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    PawLog · The honest comparison

    PawLog vs manual tracking: which is right for your family?

    If you live alone and have a good memory, a notebook is fine. If two or more people share puppy care, you almost always want an app. Here is the honest breakdown.

    Feature
    PawLog
    Manual notebook, sheet, chat
    Family sharing
    YesFree, unlimited members
    PartialWorks only if everyone updates the same place
    Activity history
    Yes7 days free, unlimited with Plus
    PartialAs long as you keep scrolling
    Photos
    YesAttached to the timeline (Plus)
    PartialScattered across camera roll and chat
    Health & vaccinations
    YesStructured records and due dates (Plus)
    NoPhotos of paper, easy to lose
    Insights & patterns
    YesCharts and trends from your data (Plus)
    NoYou have to spot patterns yourself
    Cost
    YesFree tier, Plus €2.99/mo or €19.99/yr
    PartialFree in money, costly in attention
    Setup time
    YesUnder 2 minutes
    YesInstant (open a note)
    Search & filter
    YesFilter by activity type, date, person
    NoCtrl+F at best
    Export
    YesExport your data anytime (Plus)
    PartialCopy-paste from your notes
    Reminders
    YesBuilt in for vaccinations & care
    NoYou have to set them yourself
    Two columns

    When manual is fine

    • You are a single owner.
    • Your puppy's routine is settled and simple.
    • You only need a few weeks of history.
    • You enjoy the ritual of writing things down.
     

    When PawLog wins

    • Two or more people share puppy duties.
    • You want longitudinal data, not just "this week."
    • You need vaccination due-date tracking and structured health records.
    • You want to glance at your phone, not dig through a chat thread.
    PawLog · Plain text

    Pricing, in plain text

    Free, forever

    Activity logging, dashboard, 7-day timeline, family sharing for unlimited members. Always free, never paywalled.

    PawLog Plus: €2.99/month or €19.99/year

    Unlimited timeline, photos, charts, health records, vaccinations, exports. One subscription covers the whole household.

    90-day free trial

    Every new household gets all Plus features free for 90 days. No credit card. After the trial you can keep using the free tier indefinitely.

    Manual tracking

    Free in money. Costs attention, coordination, and the moments you spend hunting for "when did she last eat" in a 400-message chat.

    See if it sticks for your family

    Ninety days, every Plus feature, no credit card. If it does not fit your household, the free tier is yours forever.

    Or read our full 2026 puppy tracker guide.