Side by side
Cara vs ShelterBuddy
Cara
Cheapest published plan: Free
Cara is web-based software for animal shelters and rescues, bringing adoption applications, animal records and a public adoption portal together.
- Tracks applications through stages with notes and decisions
- Animal records can include medical notes and care timelines
- Sends adoption contracts for legally binding signatures
ShelterBuddy
ShelterBuddy is paid software for animal shelters, with tools covering adoption and several areas of shelter operations.
- Includes an adoption portal.
- Tracks intake and outcomes.
- Provides kennel management and medical records.
The facts, side by side
| Cara | ShelterBuddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €315 a year | On request |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone app | No | Yes |
| Android app | No | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Animalso's score | 6.7 (#1 in animal shelter software) | 5.9 (#2 in animal shelter software) |
| Maker | — | — |
Both are on Animal shelter software.