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PetDesk vs Shepherd

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

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Free Version
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Top Rated
  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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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/ 5
Value for Money
4.7/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5
Customer Support
4.8/ 5
4.8/ 5
Functionality
4.5/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
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
Advisor
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N/A
N/A
Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
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