# Covetrus Pulse, Neo Software vs Hippo Manager Comparison

| | Covetrus Pulse | Neo Software | Hippo Manager | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 397 | 17 | 7 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (93.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (88.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $290.00 3 Users Per Month | Starting at $299.00 6 Users Per Month | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Covetrus Pulse | Neo Software | Hippo Manager | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (309 reviews) | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (311 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (176 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (160 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (306 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (159 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (289 reviews) | 5.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Pricing

### Covetrus Pulse

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Neo Software

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Base Price

Price: Starting at $290.00 3 Users Per Month

Key Features:
- Client Comms &amp; Reminders (Email &amp; SMS Reminders, Communications Log, TeleVet Integration) 
- Online Appointment Scheduling (Client Portal, Vetstoria) 
- Pre-Visit Prep (Procedure Templates, Patient Consult Tab) 

[Learn more about Neo Software](https://www.g2.com/products/neo-software/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Hippo Manager

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Hippo Manager Software

Price: Starting at $299.00 6 Users Per Month

Key Features:
- Unlimited support 
- Best-in-class training self paced training
- No caps on data storage

[Learn more about Hippo Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/hippo-manager/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Veterinary Practice Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Covetrus Pulse** | 4.7/10 | 12 |
| **Neo Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hippo Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Veterinary Practice Management

| Feature | Covetrus Pulse | Neo Software | Hippo Manager | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 4.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 3.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Veterinary Practice Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/veterinary-practice-management)





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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Covetrus Pulse | Neo Software | Hippo Manager | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 93.6% | 88.2% | 42.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 5.6% | 11.8% | 57.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.8% | 0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Covetrus Pulse

- **Veterinary:** 96.9%
- **Medical Practice:** 1.0%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 1.0%
- **Higher Education:** 0.3%
- **Design:** 0.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.3%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 0.3%

#### Neo Software

- **Veterinary:** 82.4%
- **Medical Practice:** 5.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 5.9%

#### Hippo Manager

- **Veterinary:** 71.4%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 14.3%
- **Farming:** 14.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Covetrus Pulse

- [Cornerstone Practice Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-practice-management/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (63 reviews)
- [ezyVet](https://www.g2.com/products/ezyvet/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Weave](https://www.g2.com/products/weave-weave/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [DaySmart Vet](https://www.g2.com/products/daysmart-vet/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [NaVetor](https://www.g2.com/products/navetor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [IntraVet](https://www.g2.com/products/intravet/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Shepherd Veterinary Software](https://www.g2.com/products/shepherd-veterinary-software/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Vetport](https://www.g2.com/products/vetport/reviews) — 2.3/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [Vetsource](https://www.g2.com/products/vetsource/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [ClienTrax](https://www.g2.com/products/clientrax/reviews) — 2.7/5 stars (6 reviews)

### Alternatives to Neo Software

- [Weave](https://www.g2.com/products/weave-weave/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [ezyVet](https://www.g2.com/products/ezyvet/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Covetrus Avimark](https://www.g2.com/products/covetrus-avimark/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [DaySmart Vet](https://www.g2.com/products/daysmart-vet/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Covetrus Impromed](https://www.g2.com/products/covetrus-impromed/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [NaVetor](https://www.g2.com/products/navetor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Vetstar](https://www.g2.com/products/vetstar/reviews) — 1.5/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Vetport](https://www.g2.com/products/vetport/reviews) — 2.3/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [RxWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/rxworks/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Shepherd Veterinary Software](https://www.g2.com/products/shepherd-veterinary-software/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (2 reviews)

### Alternatives to Hippo Manager

- [Covetrus Avimark](https://www.g2.com/products/covetrus-avimark/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [ezyVet](https://www.g2.com/products/ezyvet/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Weave](https://www.g2.com/products/weave-weave/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [Cornerstone Practice Management](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-practice-management/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (63 reviews)
- [DaySmart Vet](https://www.g2.com/products/daysmart-vet/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Covetrus Impromed](https://www.g2.com/products/covetrus-impromed/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [IntraVet](https://www.g2.com/products/intravet/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [NaVetor](https://www.g2.com/products/navetor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [VetFM](https://www.g2.com/products/vetfm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [VetBlue](https://www.g2.com/products/vetblue/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (4 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Covetrus Pulse

- Title: [What is Covetrus Pulse used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-covetrus-pulse-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Covetrus® Pulse® brings your Covetrus Platform into one flexible, cloud-based solution that allows clinics to streamline every touchpoint—from pre-visit to..."
- Title: [May you please make it easier to view previous exams while doing one.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/may-you-please-make-it-easier-to-view-previous-exams-while-doing-one) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for this feedback, I will pass it along to our development team."
- Title: [How do most eVet users rate this software overall (e.g. like, dislike, other)?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27140-how-do-most-evet-users-rate-this-software-overall-e-g-like-dislike-other) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is always tough to switch from a system you know, but using it is mostly positive. There are some quirks that annoy."

### Neo Software

No discussions available for this product.

### Hippo Manager

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/covetrus-pulse-vs-neo-software-vs-hippo-manager)

