Head-to-head · Pet Grooming Scheduling Software
DaySmart Pet vs Furbello
DaySmart Pet leads on 1 check, Furbello on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDaySmart Pet · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceDaySmart Pet · $29/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresDaySmart Pet · 7 of 7
DaySmart Pet scores higher on our rubric for pet grooming scheduling software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
DaySmart Pet is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $39/mo.
DaySmart Pet is the better fit for established salons wanting broad operations tools. Furbello is the better fit for studios and mobile groomers needing rich pet data.
- DaySmart Pet fits best
Established salons wanting broad operations tools
- Furbello fits best
Studios and mobile groomers needing rich pet data
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Side by side
| Feature | DaySmart Pet 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Furbello 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Pet Grooming Scheduling Software | #5 in Pet Grooming Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Established salons wanting broad operations tools | Studios and mobile groomers needing rich pet data |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo (best) | $39/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features DaySmart Pet 7/7 · Furbello 6/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pet records | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring appointments | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Staff scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | DaySmart Pet is business management software for pet groomers, daycare providers, boarding kennels, and mobile grooming businesses. Its core combines drag-and-drop appointment scheduling, a customizable online booking website, automated… Read the review → |
Furbello is cloud-based scheduling and operations software for independent groomers, salons, mobile groomers, and growing multi-groomer businesses. It combines an online booking page, live availability, appointment calendars, customer and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DaySmart Pet — where it wins
- Online booking, reminders, recurring appointments, and pet records
- Payments, payroll, commissions, forms, reporting, and employee scheduling
- Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with a mobile app
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at $29 per month
- The Basic plan supports one user
- Advanced texting, marketing, and payroll tools require higher tiers
Furbello — where it wins
- Detailed pet profiles with allergies, vaccines, behavior notes, and photos
- Live booking, conflict prevention, reminders, and staff availability tools
- Mobile-grooming routes with travel buffers, service areas, and travel fees
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access begins at $39 per month
- Priority support on Growth is marked coming soon
- Advanced reporting and automation access on Growth is future access
- DaySmart Pet9.2/10 · 14-day trial
A broad operations suite for established salons that need more than scheduling.
Visit DaySmart PetFull verdict → - Furbello8.8/10 · 14-day trial
Pet-focused scheduling with records, reminders, checkout, staff tools, and mobile routes.
Visit FurbelloFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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