Comparison
The modern, cloud-native Cornerstone alternative
A modern cloud-native alternative to Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a long-running on-premise PIMS owned by IDEXX with a massive US installed base — but it was built before cloud, mobile, and modern UX patterns. VaroVet is cloud-native and modern from day one, designed for clinics that want to move off legacy software without a multi-month re-platforming project.
At a glance
VaroVet
EU · Founded 2025
Pick VaroVet if you are
- Clinics ready to retire legacy on-premise PIMS without a multi-month project
- Practices that want true cloud access (any device, any location)
- European clinics that need GDPR-native EU hosting
- Teams that prefer modern UX patterns over Cornerstone's 1990s design heritage
Cornerstone
United States · IDEXX · Founded 1989
Pick Cornerstone if you are
- US clinics that have run Cornerstone for 10+ years with deep customisations
- Practices that prefer on-premise control over cloud
- Clinics already deeply embedded in the IDEXX ecosystem
- Teams with dedicated IT to maintain on-premise infrastructure
Where VaroVet is different
Where VaroVet is different
True cloud, not legacy on-premise
Access from any device, any location, no server room. Cornerstone's cloud option is a relatively recent retrofit.
Modern UX, not 1990s design
Cornerstone's design heritage shows. VaroVet was designed in the 2020s with 2020s patterns.
EU data residency
All data under EU privacy law. Cornerstone's cloud hosting is US-based.
Fast setup, not enterprise migration
VaroVet clinics go live in a day. Cornerstone migrations are typically multi-month projects.
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
| Feature | VaroVet | Cornerstone |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | — | |
| GDPR-native by design | Partial | |
| Localised for Baltic & Nordic markets | — | |
| Cross-clinic pet history sharing | — | |
| Pet-owner portal included | Add-on | |
| Embeddable online booking | ||
| SMS reminders included | Metered | |
| Payment links on invoices | ||
| Vendor-neutral lab integrations | Limited | |
| Free data migration | Enterprise tier | Paid |
Honest counterpoint
Where Cornerstone is stronger
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the wrong tool for the sake of a sale. Here's where Cornerstone genuinely has the edge.
Deepest IDEXX ecosystem integration
If you're fully committed to IDEXX, Cornerstone is the most tightly bound option.
Massive US installed base
If you operate cross-border with US partners, Cornerstone is familiar territory.
Decades of feature depth
Built since 1989 — there's very little Cornerstone hasn't seen in a US clinic workflow.
Pricing snapshot
Pricing snapshot
VaroVet
Transparent: €39 Basic, €89 Professional, from €5,000/year Enterprise
Cornerstone
Per-user licensing plus annual maintenance · quote-based
Disclaimer: Pricing reflects publicly available information at time of writing. Always verify directly with the vendor.
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