MountMonitor vs Taxidermy Systems
Both MountMonitor and Taxidermy Systems position themselves as software for serious taxidermy shops. This comparison looks at what each platform publicly shows today, so you can choose the better fit for your workflow.
MountMonitor
Complete taxidermy shop management platform used by 130+ shops across 5 countries. Job tracking, invoicing, POS payments, client portal, contracts, SMS and email automation, specimen tracking with QR tags, QuickBooks integration, and financial reporting. Built by a dedicated team that works with taxidermists daily. Plans from $49.99/month.
Taxidermy Systems
Taxidermy Systems positions itself as taxidermy business management software with work order tracking, customer management, invoicing, reporting, customer account access, online payments, multi-user access, and workflow tools. Publicly, it appears strongest around core recordkeeping, reporting, and traditional shop management functions. Pricing is not clearly published on the main marketing site.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Based on publicly available information from both platforms as of early 2026.
Where MountMonitor Goes Further
Both platforms cover core shop management. Here is where MountMonitor differentiates based on publicly available information.
Transparent Public Pricing
Every MountMonitor plan and price is published on our website. You can compare Lite, Standard, Pro, and Master without contacting sales. Taxidermy Systems does not clearly publish pricing on their main marketing site, which makes it harder to evaluate before committing.
Stronger Visible Social Proof
MountMonitor publicly shows 130+ shops across 5 countries, 47,000+ animals processed, and named testimonials from real businesses. Taxidermy Systems currently has a small Trustpilot footprint and does not publicly share customer counts or named case studies on their main site.
Clearer Public POS Positioning
MountMonitor publicly markets a dedicated taxidermy POS experience for in-person payments at the counter, alongside online payments and automated payment plans. Taxidermy Systems' public materials emphasize online payments and invoicing more than a dedicated in-shop POS experience.
Deeper Parts & Location Workflow
MountMonitor tells a strong public story around QR-based specimen tracking at the individual part level: capes, skulls, and antlers tracked separately by location (freezer, tannery, ready for pickup). Taxidermy Systems references game/fish management with status and location monitoring, but does not describe part-level granularity in the same depth.
Fee Passing & Payment Plans
MountMonitor lets shops pass 100% of processing fees to clients so payments do not cut into margins. Automated recurring payment plans are built in for larger jobs. These specific capabilities are not clearly described in Taxidermy Systems' public materials.
SMS & Email Automation
MountMonitor sends automated SMS and email notifications when jobs move through stages, with customizable templates on every plan. Automated client notifications via SMS are not clearly described on Taxidermy Systems' public site.
White-Label Branding
On Pro and Master plans, MountMonitor lets you use your own portal domain, SMS number, and email domain. Your clients see your brand, not ours. This level of branding customization is not clearly described in Taxidermy Systems' public materials.
Publicly Documented Feature Depth
MountMonitor publicly documents every feature across every plan, with comparison pages, detailed feature breakdowns, and transparent pricing. This makes it easier for shops to evaluate what they are getting before they sign up.
What Taxidermy Systems Does Well
A fair comparison means acknowledging where the other platform has strengths.
Core Shop Management
Taxidermy Systems appears to cover the core functions of running a taxidermy shop: work order tracking with due dates, customer management, invoicing, reporting, and multi-user access. For shops focused on traditional recordkeeping and workflow, it may be a solid fit.
Additional Workflow Tools
Public materials reference features like built-in customer chat, time clock functionality, game/fish management with status and location monitoring, and document signing. These suggest a broader toolset than basic work order software.
Responsive to Feedback
On Trustpilot, the team responds to reviews quickly and professionally. Users mention easy setup, a clean interface, and a responsive support contact.
Evolving Product
Taxidermy Systems appears to be actively developing and adding features. Reviewers note the team is always implementing improvements.
Which Platform Fits Your Shop?
Choose MountMonitor if you want:
Transparent pricing with all plans published publicly
Stronger visible social proof with 130+ named shops
A dedicated in-shop POS alongside online payments
QR-based part-level specimen and location tracking
SMS and email automation on every plan
White-label branding and fee passthrough controls
Consider Taxidermy Systems if you want:
Core shop management with reporting and recordkeeping
Built-in customer chat and time clock tools
Game/fish management with status and location monitoring
A basic option if you only need simple job logging
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
Taxidermy Systems appears to cover core shop management well, with job tracking, invoicing, reporting, and workflow tools. MountMonitor differentiates with a more modern public presentation, transparent pricing, stronger visible social proof from 130+ named shops, a dedicated POS experience, fee-handling flexibility, and a deeper public story around QR-based parts and location tracking. Both are options worth evaluating for your shop.