Collar vs Groomer.io
Collar
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| Figure | Collar | Groomer.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £49/mo | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Pet Grooming Software | 8.5 (#4) | 8.3 (#5) |
| Spec score · Pet Grooming Scheduling Software | 8.4 (#9) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Online booking | Groomers can accept booking requests 24/7, with availability governed by rules for breed, size, coat type, staff availability and capacity. | Clients can book 24/7, use approval-based booking, or submit appointment requests for later confirmation. |
| Payments | Businesses can request deposits, automatically charge cards on file after appointments, and adjust the final total before payment. | Square and Clover integrations support online and in-person payments, deposits, card-on-file, Apple Pay and Google Pay. |
| Scheduling | The system supports groomer-specific schedules or shared schedules across services, with availability and capacity management. | Mobile groomers can use map-based scheduling and route optimization, while salons can use Blocks, Maps and Slots views. |
| Security | Collar says data is encrypted, user personal data or activity is not tracked or shared with third parties, requests use SSL encryption over a proxy tunnel, and Stripe handles payment processing. | The company says data is backed up routinely, client information is not sold, and personal data is protected with technical, administrative and physical safeguards. |
| Support | The pricing page includes email support and monthly service setup and advisory sessions, with one session on Essential, two on Premium and four on Business. | Groomer.io provides personalized onboarding, data import, training and ongoing support from its team. |
Plans
In their own words
Collar
Collar is pet-business software for grooming appointments, scheduling, payments, and related operations. Groomers can accept booking requests around the clock, with availability controlled by breed, size, coat type, staff availability, and capacity rules. Schedules may be groomer-specific or shared across services. Automated reminders can use in-app chat, email, or SMS, based on customer preferences and past interactions. Businesses can request deposits, charge cards on file after appointments, and adjust totals before payment. Collar Chat supports text, photo, video, and report sharing, plus ready-to-collect notifications. Pet and owner profiles can store vaccination details, grooming notes, and contact information. Other listed tools include marketing campaigns, e-commerce, multi-site management, reporting, tagging automations, and staff task management. Collar runs on Android, iOS, and the web, with Stripe handling payment processing. Plans cost 49.00 GBP, 99.00 GBP, or £199 a month, with a 14-day trial.
Groomer.io
Groomer.io is business software for pet grooming salons, mobile groomers and hybrid teams. It brings appointment scheduling, customer and pet records, messaging, and reminders together. Clients can book at any time, request an appointment for later confirmation, or use approval-based booking. Mobile groomers get map-based scheduling and route optimization; salons can use Blocks, Maps and Slots views. The service sends unlimited two-way SMS from a dedicated business number, along with automated calls and texts. Square and Clover integrations cover online and in-person payments, deposits, saved cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Groomer.io also offers grooming-focused websites and manages their setup and upkeep. Reports cover income, tips, deposits and employee performance, while time-clock and commission tracking can support payroll. It runs on Android, iOS and web, with M1 Mac computers supported. The Software plan is $99 a month, with a listed limited-time offer of $79/month per storefront or van. A 14 Day Free Trial is available; there is no free plan.