PawMates Pro vs Shelterluv: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Shelterluv pioneered cloud shelter software, but the per-adoption pricing, broken adopter communication, and locked-in records have shelters looking for an exit. Here's how PawMates Pro stacks up — and why we move your data free.
Is PawMates Pro a real Shelterluv alternative?
Yes. PawMates Pro covers everything Shelterluv covers — intake, applications, adoption workflows, medical records, foster, volunteer, payments, and reporting — plus compatibility-based adopter matching, Tinder-style adopter swiping, an Animal Control module, and a built-in fundraising engine that Shelterluv doesn't include.
What does PawMates Pro cost compared to Shelterluv?
PawMates Pro Rescue Free is $0/month for foster-first rescues (up to 25 active pets). Kennel shelter plans start at $149/month (Starter) and scale to Growing ($299), Pro ($599), and Large ($899) by intake volume. Rescue Plus is $79/month. Every plan includes unlimited users, free data migration, daily backups, and a free adopter app — no per-seat or per-adoption platform fees. There is no per-adoption fee and no penalty for missing Shelterluv's volume thresholds.
Can you import data from Shelterluv?
Yes — and we do it for you free of charge. Shelterluv's own export typically loses medical records, photos, and case notes; our migration team imports, validates, and verifies all of it before you go live.
How long does it take to switch from Shelterluv?
Off-site setup (data migration, configuration, shelter profile, user accounts, permissions) takes our team 1–2 days. On-site training is 1–2 hours. Most teams are productive on day one.