Built for Serious Taxidermy Operations. Not Basic Job Trackers.
Most taxidermy software focuses on basic job tracking. MountMonitor is built for managing full operations at scale.
A proven taxidermy operations platform refined through years of real-world use in working shops processing hundreds to thousands of animals, from intake to final delivery. Whether you're running a growing shop or handling high-volume production, MountMonitor scales with you.
MountMonitor
A complete taxidermy operations platform built and proven inside working shops. Tracks every specimen part and location with QR tags. Handles payments, contracts, automated payment plans, and SMS on every plan. Transparent pricing from $49.99/month.
MountManager
A newer entrant to the taxidermy software space, only a few months old and still finding its footing. Covers the basics like client records and job status, but the deeper operational tooling that working shops depend on is not there yet.
What is MountManager?
MountManager is a newer entrant to the taxidermy software space, only a few months old and still finding its footing. It covers the basics like client records, job updates, and simple workflow tasks, which can work for smaller or early-stage shops looking for a straightforward way to log jobs and communicate with clients.
MountMonitor has been refined for years inside working shops, processing real volume from intake to final delivery. If you are comparing MountManager pricing, MountManager features, or reading a MountManager review and looking for a more complete, proven alternative, MountMonitor is the full operations platform, with specimen part tracking, automated payment plans, digital contracts, a dedicated POS, and SMS automation on every plan.
This MountMonitor vs MountManager comparison breaks down the differences across features, pricing, and what each platform actually delivers in the real world.
What Real Operations Need vs What You Get
The features that matter once your shop is processing real volume, and how each platform stacks up.
Why Serious Shops Choose MountMonitor
Once your shop gets busy, the gaps in basic job trackers start to hurt. Here is what real taxidermy operations actually need.
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.
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.
Start Simple. Scale When You Need To.
Many shops start with MountMonitor to get organized early, then grow into more advanced features like part tracking, automation, and payments as their workload increases. You don't need to change systems later. Everything is already there when you need it.
Most shops don't outgrow MountMonitor. They grow into it.
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
SMS and email automation on every plan from day one
More control over how payments affect your margins
MountManager may suit you if:
You're just getting started and only need basic job tracking
You want a digital log book and basic client comms with a generic, higher-rate point of sale
Advanced features like part tracking, payment plans, and automation aren't priorities yet
What Taxidermists Say About MountMonitor
“Since switching to MountMonitor, our monthly cash flow has tripled. Clients pay faster, and what once took 20-30 minutes now takes seconds.”
Wood Wildlife Studio
San Angelo, Texas
“The client portal alone has been a game changer. I'm picking up new customers because of it, and they're paying quicker too.”
Turkey Mountain Taxidermy
Rome, Georgia
“For nearly 50 years we did everything by hand. Now MountMonitor handles it all — we've already shaved months off our turnaround times.”
Skins & Scales Taxidermy
Naples, Florida
The Bottom Line
Choosing the right system is not just about features. It is about using something that has been proven in real shop environments. If you are running a serious operation, tracking specimens, parts, payments, and clients at scale, MountMonitor was built for you.