Cornerstone alternative
Leave the server behind: a cloud Cornerstone alternative
Cornerstone works, but it ties you to an in-clinic server, an IT contract and an interface your new hires have to be trained on. Chartling runs in the browser, on any device, with charting help included.
Why teams look past Cornerstone
- Server maintenance, backups and the IT contract that comes with them.
- Remote access for treatment-room laptops and after-hours charting is awkward.
- Upgrades need scheduling; cloud software updates on its own.
- Online booking, payments and charting help are all third-party add-ons.
- Boarding, daycare, grooming and training live in a separate system.
Chartling vs Cornerstone
| Capability | Chartling | Cornerstone |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in the browser, no server | Yes | On-premise server |
| Works on tablets and phones | Yes | Limited |
| Voice-to-chart notes built in | Included | Third-party add-on |
| Online booking and owner portal | Included | Add-on |
| Boarding, daycare, grooming, training | Same record | Separate system |
| Free seats for techs and front desk | Yes | Per-workstation licensing |
| Free plan to try it | Yes | Quote |
Comparison based on publicly available information in 2026. Check current details with each vendor.
Moving your records
Cornerstone exports work, but product codes, vaccine history and reminder rules rarely map one to one. Plan for a quieter month, keep Cornerstone readable for a few months after cutover, and move in stages. Chartling can also run beside Cornerstone first, so you can test charting before committing to a full move. Your data exports back out in open formats any time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cloud alternative to Cornerstone?
It depends on how much of the business you want in one place. If you only need a medical record, several cloud systems will do. If you also run boarding, daycare, grooming or training, Chartling keeps all of it on the same pet and client record.
What about our IDEXX and Antech lab work?
Chartling connects to IDEXX and Antech, so orders go out and results come back onto the patient record. Ask us to confirm your specific in-clinic analyzers before you switch.
Do we lose our history if we move?
No. Clients, pets and history import from an export or spreadsheet, and we map the columns with you. Keep Cornerstone readable during the changeover as a safety net.
Can we try it before switching?
Yes. The free plan needs no card, and Chartling can run alongside Cornerstone while you evaluate.
Further reading
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What it costs
Unlimited free seats for techs, assistants and front desk on paid plans. Cancel any time.
Free
Free
100 AI actions a month, one vet seat. No card.
Operations
$39/mo
Records, scheduling, invoicing + your first service module. Extra modules $29/mo, or all four for $99/mo.
Intelligence
$149/mo per vet
The full AI clinical layer on top of your current system.
Practice
$349/mo per vet
Everything, including boarding, daycare, grooming and training.
Switching doesn't have to be a project
Keep your current system
Chartling can run alongside your existing software. Start with the part that hurts most and expand when you're ready.
Bring your data in
Import clients, pets and history from a spreadsheet or an export. We map the columns for you.
Take your data out
Full export any time, in open formats. Your records stay yours.
Set up in a day
Most teams are booking and charting the same week. No implementation fee, no long contract.
Try Chartling alongside Cornerstone
Start free, no card. Keep your current system running while you test the parts that matter.
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