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DaySmart Pet vs Groomsoft

Both stand on pet grooming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DaySmart Pet

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

DaySmart Pet combines scheduling, client forms, payments, and business reporting for pet-care operators. It has a 14-day trial, but no free plan; trial data is lost if the account is not activated before the trial expires.

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Groomsoft

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Groomsoft covers appointment management, pet records, payment processing, and mobile-grooming logistics in a web-based service. Consider the monthly plan cost and SMS balance rules when weighing its fit.

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The facts

	DaySmart Pet	Groomsoft
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Basic: $29 a month	Grooming Shops: $29.95 a month
Plans published	9	8
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	daysmart.com	groomsoft.com
On pet grooming software	#3 of 19	#1 of 19

DaySmart Pet: what it does well

Online booking accepts requests 24/7.
Automated reminders let customers confirm or reschedule.
Point of sale supports digital wallets and offline payments.
Reports include revenue, services, and inventory.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
QuickBooks requires a separate QuickBooks Online subscription.
Unactivated trial data is lost when the trial expires.

Groomsoft: what it does well

Supports online booking and recurring appointments.
Stores pet photos and vaccination tracking alerts.
Includes route optimization and live-traffic maps.
Paid plans include 100 free text reminders.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
Paid plans start at $29.95 a month.
More than 100 text reminders require SMS packs.
Text messages stop at zero balance unless auto-reload is enabled.

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