Why Gingr

Gingr vs. RunLoyal

Proven Revenue, Not Promises

RunLoyal makes headlines, but when you look past the marketing buzz, the question is simple: does the platform actually drive revenue and run your facility efficiently? Here's how Gingr's proven track record stacks up against RunLoyal's promises.

5,500+ Locations at ScaleBuilt-In Marketing IncludedNo Hidden Add-On Fees

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A transparent look at what each platform delivers out of the box.

Feature RunLoyal
Starting price $105/mo $99/mo (before add-ons)
All-in price (typical) $105–$180/mo $272–$472/mo
SMS / texting Included +$25/mo
Dynamic pricing Included +$99/mo
Online booking Native, real-time Yes
Pet parent app Native app Yes
Report cards 50M+ sent Yes
Marketing tools Built-in segmentation No built-in (Mailchimp integration)
PreCheck digital check-in Drives $15–$25/reservation No equivalent
White label app No Yes
Locations in production 5,500+ <150
Onboarding Integrated onboarding Segmented onboarding
Years in market 9+ Newer entrant

The Real Cost of Add-Ons

RunLoyal's base price looks competitive—until you start adding the features your facility actually needs. Here's what you're really paying for.

Gingr

All-in-one

RunLoyal

Add-ons required

Add-On PricingGingr

Gingr includes SMS, marketing, and core features in every plan

Add-On PricingRunLoyal
RunLoyal charges extra for SMS ($25/mo), dynamic pricing ($99/mo), external reviews ($49/mo), kiosk ($39/mo), video ($75/mo) — costs add up fast
Scale & Customer BaseGingr

Gingr powers 5,500 locations with 90 full-time employees — proven at scale

Scale & Customer BaseRunLoyal
RunLoyal has fewer than 150 customers and under 10 staff
OnboardingGingr

Gingr offers supported onboarding with dedicated training and the GingrU learning platform

OnboardingRunLoyal
RunLoyal users report difficulty with onboarding and going live
CustomizationGingr

Gingr is a highly customizable platform that adapts to how your facility operates

CustomizationRunLoyal
RunLoyal lacks customization options — limited ability to tailor to your workflow
Development ReliabilityGingr

Gingr has 9+ years of stable, tested feature releases

Development ReliabilityRunLoyal
RunLoyal offers shiny new features but has reported issues with dev stability

Where Gingr Shines

The advantages that matter most when you're running a real facility with real revenue goals.

PreCheck Revenue Engine

PreCheck Revenue Engine

Not just a check-in tool — PreCheck drives $15–$25 incremental revenue per reservation and saves 5 minutes per pet. That's proven ROI, not an AI promise.

Marketing Built In

Marketing Built In

Targeted segmentation, promotions, and email campaigns included in every plan. RunLoyal requires a Mailchimp integration — Gingr has it native.

Transparent Pricing

Transparent Pricing

$105–$180/mo includes everything. No surprise bills for SMS, dynamic pricing, reviews, or kiosks. RunLoyal's add-ons can double or triple the base price.

Proven at Scale

Proven at Scale

5,500 locations and 90 employees vs. RunLoyal's sub-150 customer base. When your business depends on reliable software, scale and stability matter.

Pet Parent App

Pet Parent App

A dedicated native app for booking and updates. While RunLoyal offers a branded app, Gingr's app is backed by years of refinement and 9M+ platform users.

Smooth Onboarding

Smooth Onboarding

GingrU in-app learning platform plus hands-on training. RunLoyal users report difficulty getting live — Gingr's onboarding team has helped thousands of facilities launch successfully.

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Monthly Cost Comparison

See the true cost of running your facility when you factor in the features you actually need.

RunLoyal

$99 – $299+
/mo
$99 – $299+
/mo

Add-ons required

  • Software$99 – $299
  • SMS / texting+$25/mo
  • Dynamic pricing+$99/mo
  • External reviews+$49/mo
  • Kiosk+$39/mo
  • Video storage+$75/mo
  • Setup fee$500

Bottom line: A RunLoyal facility using SMS, dynamic pricing, and external reviews pays $272–$472/mo before factoring in the $500 setup fee. Gingr includes all core features at $105–$180/mo — a potential savings of $90–$290+ per month.

Your Team Already Knows Gingr

Gingr is the platform that thousands of boarding and daycare facilities trust every day. These aren't aspirational numbers — they're what we've already delivered.

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10M+
Pets
150M+
Reservations
9M+
Users
50M+
Report Cards

Ready for the Modern Evolution?

Join 5,500+ facilities that chose proven revenue over promises. See what Gingr can do for your business.