IDEXX Cornerstone vs VetBadger
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of ezyVet vs Shepherd vs Covetrus Pulse: 11 Best Veterinary Practice Management Software 2026. Last verified June 29, 2026.
The short answer
IDEXX Cornerstone ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #9) for Veterinary clinic owners and practice managers managing appointments, records, and billing. A feature-rich on-premise system with a dated interface and high learning curve.
At a glance
| IDEXX Cornerstone | VetBadger | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / ezyVet vs Shepherd vs Covetrus Pulse: 11 Best Veterinary Practice Management Software 2026 | #9 / ezyVet vs Shepherd vs Covetrus Pulse: 11 Best Veterinary Practice Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Powerful on-premise legacy PIMS | Simple PIMS for small clinics |
| Pricing | $$$ ($400 to $1200/mo) | $$ ($150 to $450/mo) |
| HQ | Westbrook, ME, USA | Wilmington, NC, USA |
| Founded | 1992 | 2014 |
IDEXX Cornerstone
A feature-rich on-premise system with a dated interface and high learning curve.
www.idexx.com/en/veterinary/software-services/cornerstone-software/VetBadger
A simple and clean cloud PIMS ideal for small or mobile veterinary practices.
vetbadger.com/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.