Updated December 13, 2025
PetDesk vs Shepherd: Which is best for you?
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Starting Price
$249.00
per month
$299.00
per month
Free Trial
Free Version
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Top Rated
Features
Features
Reminders
4.70
Calendar Management
4.60
Confirmations/Reminders
4.53
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Payment Processing
5.0
Live Chat
4.83
Appointment Scheduling
4.80
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
- I like that we are able to view compliance reports directly in PetDesk, which actually makes it easier to view and use than our PMS does.
- Another negative is that some settings can only be changed by PetDesk staff such as pushing a reminder at a certain time (appointment is on the schedule at 10am but you want the client there at 8am) or what types of appoinments get reminders.
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- It also integrates SMS texting and allows the comm's to be easily inserted into the patient file.
- Occasional issues with speed/performance, the continuous updates create integration issues for us.
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Ease-of-Use
4.8/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.9/ 5in the comparison
Value for Money
4.7/ 5
Highest performing feature
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4.8/ 5in the comparison
Customer Support
4.8/ 5
4.8/ 5
Functionality
4.5/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5in the comparison
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
N/A
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Recommendations
Recommendations
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
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Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad