Koko vs VetBuddy
Koko vs VetBuddy: an honest comparison
Both run a vet clinic's records, billing and stock. They differ in who they're built for, how they're priced, and what they do beyond the basics. Here is where each one is ahead.
Moving from VetBuddy? Migration is part of onboarding.
At a glance
PricingKoko: per clinic, all staff
Pet parent appKoko: Android + web
AI visit summariesKoko
Boarding and IPDVetBuddy
E-invoicing (IRN)VetBuddy
Side by side
Feature by feature
| Koko | VetBuddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and setup | ||
| Built for | Indian vet clinics and hospitals: GST, WhatsApp, Indian phone numbers | Clinics in several countries, with US-style fields such as pounds, zip codes and rabies tags |
| How it's priced | Monthly or annual plans for the whole clinic. Every staff member included, unlimited devices, no per-user fees. | Per doctor, per month, plus storage above 10 GB (VetBuddy website) |
| Medical records | ||
| Pet and owner records | Yes | Yes |
| Visit notes | Yes. SOAP notes and vitals; Koko AI writes the visit summary | Yes. Many structured exam forms: dental, dermatology, neurology, eye, radiology |
| Vaccination schedule with due dates | Yes. Next due date set automatically | Yes |
| Prescriptions | Yes | Yes, with refill requests |
| Lab reports on the record | Yes. Koko Labs reports arrive on the record; PDFs can be uploaded | Yes. PDF attachments |
| Analyser imports | Yes. In Koko Labs, results from connected analysers fill the lab report on their own; more models being added | Yes. Ready-made imports for IDEXX, Fuji, Nihon Kohden, Siemens and others |
| Pet parents | ||
| Automatic reminders | Yes. WhatsApp: vaccinations, deworming, follow-ups | Yes. WhatsApp, SMS and email |
| Pet parent app | Yes. Android app and web: records, bills, lab reports, appointment requests | Partial. A web client portal for appointment and refill requests |
| Video consults | No | Yes, through Zoom |
| Billing | ||
| GST invoices | Yes. GSTIN and invoice series per branch | Yes, with HSN summary |
| E-invoicing (IRN) | No | Yes |
| Online payment links | Not yet | Yes, through CCAvenue |
| Dues and advances | Yes. Dues carried to the next bill; wallet advances | Yes. Receivables ageing, credit and debit notes |
| Stock | ||
| Batches, expiry and MRP | Yes. Earliest-expiring batch picked at checkout | Yes |
| Reorder suggestions | Yes. Koko Reorder Assistant | Yes. Automatic purchase list |
| Purchase orders | No | Yes |
| Controlled-drug register | No | Yes |
| Hospital and business | ||
| Boarding, IPD and cages | No | Yes |
| Tasks and memberships | No | Yes |
| Reports | Yes. The ones owners open daily: collections, Doctor Report, sales by item, profit and loss | Yes. About 150 reports |
| Multi-branch | Yes. Shared records and wallet across branches | Yes |
| Only in Koko | ||
| AI for vets | Yes. Visit summaries, the patient snapshot before a consult, lab report summaries | No |
| Lab test ordering | Yes. Koko Labs partner labs; reports land on the record | No |
| Medicine delivery to the pet parent's home | Yes. Through Koko delivery partners | No |
VetBuddy details are from its product and website as of October 2026. If anything here has changed, write to admin@koko.vet and we'll correct it.
Which one fits
Who should pick which
VetBuddy fits if you need, today:
- Boarding, IPD and a cage board
- Ready-made imports for many analyser brands
- Purchase orders and a controlled-drug register
- Video consults
- E-invoicing
Koko fits if you want:
- WhatsApp reminders that run from day one, without setup
- A Pet Parent App for your clients
- Koko AI writing visit summaries and the snapshot before each consult
- One price for the clinic, with every staff member and device included
- Lab ordering through Koko Labs
- Migration done for you, as part of onboarding
FAQ
Koko vs VetBuddy: common questions
Is Koko cheaper than VetBuddy?
They're priced differently. VetBuddy charges per doctor, plus storage. Koko plans are for the whole clinic, monthly or annual, with every staff member and device included, so the cost doesn't rise when you add a doctor. We share plan prices on the demo.
Can I move my VetBuddy data to Koko?
Yes. We bring across pet parents, pets, vaccinations with due dates, visit notes, lab report PDFs, invoices and dues, as part of onboarding.
Does Koko have boarding or IPD?
Not yet. If boarding is a large part of your clinic, VetBuddy covers it today.
Does Koko send reminders on WhatsApp?
Yes. Vaccination, deworming and follow-up reminders go out automatically on WhatsApp.
Does Koko connect to lab analysers?
Yes, through Koko Labs. Results from connected analysers fill the lab report on their own, and the report lands on the pet's record. Tell us which analyser you run and we'll check it.
See Koko for yourself
Book a 30-minute demo. Bring your VetBuddy questions and we'll answer them on your clinic's workflow.