Groomer.io vs Pawfinity
Groomer.io
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| Figure | Groomer.io | Pawfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99/mo | $55/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Spec score · Grooming App | 8.3 (#5) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Spec score · Pet Grooming Software | 8.3 (#5) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Pet Care Software | 8.4 (#7) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Spec score · Pet Grooming Scheduling Software | 8.3 (#10) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Security | The company says data is backed up routinely, client information is not sold, and personal data is protected with technical, administrative and physical safeguards. | Official materials describe TLS encryption, multilayer firewalls, application security controls and automated daily backups. |
| Support | Groomer.io provides personalized onboarding, data import, training and ongoing support from its team. | Account dashboard support is available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, seven days a week; training videos are available 24/7, and active clients can call about emergencies from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. |
Plans
Pawfinity
- Royal Package$100 a month
- Groom & Train$55 a month
- Stay & Play$55 a month
- Groom & Train$55 a month
- Groom & Train$55 a month
- Stay & Play$55 a month
- Stay & Play$55 a month
- Royal Package$100 a month
- Royal Package$100 a month
In their own words
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.
Pawfinity
Pawfinity is a cloud business management system for pet-service businesses, including grooming salons, mobile groomers, kennels, daycare, and boarding facilities. It brings together grooming appointment scheduling, client and pet records with grooming history, expense tracking, employee organization, vehicle monitoring, and multiple locations. Kennel functions include feeding schedules, medication tracking, boarding check-in and check-out, and a separate boarding calendar. Listed plan features also include point of sale, stored payments, inventory, time clock and payroll, online booking, notifications, route mapping, and QuickBooks Connect. Two-way SMS is available; costs vary with message volume, inbound replies are free, and Royal Package includes up to 250 complimentary SMS credits per month. Flat-rate plans include unlimited calendars, appointments, employee logins, clients, pets, runs, and photos. Groom & Train and Stay & Play cost $55 a month billed annually; Royal Package costs $100 a month billed annually. A 7-day trial is available. Platforms listed are Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.