Equine Practice Management Software Comparison Chart
How to choose the best equine practice management software. Evaluation criteria, a vendor comparison, and what equine-focused practices should look for before switching.
Choosing equine practice management software is harder than it should be
Every veterinary software vendor says they support equine practice. Some genuinely do. Some have an equine module bolted onto a small-animal platform. Some publish pricing, others won't until you've sat through a demo. This page is a side-by-side comparison of the five equine practice management software platforms equine vets evaluate most often: StableTrack (equine-only, AI-native, $199/month flat), ezyVet (general veterinary software with a dedicated equine module, part of IDEXX), Cassadol (equine-only, built by Business Infusions for solo and mobile vets, $89/user/month), DaySmart Vet (general veterinary software with an equine page), and Covetrus Pulse (general veterinary platform, part of the Covetrus supply ecosystem). The tables are built only from what each platform publishes on their own website.
What to compare equine practice management software on
A feature checklist isn't a buying decision. The questions that actually matter for an equine practice are: is this software designed for equine or is equine a side-feature; does it work in the field where signal drops; does it connect to the imaging, accounting, and payment tools you already use; what does it cost before the demo; and can you actually try it before sitting through a sales call.
Built for equine
How equine-specific is each platform's design? StableTrack is equine only, with native multi-owner and syndicate billing on every record, batch barn-visit workflow, equine-trained AI SOAP notes, and equine-specific patient fields like hands, breed, trainer, and barn. Cassadol is also equine only, built by Business Infusions for solo and one-to-two-vet mobile practices, with equine records, controlled drug logs, and field invoicing, though it does not publish native multi-owner or syndicate billing. ezyVet has the strongest equine module among the general platforms, with native syndicate billing and the ezyVet Go field app. DaySmart and Covetrus Pulse are general veterinary platforms first.
Working in the field
Equine practice happens in barn aisles and properties with no signal. StableTrack's iOS app keeps working when signal drops and desktop offline is in development. Cassadol offers offline documentation too, but as a paid add-on at $39 per user per month on top of its base plan; ezyVet, DaySmart, and Covetrus Pulse are cloud-first and require a connection. ezyVet Go is the closest competitor mobile strategy, but it still needs connectivity. Field invoicing, payments, and equine-trained voice-to-text run on every StableTrack screen at the flat price.
Integrations and imaging
Each platform has a genuine integration strength. ezyVet's IDEXX diagnostics is a real advantage for IDEXX-lab practices. Covetrus Pulse's supply-chain integration matters for high-volume practices buying through Covetrus. Cassadol's strength is diagnostics, with direct IDEXX and Antech connections and Zoetis listed for an upcoming tier, but it does not publish any PACS or imaging integration. StableTrack's native Keystone PACS integration (built by the same team, no extra license) is the strongest equine-imaging story because most vendors integrate with PACS only as a third-party partner. All five offer QuickBooks Online sync.
Pricing and getting started
StableTrack publishes a flat $199/month price with unlimited users and a 30-day free trial that requires no credit card. ezyVet's published starting price is $260.50/month per vet, which scales with headcount. Cassadol publishes per-user pricing at $89 for Solo and $189 for Solo+, with offline mode an extra $39 per user per month and a one-time $999 data conversion fee, and no free trial. DaySmart Vet and Covetrus Pulse are quote-based and demo-required, with implementation periods measured in weeks rather than days.
The summary
ezyVet is the strongest mature option for equine practices that want integrated IDEXX diagnostics. DaySmart Vet is general veterinary software with an equine landing page, best for mixed practices where small animal is primary. Covetrus Pulse fits practices already buying through Covetrus supply chain. Cassadol is the closest comparison to StableTrack on paper, equine-only with published pricing and a credible option for a solo vet, though offline costs extra, AI scribing is still coming soon, multi-owner billing splits are not published, and there is no imaging integration. StableTrack combines equine-only design with AI documentation trained on equine terminology, offline iOS included at no extra cost, native multi-owner and syndicate billing, Keystone PACS integration, flat $199/month with unlimited users, and a 30-day free trial.
How to choose
Three honest questions to ask any vendor on a demo: show me a barn visit billed across three owners by percentage; walk me through documenting an exam offline; what does this cost in three years with five vets and a tech. If multi-owner billing takes more than a single workflow, it's a workaround. If offline involves a connection, ask what happens at the third farm of the day. Get the five-year per-user math in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is equine practice management software different from general veterinary software?
Yes, structurally. General veterinary software assumes a fixed-location clinic, one owner per patient, and front-desk billing after the visit. Equine practice involves ambulatory work, multi-owner horses (including syndicates and trainers), and billing that happens at the barn. Software built for equine handles these as native features; software adapted from small animal usually treats them as workarounds.
Does StableTrack work offline?
Yes, on iOS. The StableTrack iOS app keeps working when field signal drops, you can document exams and pull up records without a connection, then sync automatically when you reconnect. Desktop offline support is in development.
Why is pricing model more important than the headline price?
A $120/month per-user plan and a $199/month flat plan look comparable on paper. With three vets, two techs, and a front-desk staffer, the per-user plan is $720/month. The flat plan is still $199/month. Over five years, that's a $30,000+ difference.
What's the difference between ezyVet and ezyVet Go?
ezyVet is the main cloud platform; ezyVet Go is a companion app for equine vets that simplifies the field consult workflow. Both require a connection. They are separate products on the same ecosystem.
Is Covetrus Pulse the same as ImproMed Equine?
No. They're both Covetrus products, but Pulse is the general veterinary platform and ImproMed Equine is a separate equine-specific PMS within the Covetrus catalog. If a Covetrus rep is selling you equine software, ask which product they're proposing.
Is Cassadol the same as HVMS?
No, but they're made by the same company. Business Infusions builds both: Cassadol is its lightweight cloud product for solo and one-to-two-vet equine practices, and HVMS is its flagship system for equine hospitals and larger multi-vet practices. Business Infusions' own site directs growing practices from Cassadol toward HVMS, worth knowing if your practice plans to add vets, since that path means a platform migration rather than a plan upgrade.
Does Cassadol's offline mode cost extra?
Yes. Per Cassadol's published FAQ, offline mode is $39 per user per month on top of the $89 base plan. For an ambulatory equine vet, offline isn't optional, so the practical entry price for field work is $128 per user per month. StableTrack includes offline iOS in its flat $199/month with unlimited users.
Can I try StableTrack before committing?
Yes. The 30-day free trial requires no credit card. Add a horse, run a SOAP note, and see how it fits a real farm call in about three minutes.