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This page provides independent, editorially reviewed information on pet-care business software. Compare ProPet vs K9Sky: pricing, features, pros, cons, and which is right for your business.

ProPet vs K9Sky

Updated October 2026 · Pet Boarding & Kennel Software software comparison

ProPet

ProPet

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Modular all-in-one boarding, daycare & grooming software (from $49.99/user/mo)

★ 4.7 104 reviews Free trial from $49.99/user/mo (USD per Capterra)
K9Sky

K9Sky

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Web-based facility software for boarding, daycare, grooming and training

from $45.83/month (Pro, first-year annual)

At a Glance

Criteria ProPet K9Sky
Overall Rating ★ 4.7
104 reviews
No data
Starting Price $49.99 /user/mo (USD per Capterra) $45.83 /month (Pro, first-year annual)
Pricing Model Paid Paid
Free Trial ✓ Yes No
Deployment cloud, mobile cloud
Best For Freelancer, Smb, Mid Market Smb, Mid Market, Enterprise

Strengths & Weaknesses

ProPet
K9Sky
Pros
✓All-in-one across boarding, daycare, grooming, training and retail — one system instead of several
✓Clear, published edition-based pricing (Professional / Corporate / Enterprise) in a mostly quote-only category
✓Modular pricing — pay only for the modules you use, keeping entry cost lower for single-service shops
✓Purpose-built facility features: vaccination alerts, deposit management and groomer assignment
✓Strong automated SMS reminders that reviewers credit with reducing no-shows
✓Multi-location support out of the box
✓Hands-on onboarding — free setup and data migration, plus employee training, on the base module
✓100% web-based — no software to download or install, accessible from any browser
✓High third-party rating (Capterra 4.7/5) with long-term user loyalty
✓Covers boarding, daycare, grooming and training in one system
✓Broad named integrations: QuickBooks Online, Stripe, Square, Chosen Payments, Mailchimp, Zapier and Twilio
✓Digital pet records give any staff member the pet history and vaccination status at check-in
Cons
✗Post-sale support is inconsistent — praised by some reviewers, called "nonexistent" by others
✗Setup fees apply on every edition, and cancellation requires 30 days' notice
✗Retail module described as clunky and unwieldy
✗24/7 support is a paid add-on ($30–$50/mo); base support is business hours only
✗Capacity isn't automatically enforced, so overbooking can occur when a facility is full
✗Reviewers consistently ask for more third-party integrations
✗No public pricing and no self-serve signup — you must book a demo to get numbers
✗Reviewers want a stronger, more native mobile app
✗No pet-sitting or dog-walking modules; PayPal is not supported
✗Facility-focused; no dog-walking or pet-sitting orientation
✗Open API is still "coming soon," limiting custom integrations beyond named partners today
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Who uses pet care software — and what each person does with it

🧑‍💼 Business owner

Watches bookings, revenue, retention and no-shows by service and by staff member on one dashboard — sees which services and repeat clients actually make money.

📞 Front-desk / reception

Books appointments, checks pets in and out, takes deposits and payments, and sends automated reminders so slots stay full and clients show up on time.

✂️ Groomer / walker / sitter

Runs the day from a mobile app — sees the schedule, logs services and notes, tracks GPS check-ins on walks, and sends report cards and photos to owners.

🐾 Pet parent / client

Books online, uploads vaccination records, pays and tips, and self-serves rebooking from a client portal — then gets an automatic reminder and review request.

The flow the software runs end to end: client books online → vaccination and intake collected → appointment scheduled and staff assigned → check-in → service delivered with notes and photos → payment and tip → automatic rebooking and review request. Each stage hands off to the next without re-keying.

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose ProPet if…
  • Your team fits the freelancer or smb or mid market profile
  • You want to try before you buy — free trial available
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud or mobile
  • All-in-one across boarding, daycare, grooming, training and retail — one system instead of several
Choose K9Sky if…
  • Your team fits the smb or mid market or enterprise profile
  • Budget matters — K9Sky starts $4.16 cheaper per month
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud
  • Clear, published edition-based pricing (Professional / Corporate / Enterprise) in a mostly quote-only category

Our Verdict

ProPet
ProPet edges ahead with a higher overall rating (★ 4.7 vs ★ ) .

ProPet targets freelancer/smb/mid_market businesses with paid pricing starting at $49.99/user/mo (USD per Capterra). Its strongest selling points include all-in-one across boarding, daycare, grooming, training and retail — one system instead of several and modular pricing — pay only for the modules you use, keeping entry cost lower for single-service shops.

K9Sky targets smb/mid_market/enterprise businesses with paid pricing starting at $45.83/month (Pro, first-year annual). Its key advantages include clear, published edition-based pricing (professional / corporate / enterprise) in a mostly quote-only category and purpose-built facility features: vaccination alerts, deposit management and groomer assignment.

Both tools are reviewed independently — see the full reviews below to dig into integrations, implementation timelines, and user sentiment.

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