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Cara vs PawPlacer
Both stand on animal shelter software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Cara covers core adoption workflows alongside animal records and a public portal, with imports and digital contracts also available. The Free plan has a five-animal cap; Pro is listed at $34.99 a month, billed monthly, with subscriptions billed in euro.
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PawPlacer covers several core shelter and rescue workflows, including animal records, adoption, foster care and volunteers. Its listed free plan has no usage limits or contract requirement.
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| Cara | PawPlacer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | carashelters.ie | pawplacer.com |
| On animal shelter software | #2 of 9 | #1 of 9 |
Cara: what it does well
- Tracks applications through review stages
- Animal records include medical notes and care timelines
- Sends digital contracts for legally binding signatures
- Imports data from named shelter systems and spreadsheets
What to know first
- Free plan supports up to five animals
- Cara branding appears on the free portal
- Some defaults lean toward Ireland
PawPlacer: what it does well
- Free plan includes all features.
- Full exports and SDK/API are included.
- No contracts or usage limits.
- Includes adoption and intake tracking.
- Has medical records, foster and volunteer management.
What to know first
- Available on web only.
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