Veterinary Practice Software comparison
Hippo Manager vs ezyVet
These sit at very different points in the market - one prioritizes affordability and simplicity, the other prioritizes diagnostic integration depth.
Quick answer
Choose Hippo Manager if you're a small, budget-conscious general practice that wants straightforward EMR functionality without a steep learning curve.
Choose ezyVet if you're a specialty or multi-doctor hospital running a high volume of in-house diagnostics on IDEXX equipment.
Hippo Manager
7.3/10
Best for
Budget-conscious small clinics that want a straightforward, affordable practice management system
Pricing
Published pricing starting around $119/month per veterinarian for the Core plan, which includes unlimited data, patients, and users; Enterprise tier is custom-priced. Third-party listings report an optional data migration fee around $1,750. Note: Hippo Manager's own domain has appeared unreliable in recent search results - rely on verified third-party listings rather than the vendor's own site until that's confirmed resolved
Full Review →ezyVet
8.0/10
Best for
Specialty and multi-doctor hospitals already invested in the IDEXX diagnostic ecosystem
Pricing
ezyVet's own vendor landing page states packages start at $199/month, with pricing varying by practice size; separately, third-party software directories report a starting price around $260.50/user/month. These are not the same figure - confirm current pricing directly with ezyVet sales rather than treating either number as final
Full Review →Who should choose which?
ReviewLake's fit assessment, not a vendor claim.
| Small, budget-conscious general practice | Hippo Manager |
| Want straightforward EMR functionality | Hippo Manager |
| Want to self-onboard | Hippo Manager |
| Specialty or multi-doctor hospital | ezyVet |
| High volume of in-house diagnostics | ezyVet |
| Already invested in IDEXX equipment | ezyVet |
Where they actually differ
Where they actually differ
Hippo Manager
Built around affordability and simplicity - unlimited patients and users on its core plan, with straightforward enough setup that clinics can generally self-onboard.
ezyVet
Built around diagnostic integration depth, particularly for clinics already invested in the IDEXX ecosystem. That depth rewards real configuration investment and comes at a meaningfully higher per-user price - though the exact number depends who you ask: ezyVet’s own vendor page states packages start at $199/month, while third-party directories report a starting price around $260.50/user/month. Confirm the current figure directly with ezyVet sales.
ReviewLake scorecard
Our own scoring methodology - see how we score.
| Category | Hippo Manager | ezyVet |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Ease of use | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Value for money | 8.5 | 6.8 |
| Support | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Small-business fit | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| Overall | 7.3 | 8.0 |
🟢 Choose Hippo Manager if...
- You're a small, budget-conscious general practice
- You want straightforward EMR functionality without a steep learning curve
- You want to self-onboard
🔵 Choose ezyVet if...
- You're a specialty or multi-doctor hospital
- You run a high volume of in-house diagnostics
- You're already invested in the IDEXX ecosystem
Our verdict
🏆 Best for budget-conscious small clinics: Hippo Manager
Unlimited patients and users on its core plan, with straightforward self-onboarding.
🏆 Best for specialty & diagnostic-heavy hospitals: ezyVet
Deep IDEXX diagnostic integration that rewards real configuration investment.
There isn't one universal winner.
Factor in ezyVet's separate implementation fees when comparing total cost, not just the per-user subscription price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Hippo Manager and ezyVet?
Hippo Manager is built around affordability and simplicity, with unlimited patients and users on its core plan and straightforward self-onboarding. ezyVet is built around diagnostic integration depth, particularly for clinics invested in the IDEXX ecosystem.
Which is easier to set up, Hippo Manager or ezyVet?
Hippo Manager, since its setup is straightforward enough that clinics can generally self-onboard, while ezyVet's diagnostic depth rewards real configuration investment.
Does ezyVet charge implementation fees?
Yes - factor in ezyVet's separate implementation fees when comparing total cost, not just the per-user subscription price.
How much does ezyVet actually cost?
It depends which source you check. ezyVet’s own vendor landing page states packages start at $199/month, with pricing varying by practice size. Separately, third-party software directories report a starting price around $260.50/user/month. These aren’t the same figure, so treat both as starting points and confirm your actual quote directly with ezyVet.
Does Hippo Manager charge a data migration fee?
Third-party listings report an optional data migration fee around $1,750. Confirm whether this applies to your specific migration directly with Hippo Manager, since it’s not always required.
Which is better for a specialty veterinary hospital?
ezyVet, especially for a specialty or multi-doctor hospital running a high volume of in-house diagnostics on IDEXX equipment.