Side by side
Hunimalis vs Vetster for Clinics
Hunimalis
Cheapest published plan: Free
Hunimalis is management software for animal-care professionals, including veterinary practices.
- Veterinary records include treatments and diagnostic media.
- Clients can book online or through Google.
- Customizable reminders go by email or SMS.
Vetster for Clinics
Vetster for Clinics is a veterinary telehealth service that helps clinics provide virtual care to clients between visits and beyond clinic hours.
- Supports dogs and a range of other species, including exotics.
- Clinics can choose their own veterinarians, Vetster’s network, or both.
- Includes virtual guidance, follow-ups, teletriage, and ongoing care plans.
The facts, side by side
| Hunimalis | Vetster for Clinics | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €15 a month | On request |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone app | Yes | Yes |
| Android app | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Animalso's score | 8.4 (#1 in veterinary software) | 6.6 (#25 in veterinary software) |
| Maker | — | — |
Both are on Veterinary software.
Hunimalis is cloud management software for animal-care professionals, including veterinary practices. It combines records, scheduling, billing, reminders, online booking and payments. It is based in France and was founded in 2016.
Vetster for Clinics is a paid telehealth service for clinics. It connects clients with regionally licensed veterinarians for video care, messaging, follow-ups and teletriage. It is based in Toronto and was founded in 2020. Clinics comparing practice management with virtual-care support can use this guide.
Pricing model and clarityHunimalis
Hunimalis states a freemium model, with a free plan and paid plans from €39 per month. It also lists a €15 monthly general subscription and a €39 monthly online-booking plan, with SMS charged separately on the general subscription. Vetster for Clinics is paid, but its clinic page asks prospects to submit a contact form and does not state a price. Hunimalis wins because its pricing model and several starting prices are stated, while Vetster requires a pricing request.
Free access and trialHunimalis
Hunimalis offers a free plan and a free trial. Its free Public Page includes a Google listing, Hunimalis listing, contact and location details, photo upload and online booking. Hunimalis wins because it gives clinics free access options before committing to paid features.
Core clinic functionsHunimalis
Hunimalis covers practice administration: veterinary records, client and animal files, calendars, recurring appointments, online booking, reminders, payments, invoicing, cash-register functions, reports, inventory and legal registers. Hunimalis wins for the broader set of day-to-day management functions; Vetster is centered on virtual care.
Setup and day-to-day useHunimalis
Hunimalis says there are no setup fees and offers data recovery, free training, migration analysis and migration from exported data. Its support materials include documentation, demonstrations, training, chat, email, phone and remote maintenance. Vetster lets veterinarians set and adjust their availability and can be added to an existing booking experience and clinic operations. Hunimalis wins because the supplied facts describe more onboarding and migration help, while Vetster's ease advantages are focused on availability and adding telehealth.
Integrations and booking
Both products can connect with a clinic's client-facing booking flow. Hunimalis supports website and client-portal booking, Google booking, and an API for partner identification badges; it also lists a partnership with Kozoo pet health insurance. Vetster can be added to an existing booking experience and clinic operations, and its facts include calendar sync. The products serve different integration needs, and the supplied facts do not establish one overall winner.
Supported platformsHunimalis
Hunimalis lists Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Its terms describe access through a recent browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with high-speed internet. Vetster lists Android, iOS and web, and its mobile apps are iOS and Android. Hunimalis wins on the number of stated platform options, including desktop operating systems and an API, while Vetster centers on web and mobile access.
Professional supportHunimalis
Hunimalis lists technical support and a dedicated business expert for its veterinary offering. Its general support hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, and its documentation includes FAQs, demonstrations, training, chat, email, phone and remote maintenance. Vetster directs veterinary professionals to a dedicated help center and live chat. Hunimalis wins because its supplied support options and training channels are broader and its support hours are stated.
Privacy and security
Hunimalis states GDPR compliance, TLS encryption, encrypted password hashes and daily backups to redundant servers. Its facts identify hosting in France by OVH, while an FAQ identifies Hetzner data centers in Germany. Vetster describes encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access, multi-factor authentication, monitoring, vulnerability management and third-party testing. Vetster's privacy policy says virtual-care audio and video are recorded and transcribed. The products emphasize different controls, so the facts do not separate them overall.
Pick Hunimalis if
- You need records, billing, inventory and legal registers in one system.
- You want a free plan, free trial or stated monthly starting prices.
- You need Windows, macOS or Linux access as well as mobile and web.
Pick Vetster for Clinics if
- You want video telehealth, messaging and virtual follow-ups.
- You want to use your own veterinarians, Vetster's network, or both.
Which to choose
Hunimalis is the broader practice-management choice, with veterinary records, scheduling, booking, reminders, payments, invoicing, inventory, reporting and compliance registers. It also offers a free plan, free trial, stated prices and wider platform coverage. Vetster for Clinics is the focused telehealth choice, adding video visits, messaging, follow-ups, teletriage, referrals and remote prescribing workflows. Pick Hunimalis for running core clinic administration; pick Vetster when virtual care and after-hours access are the main need. Some clinics may use both, subject to their workflow and integration needs.
Questions
Does either product have a free plan?
Hunimalis has a free plan and a free trial. Vetster for Clinics is paid, and its pricing is available on request.
Which one includes veterinary medical records?
Both do. Hunimalis stores consultation history, treatments, examination results, observations and diagnostic media. Vetster lets veterinarians review history, edit notes and share files, videos and images.
Can clients book online?
Yes. Both support website and client-portal booking. Hunimalis also lists Google booking; Vetster can be added to an existing booking experience and includes calendar sync.
Which product provides telehealth?
Vetster for Clinics provides live video, messaging, follow-ups, teletriage and remote prescribing when appropriate. Hunimalis's listed functions focus on practice management and online booking and payments.
What platforms are supported?
Hunimalis lists Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Vetster lists Android, iOS and web.