Shepherd Alternatives 2026: 4 Options Compared
Find the right veterinary software solution for your team
Shepherd costs $99 to $399 per month as of November 2026, with 9 plans available. Plans: Additional Vets at $99 per additional vet/month, Multi-location group, per location, with Shepherd Pay at $199/month, Multi-location group, per location, without Shepherd Pay at $249/month, Single Vet at $299/month for first vet, Nonprofits at $299/month, Single-location practice, with Shepherd Pay (per doctor) at $299/user/month, Single-location practice, without Shepherd Pay (per doctor) at $349/user/month, and Teaching hospitals, per location at $399/month. Custom pricing is available on request. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
Shepherd offers 9 pricing tiers: Additional Vets, Multi-location group, per location, with Shepherd Pay, Multi-location group, per location, without Shepherd Pay, Single Vet, Nonprofits, Single-location practice, with Shepherd Pay (per doctor), Single-location practice, without Shepherd Pay (per doctor), Teaching hospitals, per location, Enterprise groups. Paid plans include Additional Vets at $99 per additional vet/month, Multi-location group, per location, with Shepherd Pay at $199/month, Multi-location group, per location, without Shepherd Pay at $249/month.
Top Shepherd alternatives as of November 2026 include Digitail, AVImark, Covetrus Pulse. Shepherd costs $99-$399/month. Pricing verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Top Shepherd Alternatives
Digitail
Medium EffortAlternative to Shepherd in the same category
AVImark
Medium EffortAlternative to Shepherd in the same category
Covetrus Pulse
Medium EffortAlternative to Shepherd in the same category
eVetPractice
Medium EffortAlternative to Shepherd in the same category
When to Stay with Shepherd
Best for teams that need Veterinary Software capabilities.
- You've invested heavily in customizations and integrations
- Your team is highly trained and productive on Shepherd
- You need features that alternatives don't offer
- Migration costs would exceed multi-year savings
Price Comparison
| Product | Price Range | Migration |
|---|---|---|
| Current Shepherd | $99-$399/month | - |
| Digitail | Custom pricing | medium |
| AVImark | Custom pricing | medium |
| Covetrus Pulse | $200–$600/month | medium |
| eVetPractice | $200–$600/month | medium |
Detailed Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What are the best Shepherd alternatives?
The top Shepherd alternatives include Digitail, AVImark, Covetrus Pulse, eVetPractice. Each offers different strengths: Digitail is mobile-only veterinary practices, while AVImark is established veterinary practices preferring owned software over subscriptions.
02 Is it hard to switch from Shepherd to an alternative?
Migration difficulty varies by alternative. Among Shepherd alternatives, some options offer easy migration paths with import tools. More complex migrations may require data cleanup and workflow reconfiguration.
03 How much can I save by switching from Shepherd?
Depending on the alternative you choose, you could save anywhere from 20% to 70% on per-user costs. Shepherd's typical price of $299/month is on the higher end of the market. Factor in migration costs and productivity dip during transition.
04 Should I stay with Shepherd or switch?
Best for teams that need Veterinary Software capabilities. However, if your needs have evolved or you're not using Shepherd's advanced features, exploring alternatives could save you money and complexity.