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GroomTower vs Lumi
Both stand on pet grooming scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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GroomTower brings scheduling, pet records, payments, and staff reporting together for grooming salons. Buyers should note that the free trial has no stated duration and MMS is reserved for higher plans.
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Lumi brings salon scheduling, customer messaging, payment handling, and pet records together. Check the plan’s staff, booking, and SMS limits against your salon’s needs before choosing.
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| GroomTower | Lumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Seedling: 49 NZD a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | groomtower.com | lumiplatform.co.nz |
| On pet grooming scheduling software | #22 of 30 | #18 of 30 |
GroomTower: what it does well
- Pet profiles include medical notes and vaccination tracking
- Branded portal checks booking availability automatically
- Payment tools include deposits, refunds, and tips
- Staff tools include time and commission tracking
- Free trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- MMS is limited to Professional and Enterprise plans
Lumi: what it does well
- Drag-and-drop calendar designed to prevent double bookings
- Customers can manage appointments by two-way SMS
- Pet profiles store health and grooming details
- Accepts Stripe, Square, and in-person payments
- 14-day trial on Seedling and Grow
What to know first
- No free plan
- Seedling includes one staff member and 50 bookings monthly
- Xero integration is available only on Flourish
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