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AVImark vs Talkatoo

AVImark logo

AVImark

Veterinary

Long-running Windows practice management software for veterinary clinics, now part of Covetrus

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Talkatoo logo

Talkatoo

Veterinary

Veterinary dictation that types into any practice management system without needing an integration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AVImark the owner markets a different cloud platform as its strategic product, so AVImark development is maintenance paced and buyers should expect a migration conversation rather than a long roadmap.; Talkatoo because it types into whatever field has focus, a stray click sends a paragraph of clinical notes into the wrong patient record or the wrong field entirely.
  • They diverge on capability: AVImark covers Medical records, Talkatoo covers Veterinary vocabulary.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AVImark and Talkatoo actually diverge.

Attributes where AVImark and Talkatoo differ
AttributeAVImarkTalkatoo
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Veterinary).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AVImark

  • Medical records
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Invoicing and estimates
  • Inventory and controlled drugs
  • Reminders
  • Add-on modules

Only in Talkatoo

  • Veterinary vocabulary
  • Types anywhere
  • Mobile dictation
  • Custom shortcuts
  • Ambient note drafting
  • Multi-user accounts

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AVImark

  • A single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an IT providernot Talkatoo
  • A practice whose staff are fast in AVImark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of movingnot Talkatoo
  • A rural clinic with poor connectivity that cannot depend on a browser based systemnot Talkatoo
  • A practice buying Covetrus pharmacy and supplies that wants prescription workflow in the same systemnot Talkatoo

Talkatoo

  • A clinician finishing records after hours because typing during consultations is too slownot AVImark
  • A mixed or equine practice writing notes in a vehicle between farm visitsnot AVImark
  • A practice on an older on-premise system that no modern tool will integrate withnot AVImark
  • A group wanting faster record completion without replacing the practice management systemnot AVImark

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AVImark

  • The owner markets a different cloud platform as its strategic product, so AVImark development is maintenance paced and buyers should expect a migration conversation rather than a long roadmap.
  • Meaningful capabilities including imaging, client communication and wellness plans are separately priced modules, so the quoted base licence understates what a working configuration costs.
  • It is Windows and server based, which pushes hardware, backup and IT support costs onto the practice and rules out browser or tablet use in the examination room.
  • The interface is keyboard driven and dated, which suits long-serving staff but slows new hires and makes onboarding relief staff harder.
  • Data lives in a local database with limited export tooling, so extracting a clean history when moving to another system is a paid conversion project rather than a download.

Talkatoo

  • Because it types into whatever field has focus, a stray click sends a paragraph of clinical notes into the wrong patient record or the wrong field entirely.
  • Recognition accuracy varies with accent, background noise and ward acoustics, and a busy consulting room is the worst case rather than the exception.
  • It is priced per user, so a practice with locums and part-time clinicians pays for seats that dictate a handful of times a month.
  • Everything it produces is free text, so nothing is captured in a discrete field and the notes do not feed reporting, recall lists or any future structured data project.
  • Ambient drafting produces a record that reads as complete but may contain errors of omission, and the clinician remains responsible for a document they did not write and may not read carefully.

Pricing, plan by plan

AVImark

On request
  • AVImark$undefined/year
    • Licence plus annual maintenance and support agreement
    • Add-on modules priced individually
    • Server, backup and workstation costs borne by the practice

Talkatoo

On request
  • Talkatoo$undefined/year
    • Per-user subscription
    • Ambient note drafting priced separately
    • Volume pricing for multi-site groups

Which should you pick?

Choose AVImark if

  • You need medical records.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.
AVImark review

Choose Talkatoo if

  • You need veterinary vocabulary.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want types anywhere.
Talkatoo review

Questions people ask

Is AVImark or Talkatoo better?
Neither clearly leads. AVImark starts at On request and Talkatoo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AVImark or Talkatoo?
AVImark starts at On request and Talkatoo at On request.
Does AVImark or Talkatoo run on more platforms?
AVImark runs on Windows. Talkatoo runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
What is AVImark best used for?
AVImark is most often used for a single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an it provider, a practice whose staff are fast in avimark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of moving, a rural clinic with poor connectivity that cannot depend on a browser based system, a practice buying covetrus pharmacy and supplies that wants prescription workflow in the same system. Of those, a single site clinic that wants the lowest ongoing software cost and already has a server and an it provider and a practice whose staff are fast in avimark and where retraining cost outweighs the benefits of moving are not what Talkatoo is typically brought in for.
What can AVImark do that Talkatoo cannot?
AVImark covers Medical records, Appointment scheduling, Invoicing and estimates, Inventory and controlled drugs. Talkatoo covers Veterinary vocabulary, Types anywhere, Mobile dictation, Custom shortcuts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AVImark: Who owns AVImark now?

Covetrus, following its spin-out from Henry Schein in 2019 and its move to private ownership in 2022. It was originally a McAllister Software Systems product.

Talkatoo: Does Talkatoo integrate with my practice management system?

It does not need to. It sends text to whatever field your cursor is in, which is why it works with systems that have no integration programme at all.

AVImark: Is AVImark being discontinued?

No announcement of that, but Covetrus positions Pulse as its cloud platform. Ask for written roadmap commitments before signing a multi-year agreement.

Talkatoo: Is the dictated audio stored?

Recognition is processed in the cloud. Ask specifically how long audio and transcripts are retained and where, because consultation recordings can contain client personal information.

AVImark: Can AVImark be run in the cloud?

Only by hosting it on a remote Windows server. It is not a browser application.

Talkatoo: Will it fill in structured fields in my records?

No. It produces free text. If you need discrete, searchable clinical data, dictation is the wrong tool for that part of the record.

AVImark: Is it cheaper than cloud practice management systems?

On licence cost yes, but add server, backup, IT support and paid modules before making the comparison.

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