

    Larger barns needing staff and client workflows

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Side by side

Feature StudPulse 8.6/10 Visit ↗ OnStride 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.6
Ranking #2 in Horse Software #6 in Horse Software
Best for Breeding yards needing records and stable workflows Larger barns needing staff and client workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €336/unit/yr $299.95/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features StudPulse 4/4 · OnStride 3/4
Health records ✓ ✓
Breeding & pedigree ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Stable management ✓ ✓
Appointment scheduling ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Web Ios and android
Horse limit 5 horses 100 horses (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks health events, breeding cycles, pregnancy and foaling dates
  • Combines feeding, training, finances, bookings, boarding and leases
  • Unlimited users across plans, with voice logging and an AI assistant
  • Tracks horse health, documents, and care timelines in digital profiles
  • Coordinates shared schedules, recurring events, tasks, and staff workloads
  • Connects client access and Stripe invoicing with role-based permissions
Cons
  • Web-only access; no native mobile platform is listed
  • The free plan is limited to two horses
  • Paid plans start at €35/month for five horses
  • The Early Adopter Club starts at $299.95 per month
  • No self-service free trial; prospective barns can request a demo and fit check
  • Breeding is served, but specific breeding or pedigree tools are not verified
Our verdict

StudPulse brings horse and stable records together for stud farms, breeders, boarding yards and riding schools. It covers health and care, breeding and pregnancy, feeding, training, finances, appointments, bookings, boarding and leases.…

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OnStride brings barn administration into one configured system for boarding, lesson, training, and show operations. Horse profiles hold health, vaccination, feeding, medication, and owner information, while staff can record care events and…

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  1. StudPulseHorse Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. OnStrideHorse Software 7.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • StudPulse — where it wins

    • Tracks health events, breeding cycles, pregnancy and foaling dates
    • Combines feeding, training, finances, bookings, boarding and leases
    • Unlimited users across plans, with voice logging and an AI assistant

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access; no native mobile platform is listed
    • The free plan is limited to two horses
    • Paid plans start at €35/month for five horses

  • OnStride — where it wins

    • Tracks horse health, documents, and care timelines in digital profiles
    • Coordinates shared schedules, recurring events, tasks, and staff workloads
    • Connects client access and Stripe invoicing with role-based permissions

    Where it doesn't

    • The Early Adopter Club starts at $299.95 per month
    • No self-service free trial; prospective barns can request a demo and fit check
    • Breeding is served, but specific breeding or pedigree tools are not verified

StudPulse vs OnStride: questions

Which is better for horse software, StudPulse or OnStride?

StudPulse scores higher on our rubric for horse software: 8.6 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

How do StudPulse and OnStride compare?

Of the 6 checks we put side by side, StudPulse leads on 1, OnStride on 1, and 4 are level. Free plan only on StudPulse; Horse limit: 100 horses on OnStride vs 5 horses.

Do StudPulse and OnStride have a free plan?

StudPulse: Yes. OnStride: No.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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