IDEXX Cornerstone vs Vetport

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 #10) 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 CornerstoneVetport
Top 11 rank#8 / ezyVet vs Shepherd vs Covetrus Pulse: 11 Best Veterinary Practice Management Software 2026#10 / ezyVet vs Shepherd vs Covetrus Pulse: 11 Best Veterinary Practice Management Software 2026
Score (out of 9.4)7.77.2
Best forPowerful on-premise legacy PIMSBudget-friendly, feature-rich PIMS
Pricing$$$ ($400 to $1200/mo)$ ($99 to $299/mo)
HQWestbrook, ME, USASan Ramon, CA, USA
Founded19922005

Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.