CalMov vs ShakeYourTail

CalMov is web-based booking software for mobile service businesses that accounts for travel between appointments. On Lite, businesses set a fixed travel gap themselves. Pro checks roads and expected traffic around a proposed appointment, then checks the journey again before confirmation. It can also calculate travel charges using distance or journey-time brackets for the one-way trip from the business base. Businesses can configure service distance, working hours, breaks, time off, booking notice and appointment start intervals. Reusable profiles can store details about a person, pet or vehicle; customers can retrieve saved profiles by email without an account or password. CalMov connects to Google Calendar to display confirmed bookings and consider busy time when checking availability. Booking pages can be linked or embedded on a business website, and payments use Stripe, subject to plan and location. Lite is free for one person and up to two services; unlimited services are available for $6/mo. Pro is $29 a month at the Founder price, with a stated standard price of $39. Team is listed at $49 a month at the Founder price, marked coming soon. During the founder launch, accounts support one person taking bookings.

ShakeYourTail is web-based dog grooming software for managing schedules, clients, pets, appointments, and documents. Its colour-coded calendar supports bookings with team members, while records can include client details, pet breed and photos, medical and grooming notes, vet contacts, and appointment history. Clients can book online or send appointment requests for the business to review and approve. Text and email reminders and confirmations include follow-ups for missed appointments and clients who have not returned. Businesses can take online payments and deposits through Lopay and SumUp, and create electronic contracts for clients to review and sign. Targeted email and SMS campaigns are available, with one campaign credit deducted for each campaign sent. Reports cover and export client details, appointments, marketing, and no-shows. The maker says it secures, updates, and backs up customer data. ShakeYourTail runs on the web and offers a free plan, paid plans from £15/mo, and a 30-day trial. Plan limits include SMS credits and support availability that vary by tier.