Honest comparison
MyHorseBase vs Stable Secretary
Stable Secretary is a long-standing US horse records app with multiple sub-products. MyHorseBase is an all-in-one European alternative. Here's how they actually compare — every competitor claim sourced from Stable Secretary's public pricing page.
- Facts only, sourced
- One app, not four
- Free plan, no card
Who should pick which?
Pick Stable Secretary if you're a US-based stable, you want a long-established product with a US support team, and you prefer to buy a narrow tool that does one job. The optional managed data-entry service is genuinely unique. Pick MyHorseBase if you're in Europe (or want to invoice in one of 11 workspace currencies), want a permanent free plan instead of a trial, want one app that covers boarding + lessons + breeding + finance without picking between sub-products, or need a non-English UI. Both are honest tools; they serve different buyers. We've linked our claims to Stable Secretary's pricing page so you can verify them yourself.
Features
Where Stable Secretary shines
Long history in the US market, multiple specialized sub-plans (Professional, Performance, Essentials, Go!) so you can pick a narrow product, optional managed data-entry service.
Where MyHorseBase shines
One product instead of four to choose between, free plan for up to 3 horses, 11 workspace currencies, 10-language UI, EU-hosted with GDPR compliance, and breeding included on Pro.
Pricing model
Stable Secretary plans start at $1.99–$12/month and scale with active horses (source: stablesecretary.com/pricing). MyHorseBase: €0 free / Pro €9 Early Access (regular €15) / €39 Business — flat, no per-horse pricing.
Choosing a plan
Stable Secretary asks you to compare 4 separate products with different feature sets. MyHorseBase has one product on three tiers — you don't have to figure out which sub-product fits.
Languages
Stable Secretary is offered in English. The MyHorseBase interface ships in 10 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish.
All-in-one scope
MyHorseBase includes boarding contracts, monthly invoicing, lessons, breeding, owner portal and travel paperwork in a single app — features that, according to Stable Secretary's public product pages as of September 2026, are split across separate products.
Side-by-side (sourced from public pricing pages)
| Starting price | €0 (free plan) | From $1.99–$12/mo, scales with horses |
|---|---|---|
| Number of products to choose | 1 | 4 (Pro, Performance, Essentials, Go!) |
| Permanent free plan | Yes, up to 3 horses | 30-day trial only |
| Languages | 10 | English |
| Currency | 11 currencies, per workspace | USD |
| Data residency | EU-hosted, GDPR | US-hosted |
| Boarding + lessons + breeding in one app | Yes | Split across products |
FAQ
Is this comparison fair?
We only state facts from Stable Secretary's public pricing page (stablesecretary.com/pricing, retrieved 2026). If something is inaccurate, email us and we'll correct it immediately.
Is Stable Secretary bad?
No — it's a well-regarded US product with a loyal customer base. We just target a different audience: EU users, multi-language needs, all-in-one buyers, and people who want a free plan.
Can I migrate from Stable Secretary?
Yes. Export your records as CSV from Stable Secretary and import them into MyHorseBase. Support will help with the field mapping.
Why is your free plan unlimited time?
Because we'd rather you stay with us long-term on the right plan than rush a trial decision. Free covers 3 horses; upgrade only when you grow.
Do you update this page when pricing changes?
Yes — we re-verify against stablesecretary.com/pricing periodically and update both sides.
Try MyHorseBase free
One product, three tiers, free forever for up to 3 horses.
All claims about Stable Secretary are sourced from stablesecretary.com/pricing. Stable Secretary is a trademark of its respective owner; this page is for comparative informational purposes only.
