Best Horse Boarding Software in 2026
We looked at the barn management tools on the market. Here's how they compare, and why barns are switching to software that saves them time and gets them paid.
Last updated April 2026. Based on publicly available features and pricing.
| Feature | Board and Stable Pro | Stables.co | BarnManager | Spreadsheets / Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $5/horse/month, lessons $1 each (max $5/horse), never more than $200 for horses and lessons. 0.5% on other invoice lines. First 45 days free. | Free (payment processing fees) | $40-70/month | Free |
| Stall management | Visual drag-and-drop builder | Drag-and-drop assignment | List-based assignment | Manual tracking |
| Billing and payments | Auto-invoicing + Stripe payments | Auto-invoicing + payments | Manual invoicing | Manual (checks, Venmo, cash) |
| Owner portal | Full portal (care, billing, messages, training) | Owner app | Read-only reports | None (texts and calls) |
| Training management | Plans, sessions, progress tracking, plus online lesson booking | None | None | None |
| Marketplace integration | Live sync to 6,200+ barn directory | None | None | None |
| Contracts | E-signature + deposit tracking | Basic | None | Paper / email |
| Mobile | Fully responsive, staff check off on phone | Mobile app | Mobile app | None |
Pricing
$5 per horse per month. Never more than $200.
Free for your first 45 days, and we'll set up your whole barn for you at no charge. You're charged for horses you log care for, invoice for board or care, or keep records on that month, and for lessons on your schedule.
Lessons on your Pro schedule are $1 each, at most $5 per horse a month, and count toward the $200. Lessons on a horse you already pay for that month are included.
Invoice lines that aren't board, care or lessons, like hauling, tack or clinic fees, and event entries collected through Pro carry 0.5%.
Card and bank payments carry Stripe's standard processing fees.
Your Board and Stable listing is free to claim and update.
Through Oct. 31, 2026, a 2% platform fee also applies to online payments. It ends Nov. 1.
Stop chasing board checks
Late and missed board payments add up. Automated invoicing with online payment means owners pay with one click, on time. No awkward conversations. No checks lost in the mail.
Your barn layout, not a spreadsheet
Most software gives you a list. Board and Stable Pro lets you build your actual barn layout: drag stalls, runs, and paddocks where they really are. Click any unit to see the horse, owner, care history, and billing.
Owners stop calling you
Every owner gets a personal portal link. They see care logs, training updates, invoices, and messages without calling or texting you. Fewer interruptions in the barn.
Connected to 6,200+ barns
Pro is built into the Board and Stable marketplace, so your openings show where horse owners already search. See what other barns charge, find farriers and trainers nearby, and show live availability on your public listing.
Try every feature free for 45 days
No card needed to start, and we'll set up your whole barn for you at no charge. Get back to the horses.