GroomBook

At a glance

• Editor score
  8.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Open source
• Best for
  Open-source users wanting broad core workflows
• Paid from
  Free
• Online booking
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Online booking with conflict-aware appointment scheduling
  • Pet histories, reminders, waitlists, and cancellation management
  • POS, invoicing, payments, staff tracking, and calendar sync

• Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosting requires deployment and ongoing administration
  • Native iOS and Android apps are not currently available
  • Pricing and paid-tier options are not defined

Our verdict on GroomBook

GroomBook is open-source pet grooming business software for solo groomers and small teams. It brings client booking, appointment scheduling, pet profiles, grooming histories, reminders, waitlists, cancellations, payments, invoicing, reporting, and staff management into a web application. Its progressive web app can also support offline work, giving groomers a browser-based option beyond a standard online calendar. The feature set fits businesses that want more than appointment booking without adopting separate tools for records, payments, and staff workflows.

Its strongest area is breadth across the daily grooming operation. Clients can book online, while the appointment calendar includes conflict detection. Groomers can store breed-specific service pricing and duration settings, track staff roles and productivity, and manage payment processing, receipts, and invoices. Automated SMS and email reminders support client communication, while waitlists and cancellation management help organize open capacity. This makes GroomBook a practical fit for teams seeking a central system for scheduling and business administration rather than a narrow booking tool.

The main trade-off is ownership and setup. GroomBook is designed for self-hosting, with documentation covering Docker Compose and Kubernetes deployment options, so it suits organizations prepared to manage deployment rather than those seeking a fully managed service. Calendar connections are available through iCal with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook. The current mobile experience is a progressive web app; native iOS and Android apps are described as upcoming. Choose GroomBook if open-source control, broad core workflows, and offline-capable web access matter most. Consider another product if native mobile apps or a managed, clearly tiered commercial offering are priorities.

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GroomBook pricing

GroomBook fact sheet

GroomBook integrations

GroomBook lists 4 integrations on its own site.

• Google Calendar
• Apple Calendar
• Outlook
• iCal

Alternatives to GroomBook

• ArgusA feature-rich grooming platform at $10 per active team member monthly.9.3
• DaySmart PetA broad operations suite for established salons that need more than scheduling.9.2
• CollarA broad scheduling platform for multi-site pet-care businesses.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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