Pawbook
Pawbook: Affordable core scheduling with pet records, waivers, reminders, and payment tracking. Ranked #25 of 30 in Pet Grooming Scheduling Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for small studios wanting inexpensive core scheduling.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forSmall studios wanting inexpensive core scheduling
- Free planNo
- Paid from$18/mo
- Online bookingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Starts at $18 per studio monthly with a 14-day free trial
- Combines pet records, waivers, reminders, booking, and receipts
- Tracks payments across cash, cards, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal
Where it doesn't
- Does not process payments directly
- Web-only access limits mobile-specific workflows
- Recurring scheduling is not part of the stated feature set
Our verdict on Pawbook
Pawbook is a cloud-based CRM and scheduling platform built for pet grooming studios. It brings appointment scheduling, client and pet profiles, online booking, digital waivers, automated email reminders, staff profiles, payment tracking, and emailed receipts into one service. The feature set suits small studios that need core scheduling and operational records without a broad business-management system. Pet profiles can include breed, weight, temperament notes, service history, and emergency contacts, giving groomers a structured record for repeat visits.
According to the vendor’s published plans, Starter costs $18 per studio per month and includes unlimited appointments, customer and pet profiles, and email reminders. The booking portal is available as an add-on. Studio costs $38 per studio per month and adds the customer booking portal, while Pro costs $68 per studio per month and adds a full self-booking portal and priority support. A 14-day free trial is available. The plans provide a clear progression from internal scheduling to customer self-booking, with per-studio monthly billing.
Pawbook’s practical strength is its focused workflow: studios can accept online bookings, collect waiver acceptance, send reminders 24 hours before appointments, track payments made through multiple methods, and email receipts after logging those payments. Stripe and Postmark are the listed integrations. However, Pawbook does not process payments directly, and its platform access is web-only. The stated feature set also does not include recurring scheduling. Studios seeking inexpensive scheduling, pet records, staff profiles, and basic payment administration should consider Pawbook; businesses needing integrated payment processing, mobile support, or recurring appointment workflows should choose an alternative.
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Pawbook fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $18/mo |
| Online booking | Yes |
| Pet records | Yes |
| Automated reminders | Yes |
| Payment processing | No |
| Recurring appointments | Not verified |
| Staff scheduling | Yes |
| Mobile app | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Stripe, Postmark |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | pawbook.studio |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Pawbook integrations
Pawbook lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
- Postmark
Alternatives to Pawbook
- 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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