Best dog grooming software in 2026
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Our method
Groomi is our software: we say so up front. For the five others, we only kept what each vendor shows on its official pages, accessed on October 19, 2026; “not stated” means we did not find it. Groomi’s features are checked in the software. Prices change: check with the vendor before deciding.
The best software for your situation
Salon or groomer working in French and English: Groomi
Built in Québec, used in Canada, the United States and Europe. Interface in French and English, reminders sent in your language, tax rates prefilled for 25 countries (US state sales tax, GST and QST, VAT), mobile grooming included, one price of CA$49.99 a month. Unlimited users, advanced statistics, accounting export and stock alerts included.
MoeGo
MoeGo Pay (cards on file, deposits, no-show fees), iOS and Android apps, route optimization from the Growth plan. From US$49 a month (Basic) to US$159 per van. Our MoeGo review.
Boarding and daycare: Gingr
Built for boarding, daycare, grooming and training, with waivers and vaccines completed before arrival (PreCheck), Gingr Payments and a branded app for your clients. Grooming plan at $109 a month. Our Gingr review.
Lowest entry price with payments: DaySmart Pet
From $29 a month with DaySmart Payments, Tap to Pay, a mobile app, a 14-day trial without a card. Texts and users capped by plan, forms from Deluxe. Our DaySmart Pet review.
Grooming and boarding on a budget: Pawfinity
Plans from US$55 a month billed yearly, boarding and daycare in Stay & Play or Royal, route help for several vans, a 7-day trial without a card. Our Pawfinity review.
Automatic “en route” notices: Groomer.io
Built for mobile grooming: route optimization, automatic “en route” calls and texts, payments through Clover or Square. $99 a month per van ($79 limited offer). Our Groomer.io review.
The six options in one table
Entry prices shown on October 19, 2026. Groomi’s price is shown in your currency; the others as each vendor states them.
| Groomi | MoeGo | Gingr | Pawfinity | DaySmart Pet | Groomer.io | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | CA$49.99 a month, all-inclusive: no per-staff or per-module pricing | US$49 a month (Basic); US$99 and US$159 per van (Growth, Ultimate) | $109 a month (Spa); $169 (Play) and $179 (Stay) for daycare and boarding; currency not stated | US$60 a month, US$55 yearly (Groom & Train); US$110 for all services (Royal); 2% exchange fee outside US dollars | $29 to $219 a month depending on the plan and use of DaySmart Payments; currency not stated | $99 a month per storefront or van ($79 limited offer); currency not stated |
| Unlimited users | Yes, same price | Basic: 1 member; higher plans billed per van | Not stated | Not stated | 1 to 6 users depending on the plan, then $9 per user per month | Priced per storefront or van |
| Unlimited clients | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Text and email reminders included | Yes, included with no quota | Text, email and phone reminders from Basic | Automated reminders; two-way texting as a paid add-on | Credits included (up to 250 a month with Royal), then from US$0.05 per text | 500 to 5,000 texts a month depending on the plan; two-way texting priced on request | Unlimited texts and automated calls |
| French interface | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Taxes built in | Yes, taxes and tax numbers on the invoice | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Mobile grooming | Yes: route map, travel fees, arrival window | Route optimization from Growth (US$99 per van) | Not stated | Yes, several vans | Yes (route planning) | Yes: route optimization, en-route notices |
| Intake form signed online | Yes, signed with a finger or a mouse | Yes (Digital agreement) | Yes (PreCheck) | Not stated | Digital forms from Deluxe ($69 a month) | Not stated |
| Online booking | Yes, requests approved by the salon | Yes, from Basic | Yes (customer portal) | Yes | Yes | Yes (booking requests) |
| MoeGo import | Yes: clients, pets and breeds | Not applicable | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Accounting export | Yes, included | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Advanced statistics | Yes: appointments and revenue for the day, week, month and last 6 months | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Stock alerts | Yes: alerts when it is time to reorder | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
How to choose your grooming software
- Your business: grooming only, or boarding and daycare too? Boarding software costs more and makes you pay for what you do not use.
- Mobile grooming: travel fees, a route map, an arrival window or “en route” notices?
- Language and taxes: do clients get reminders in their language, and does the invoice apply your country’s sales tax or VAT?
- The real price: price per van or per user, text quotas, paid add-ons, currency and exchange fees.
- The trial: test with your real clients before committing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best grooming software in Québec?
For a salon or groomer working in French, Groomi is built for that. Unlimited users, text reminders included and one price of CA$49.99 a month.
Which grooming software is available in French?
Of the six compared, only Groomi states a French interface on its official pages.
Which software should I choose for mobile grooming?
Groomi, MoeGo, Pawfinity, DaySmart Pet and Groomer.io have mobile features. Groomer.io sends “en route” notices; Groomi handles travel fees per client and the arrival window.
Sources
Official pages accessed on October 19, 2026:
Our detailed reviews
MoeGo vs Groomi
Built-in payments and a mobile app at MoeGo; French, tax rates for 25 countries and one price at Groomi.
Gingr vs Groomi
Gingr for boarding and daycare; Groomi for salon and mobile grooming.
Pawfinity vs Groomi
Pawfinity to mix grooming and boarding on a budget; Groomi for French and your country’s taxes.
DaySmart Pet vs Groomi
DaySmart Pet for entry price and payments; Groomi for French and one complete plan.
Groomer.io vs Groomi
Groomer.io for en-route notices and Clover or Square; Groomi for French and price.