# 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Veterinary | Capterra > Discover the highest-rated & most popular Veterinary Software of 2026. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software. Source: https://www.capterra.com/veterinary-software/shortlist/ --- # 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Veterinary - [All Products](https://www.capterra.com/veterinary-software/) - [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/veterinary-software/shortlist/) [How it was made](#methodology) ## / Get to a better list with verified ratings & reviews Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popularsoftware products. Explore, save your progress, and share with colleagues. Want to learn more? [Read Full Scoring Methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology) ## Our Top 5 Picks 2026 Capterra Shortlist The five highest-scoring tools from our shortlist, compared on the metrics that matter most. | Metric | [Instinct Science (Top Rated)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234498/Instinct-EMR/) | [Shepherd (Easy to Use)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172485/Shepherd-App/) | [ezyVet (Feature Rich)](https://www.capterra.com/p/99977/ezyVet-Cloud-Vet-Software/) | [VitusVet (Great Value)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143459/VitusVet/) | [Vetstoria (Top Support)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162603/Online-Booking/) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rating | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 4.7 (87 reviews) | 4.6 (278 reviews) | 4.7 (70 reviews) | 4.8 (119 reviews) | | Capterra score | 91/100 | 90/100 | 89/100 | 83/100 | 81/100 | | Starting price | Not available | $299.00/month | $260.50/month | $99.00/month | $249.00/month | | Free plan | Available | Not available | Not available | Available | Not available | | Free trial | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not available | | Standout Feature | Activity Dashboard | Payment Processing | Appointment Management | SMS Messaging | Activity Dashboard | | Integrations | 6 integrations | 9 integrations | 5 integrations | 5 integrations | 22 integrations | --- ## Explore the Full Veterinary Shortlist [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/234498/Instinct-EMR/) ## [Instinct Science](https://www.capterra.com/p/234498/Instinct-EMR/) [4.9 (238)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234498/Instinct-EMR/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/234498/Instinct-EMR/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/234498/Instinct-EMR/) Instinct is the veterinary industry's first practice management software with natively integrated digital treatment sheets. Overall Score 91/100 Popularity: 41/50 Ratings: 50/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.9 Customer Service 4.9 Features 4.8 Value for Money 4.8 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 19/22 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/172485/Shepherd-App/) ## [Shepherd](https://www.capterra.com/p/172485/Shepherd-App/) [4.7 (87)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172485/Shepherd-App/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172485/Shepherd-App/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/172485/Shepherd-App/) The workflow-first PIMS built and driven by practicing veterinarians, so it feels second nature. Overall Score 90/100 Popularity: 43/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.9 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.8 Paid plans start at $299.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 18/22 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/99977/ezyVet-Cloud-Vet-Software/) ## [ezyVet](https://www.capterra.com/p/99977/ezyVet-Cloud-Vet-Software/) [4.6 (278)](https://www.capterra.com/p/99977/ezyVet-Cloud-Vet-Software/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/99977/ezyVet-Cloud-Vet-Software/reviews/) Next-generation veterinary cloud-based software that transforms, innovates, and automates the way vets run their practices. Overall Score 89/100 Popularity: 45/50 Ratings: 44/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.3 Customer Service 4.5 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $260.50Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 20/22 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/143459/VitusVet/) ## [VitusVet](https://www.capterra.com/p/143459/VitusVet/) [4.7 (70)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143459/VitusVet/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/143459/VitusVet/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/143459/VitusVet/) VitusVet helps vets streamline tasks with tools like online scheduling, automated reminders, and client apps to enhance care and reduce Overall Score 83/100 Popularity: 35/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.7 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $99.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 8/22 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/162603/Online-Booking/) ## [Vetstoria](https://www.capterra.com/p/162603/Online-Booking/) [4.8 (119)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162603/Online-Booking/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/162603/Online-Booking/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/162603/Online-Booking/) Vetstoria's online booking and fully managed websites save your team time and attract new clients, so you can focus on patient care. Overall Score 81/100 Popularity: 34/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.7 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $249.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 5/22 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [View All Veterinary Software](https://www.capterra.com/veterinary-software/) Most Popular Popularity Score Popular Highly Rated Ratings Score Highest Rated To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence. Date published:July 8, 2026