TapGroom vs Argus

TapGroom7.9Visit Argus7.9Visit

TapGroom #6 in Grooming App 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit TapGroom

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Argus #7 in Grooming App 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Argus

• TapGroom fits best

  Small pet groomers wanting an affordable app suite

• Argus fits best

  Grooming teams needing pet records and branded apps

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Side by side

Feature	TapGroom 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Argus 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#6 in Grooming App	#7 in Grooming App
Best for	Small pet groomers wanting an affordable app suite	Grooming teams needing pet records and branded apps
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$14/mo	$10/user/mo (best)
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Android, iOS, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market
Features TapGroom 2/3 · Argus 0/3
Routine tracking	—	Not checked yet
Appointment booking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Reminders	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms	Android, iOS, macOS	Not checked yet
Grooming focus	General	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines online booking, reminders and detailed pet service histories Includes POS, inventory, reporting and kennel scheduling Free plan plus a $14/month Full License with multiple users	Pet profiles hold photos, notes, breed, size and grooming history. Online booking shows real-time availability and records appointments. White-label customer apps are published for iOS and Android.
Cons	The Free plan is described only as including basic features Full License is required for full features and unlimited data storage Its broad salon focus does not include personal grooming routine tracking	There is no free plan. Text message rates vary by the customer's phone country. Online booking does not process payments; checkout happens at the salon.
Our verdict	TapGroom brings appointment management, online client booking and pet records together with tools for running a grooming business. It is aimed at pet salon operators and groomers, particularly solo and small businesses seeking more than a… Read the review →	Argus is browser-based grooming software for salons that need appointment management alongside pet and customer records, staff schedules, checkout and reporting. Its scope suits individual businesses as well as multi-branch organizations,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TapGroom — where it wins

  • Combines online booking, reminders and detailed pet service histories
  • Includes POS, inventory, reporting and kennel scheduling
  • Free plan plus a $14/month Full License with multiple users

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is described only as including basic features
  • Full License is required for full features and unlimited data storage
  • Its broad salon focus does not include personal grooming routine tracking

• Argus — where it wins

  • Pet profiles hold photos, notes, breed, size and grooming history.
  • Online booking shows real-time availability and records appointments.
  • White-label customer apps are published for iOS and Android.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan.
  • Text message rates vary by the customer's phone country.
  • Online booking does not process payments; checkout happens at the salon.

• TapGroom7.9/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost grooming suite covering bookings, pet records and salon operations.

  Visit TapGroomFull verdict →
• Argus7.9/10 · Paid

  Pet grooming operations with booking, records, staff tools and branded customer apps.

  Visit ArgusFull verdict →