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# Compare Hippo Manager vs Instinct Science

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> Detailed comparison between Hippo Manager and Instinct Science. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Hippo Manager | Instinct Science |
| **Overall rating** | 3.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 133 | 234 |
| **Starting Price** | US$119.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Hippo Manager

Flexible and ideal for any size or specialty - companion, large animal, equine, mobile, single location, multi, enterprise, nonprofit, education \&amp; more. Get work/life balance while you grow.

### Instinct Science

Emergency, specialty, multi-practice, and urgent care  veterinary hospitals.

## Key features

### Hippo Manager

- API
- Accounting
- Alerts/Notifications
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Calendar Management
- Charting
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Document Storage
- Imaging and X-rays
- Inventory Management
- Invoice Management
- Patient Records Management
- Prescription Processing
- Reminders
- SOAP notes
- Treatment Planning

### Instinct Science

- API
- Accounting
- Alerts/Notifications
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Calendar Management
- Charting
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Document Storage
- E-Prescribing
- Imaging and X-rays
- Inventory Management
- Invoice Management
- Patient Records Management
- Prescription Processing
- Reminders
- SOAP notes
- Status Tracking
- Treatment Planning

## Links

- [View Hippo Manager Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/134667/hippo-manager)
- [View Instinct Science Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1017062/instinct-emr)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/134667/1017062/hippo-manager/vs/instinct-emr)

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