MountMonitor vs MountManager
Both platforms help taxidermy shops manage work, clients, and payments. The difference is how deep each one goes once your shop gets busier.
MountMonitor
Full-depth taxidermy platform with specimen part tracking, tag printing, white-label branding, automated payment plans, contracts, and POS. SMS on every plan. Transparent pricing from $49.99/month.
MountManager
MountManager positions itself as a modern taxidermy shop system focused on client and job tracking, automated updates, POS, invoicing, integrations, and a hunter portal. Publicly, it appears strongest around admin relief, customer communication, and core workflow management.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Based on publicly available information from both platforms.
Where MountMonitor Goes Further
Both platforms handle the basics. Here is where the differences matter most for your shop.
Deeper Specimen Tracking
MountManager tracks mounts. MountMonitor tracks individual parts and locations. Tag every cape, skull, and antler separately with QR codes that survive the freezer and tannery. Know exactly where every part is, not just which job it belongs to.
Lower Payment Costs
MountManager charges 3% in-person and 4% online with no option to pass fees to clients. MountMonitor lets you pass 100% of processing fees to your customers, so payments don't cut into your margins.
Contracts & Payment Plans
Digital contracts with e-signatures and automated recurring payment plans are built into MountMonitor. Neither feature is prominently marketed in MountManager's current public offering.
SMS on Every Plan
MountManager gates SMS notifications behind their Pro plan. MountMonitor includes SMS on every plan, including Lite. Your clients get text updates from day one.
White-Label Branding
On Pro and Master plans, MountMonitor lets you use your own portal domain, your own SMS number, and send emails from your own domain. Your clients see your brand, not ours.
Transparent Pricing
All MountMonitor plan prices are published on our website. MountManager only shows their Starter plan at $50/month. Pro and Studio pricing is hidden until you contact them.
More Included at Entry Level
MountMonitor Lite at $49.99/month includes payments, client portal, contracts, invoicing, and SMS. MountManager's Starter at $50/month is a similar price point but does not appear to include SMS on that tier and charges higher processing fees.
Full-Time Support Team
MountMonitor is built by a full-time team dedicated to taxidermy software. When you need help, you're talking to the people who build the product and work with taxidermy shops every day.
What MountManager Does Well
A fair comparison means acknowledging where the other platform has strengths.
Hunter Directory
MountManager offers a "Find Taxidermist" feature that connects hunters directly with shops. MountMonitor does not currently include a public directory.
Square Integration
MountManager lists Square alongside Stripe for payment processing. MountMonitor currently integrates with Stripe.
Established Product
MountManager has been in the market and has built a taxidermy-specific product with solid core functionality around jobs, payments, and client updates.
Which Platform Fits Your Shop?
Choose MountMonitor if you want:
Broader business infrastructure beyond core shop admin
Deeper specimen-part visibility and location tracking
Digital contracts, automated payment plans, and fee passthrough
White-label branding for your portal, SMS, and email
SMS and email automation on every plan from day one
More control over how payments affect your margins
Consider MountManager if you want:
A modern taxidermy system focused on core shop admin, updates, and payments
A hunter portal that connects clients directly to your shop
Square as a payment processor alongside Stripe
What Taxidermists Say About MountMonitor
“We used to spend 20-30 minutes just checking someone in. Now it takes seconds. Our monthly cash flow has tripled.”
Wood Wildlife Studio
San Angelo, Texas
“Tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. The system has completely changed how we operate.”
Spirit of Africa Taxidermy
Howick, South Africa
“We've already shaved months off our turnaround times. For a 50-year legacy business, that's saying something.”
Skins & Scales Taxidermy
Naples, Florida
The Bottom Line
MountManager is a solid taxidermy platform that covers the core needs of most shops. MountMonitor goes further with deeper specimen tracking, lower payment costs, contracts, automated payment plans, white-label branding, and SMS on every plan. Both are good options depending on your priorities.