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Head-to-head · Pet Grooming Scheduling Software

DaySmart Pet vs Groomsoft

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 9 checks side by side
Higher score DaySmart Pet #2 in Pet Grooming Scheduling Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DaySmart Pet
Groomsoft #4 in Pet Grooming Scheduling Software 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Groomsoft

DaySmart Pet leads on 1 check, Groomsoft 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 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

DaySmart Pet is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $29.95/mo.

DaySmart Pet is the better fit for established salons wanting broad operations tools. Groomsoft is the better fit for groomers needing recurring bookings and mobile routing.

  • DaySmart Pet fits best

    Established salons wanting broad operations tools

  • Groomsoft fits best

    Groomers needing recurring bookings and mobile routing

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Pet 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Groomsoft 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in Pet Grooming Scheduling Software #4 in Pet Grooming Scheduling Software
Best for Established salons wanting broad operations tools Groomers needing recurring bookings and mobile routing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo (best) $29.95/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 3 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features DaySmart Pet 7/7 · Groomsoft 6/7
Online booking ✓ ✓
Pet records ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Payment processing ✓ ✓
Recurring appointments ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Recurring appointments, approval settings, and configurable online booking
  • Pet profiles include histories, photos, vaccination tracking, and reminders
  • Mobile plans include route optimization and mileage tracking
Cons
  • 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
  • Available on the web only
  • Text-message reminders require an additional SMS pack
  • No ongoing free plan after the 30-day demo
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…

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Groomsoft is cloud-based scheduling and business management software for pet grooming businesses, including storefront salons and mobile groomers. It combines online appointment booking, customer and pet records, payment processing, email…

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  1. DaySmart PetPet Grooming Scheduling Software 9.214-day trial
  2. GroomsoftPet Grooming Scheduling Software 8.930-day trial

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

  • Groomsoft — where it wins

    • Recurring appointments, approval settings, and configurable online booking
    • Pet profiles include histories, photos, vaccination tracking, and reminders
    • Mobile plans include route optimization and mileage tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on the web only
    • Text-message reminders require an additional SMS pack
    • No ongoing free plan after the 30-day demo

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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