Groomsoft vs KennelBooker
Groomsoft
groomsoft.comKennelBooker
kennelbooker.comSide by side
| Figure | Groomsoft | KennelBooker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.95/mo | $44.91/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 6 |
| Spec score · Pet Care Software | 9.1 (#1) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Payments | Groomsoft Payments uses Fortis for integrated terminals, card on file, tokenized PCI compliant storage, surcharging and account updating. | Online payments run through Stripe, which the site identifies as a PCI DSS Level 1 provider; card numbers are handled by Stripe rather than stored by the business. |
| Pet records | Pet profiles store breed, birthday, gender, weight, behavior, vaccination data, tags and unlimited photos. | Pet profiles can track vaccination dates, dietary needs, medical conditions and care information. |
| Security | The company says communications use TLS encryption, payment cards are tokenized with PCI compliant Fortis, and data is backed up hourly at multiple off site facilities. | KennelBooker says customer data is encrypted on Microsoft Azure, access-controlled by staff logins and automatically backed up. |
| Support | Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm US Eastern Time, with after-hours email support and technical-problem emails worked as soon as received. | Customers can contact the support team through in-app chat and consult the online Knowledge Base. |
Plans
Groomsoft
- Free DemoFree
- FREE DemoFree
- SMS pack 100$10, paid once
- SMS pack 500$25, paid once
- Grooming Shops$29.95 a month
- Mobile Groomers$39.90 a month
- SMS pack 1,000$45, paid once
- SMS pack 5,000$200, paid once
- SMS pack 10,000$350, paid once
KennelBooker
- Dachshund$49.99 a month
- Dachshund$538.89 a year
- Beagle$65.99 a month
- Beagle$714.89 a year
- Husky$94.99 a month
- Great Dane$122.99 a month
In their own words
Groomsoft
Groomsoft is web-based software for managing a pet grooming business, with tools for appointments, payments, customer and pet records, and mobile grooming. Its calendar supports online booking, recurring visits, waiting lists, groomer schedules, business hours, and days off. Paid subscribers can send automated email reminders. Payment options include card processing, card-on-file storage, paperless billing, and plug-and-play terminals. Mobile groomers get route optimization, mileage tracking, live-traffic maps, and customer notifications when they are on the way. Profiles can hold tags, appointment histories, notes, unlimited pet photos, and vaccination alerts. Appointments sync with Google Calendar, and a MailChimp integration supports email marketing. Grooming Shops costs $29.95 per month; Mobile Groomers costs $39.90 per month. Both paid plans include 100 free text-message reminders, with additional messages requiring SMS packs. A 30-day free demo is listed. Subscriptions have no contract and can be cancelled at any time.
KennelBooker
KennelBooker has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.