GroomAI
GroomAI: A browser-based grooming suite connecting bookings, records, payments and AI operations support. Ranked #9 of 19 in Pet Grooming Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for salons seeking AI-assisted operations.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forSalons seeking AI-assisted operations
- Online bookingYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Connects booking, pet records, notes, forms and vaccination records
- Supports Stripe Connect deposits, payments, refunds and customer reminders
- Adds staff permissions, reporting, salon websites and an AI operations assistant
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published amount
- Browser-based access may not fit teams seeking native mobile workflows
- Payment integration is centered on Stripe Connect
Our verdict on GroomAI
GroomAI is a cloud, browser-based platform for pet-grooming businesses that want one operational workflow from appointment discovery through follow-up. It combines availability rules, online booking and service selection with client and pet profiles, photos, history, grooming notes, forms and vaccination records. Automated reminders, customer messaging, Stripe Connect payments, staff permissions, reports and a connected salon website extend the system beyond a basic calendar. Its workflows cover independent groomers, salons, mobile operators and multi-location teams, while the directory experience helps pet owners discover businesses and request appointments.
The published plans are Independent, Salon and Multi-Location, with pricing handled through contact with sales and current Canadian pricing shown during plan selection. Independent is aimed at one groomer needing connected booking, records, payments and follow-up. Salon adds shared operations, staff roles, permissions and reporting, while Multi-Location adds location controls, staff assignment and consolidated visibility. Stripe Connect supports deposits, full payments and refunds; it is the named integration, so payment and ecosystem fit are most direct for businesses already aligned with Stripe. Email and documentation are the listed support channels.
GroomAI’s breadth is its main differentiator: operational records, compliance-oriented forms, customer communication, staff eligibility and analytics sit alongside booking and payments, with an AI assistant focused on grooming operations. That scope suits salons wanting centralized administration and role-based control rather than separate tools for each task. The trade-off is a narrower platform footprint: access is web-based, and payment connectivity is centered on Stripe Connect. Businesses that prioritize native mobile applications, a wider integration catalog or a highly specialized single-purpose scheduler may prefer an alternative; salons seeking connected, AI-assisted operations across one or several locations are the clearest fit.
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GroomAI fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Online booking | Yes |
| Mobile grooming tools | Yes |
| Pet profiles | Yes |
| Appointment reminders | Yes |
| Staff accounts | Not verified |
| Payment processing | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Stripe Connect |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | groomai.ca |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
GroomAI integrations
GroomAI lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe Connect
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