Groomer.io vs Seglo

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.

Seglo provides grooming businesses with booking, pet-record, team-management, and payment tools on Android, iOS, and web. Its scheduling can account for grooming steps, staff skills, and equipment such as baths, tables, and dryers. Grooming Care tracks pet care cycles, suggests the next groom, and can automatically book from a pet’s cycle. Customer communications include email reminders, paid SMS reminders, photo messaging, and automatic Google review requests. Paid Business plans include online payments and Tap to Pay on iPhone; payment processing fees are separate. An optional AI Receptionist can handle routine booking calls using the business’s services and availability, while passing questions requiring human judgment back to the business. The free plan has no monthly fee and includes one person, one location, online booking, pet records, rostering, pay calculation, and commission. Paid plans include Starter at A$49 a month. Seglo lists live chat and email support; email support is during Australian business hours, with an intended response within two business days. It says it complies with Australia’s Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles and lists encryption and access controls among its safeguards.