2iNova vs Onward Vet: Veterinary Software Compared

A side-by-side look at 2iNova and Onward Vet. See how these veterinary practice management systems compare on features, deployment, and PupPilot sync support.

26 Features Compared Both Sync with PupPilot Updated 2026

2iNova Cloud

Parent Company2iNova (independent)
Founded~2019
DeploymentCloud-Based
PricingSubscription
User Base
Best ForPractices of any size looking for a cloud practice management system
PupPilot Sync Full Sync
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Onward Vet Cloud

Parent CompanyOnward Systems (independent; founded 2000)
Founded~2020; built by Onward Systems team
DeploymentCloud-Based (SaaS)
PricingSubscription
User Base
Best ForSmall practices looking for a cloud practice management system
PupPilot Sync Full Sync

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

How 2iNova and Onward Vet stack up across 26 core capabilities

Feature2iNovaOnward Vet
EMR / Medical Records Core Clinical✓✓
SOAP Notes Core Clinical✗✓
AI SOAP / Transcription Core Clinical✗✗
Treatment Sheets / Whiteboard Core Clinical✗✓
Prescription Management Core Clinical✗✗
Digital Imaging / DICOM Core Clinical✗✗
Controlled Substance Logging Core Clinical✗✓
Appointment Scheduling Scheduling✓✓
Online Booking (Client Self-Service) Scheduling✓✗
Boarding / Hospitalization Scheduling✗✗
Inventory Management Financial✓✓
Invoicing & Billing Financial✓✓
Payment Processing Financial✗✗
Wellness Plans Financial✗✗
Client Communication (Reminders) Client Engagement✓✗
2-Way Messaging / Texting Client Engagement✗✗
Client Portal / App Client Engagement✗✗
Telemedicine / Video Client Engagement✗✗
Reporting & Analytics Operations✓✗
Multi-Location Support Operations✗✗
Mobile App / Access Operations✓✓
Digital Forms (Intake/Consent) Operations✗✗
IDEXX Lab Connection Lab Connections✗✓
Antech Lab Connection Lab Connections✗✓
Heska Lab Connection Lab Connections✗✗
IDEXX Web PACS Imaging Lab Connections✗✗

Strengths & Weaknesses

2iNova

Details coming soon.

Onward Vet

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PupPilot Syncs with Both

Whether your clinic runs 2iNova or Onward Vet, PupPilot's AI phone answering service syncs directly with your practice management system to answer calls with real patient context. Learn more about how PupPilot works with 2iNova and Onward Vet.

PupPilot + 2iNova Full Sync

Reads: Patient records, appointment schedule, medical history, medications, client info

Writes: Appointment booking, call notes, follow-up tasks

Connection: Cloud API

Setup: Days

PupPilot + Onward Vet Full Sync

Reads: Patient records, appointment schedule, medical history, medications, client info

Writes: Appointment booking, call notes, follow-up tasks

Connection: Cloud API

Setup: Days

Frequently Asked Questions

2iNova is 2iNova: cloud-based, mobile-friendly. Onward Vet is Onward Vet: cloud-based, mobile-friendly. The best choice depends on your clinic's size, specialty, and workflow preferences.

It depends on your priorities. 2iNova is best for Practices of any size looking for a cloud practice management system. Onward Vet is best for Small practices looking for a cloud practice management system. Consider factors like your budget, whether you prefer cloud or on-premise, and which lab systems you use.

Yes. PupPilot syncs with both 2iNova and Onward Vet, providing AI-powered phone answering that reads patient records and appointment data directly from either system.

Yes, data migration between 2iNova and Onward Vet is possible, though it typically requires careful planning and may involve a third-party migration service. Your PupPilot service would continue working seamlessly through the switch.