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OpenVPM vs Vetilog

Both stand on veterinary appointment scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

OpenVPM

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

OpenVPM brings core practice workflows into one system and offers both self-hosted and Cloud deployment. Clinics should account for its pilot scope, unsupported offline operation, and limits on automatic appointment confirmation.

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Vetilog

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Vetilog combines core practice administration with a client portal, calendar synchronization and listed lab integrations. Compare plan limits for animals, users and SMS before choosing a tier.

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The facts

	OpenVPM	Vetilog
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Self-hosted, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	OpenVPM Cloud: $79 per location a month	See the plans
Plans published	2	8
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	openvpm.com	vetilog.com
On veterinary appointment scheduling software	#6 of 50	#10 of 50

OpenVPM: what it does well

Includes scheduling, records, billing, and inventory workflows.
Self-hosted plan is free.
Cloud includes managed database, storage, backups, and updates.
Data can be exported in open formats.
Cloud includes a 14-day trial.

What to know first

Offline operation is unsupported.
Automatic appointment confirmation is unsupported.
Specialty, emergency, and multi-location operations are not production-ready.
Some migration data requires assisted scoping.

Vetilog: what it does well

Animal files include medical details, documents and photos.
Clients can book online around the clock.
Vaccination schedules support species and breed settings.
Billing includes online payments and accounting export.
Portal access rights can be configured.

What to know first

Plans are for professionals only.
Prices exclude VAT.
Monthly SMS quotas do not roll over.

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