Trusthound vs Gingr: a fair comparison
How Trusthound and Gingr compare for daycares and boarding kennels: pricing, branded client app, payments, staff app and records. Sourced.
Gingr is facility software from Atlanta for boarding kennels, daycares, groomers and trainers, with a client app that takes on your branding.
As of October 20, 2026. Prices and features change, so check each provider's website for the latest.
Trusthound compared with Gingr
| What we compared | Trusthound | Gingr |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Dog walkers, daycares, home boarders and boarding kennels | Boarding kennels, daycares, grooming salons, training and multi-location businessesSource (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Published pricing | From $25 a month, plus applicable tax; Facility $129 for up to 15 staff | Play (daycare) $169/month or $142/month annually; Stay (boarding) $179/month with integrated payments ($209 without)Source (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card needed | Not stated; they offer a demoSource (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Branded client app | On every plan | "Gingr for Pet Parents" takes on your branding, included with every planSource (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Payments | Through your own Stripe account | Gingr Payments powered by Stripe, in a long list of countries including the UK and much of the EUSource (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Fees on your clients' payments | None. You pay Stripe's standard rates directly to Stripe | Payments through Gingr Payments; the Stay plan is listed at $30 a month more without integrated paymentsSource (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Staff mobile app | iPhone and Android, in every launch country | Staff app for photos and clock-in, available in the US and CanadaSource (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Dog walking and GPS | Walks with GPS routes and collection planning | Not stated on their website |
| Vaccinations | Automatic reminders to owners, AI reads certificates, you confirm | Expiry tracking and an optional client email 30 days before expirySource (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Data import | Free import, done by us | Free self-service import with their template, or a paid import for $350Source (Gingr, (opens in a new tab)) |
Checked October 20, 2026
Gingr may suit you better if…
- you run a large facility and want kennel occupancy grids and point of sale
- you have several locations
- you're in the US or Canada and want their staff app
Trusthound may suit you better if…
- you're a smaller facility, home boarder or dog walker
- you want a lower monthly price with every feature
- your team works from phones outside the US and Canada
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