PawScheduler / GroomBoard vs PawScheduler
GroomBoard vs PawScheduler for solo groomers
GroomBoard vs PawScheduler at a glance
| What you're comparing | PawScheduler | GroomBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans | $19.99, $49.99, $79.99 a month | $9 (Starter), $19 (Solo), $39 (Salon) a month |
| Free option | Free plan with no time limit, up to 50 appointments a month | 14-day free trial, no credit card |
| Reminders | Email reminders on every plan (first 25 appointments a month on Free, unlimited from Basic). Text reminders from your own business number from Growth ($49.99). | SMS reminders included in every plan, unlimited on Solo and Salon |
| Payments | Stripe payments on Pro ($79.99). No PawScheduler cut. | Online payments through Stripe in every plan. Deposits and no-show fees on Solo and Salon. |
| AI features | AI assistant that books, reschedules and cancels for clients by text (Pro) | Owner-facing AI assistant for asking about your schedule, plus weekly insights (Salon plan), as described on its features page |
| Intake forms, waivers, vaccine tracking | Waivers on every plan, including Free. Intake forms from Basic. Vaccine expiration alerts from Growth. | Check GroomBoard's current feature list |
| Multiple groomers | Not the focus | Salon plan adds up to five staff accounts |
| Client import | Add clients manually or through your intake form link | CSV import and export |
GroomBoard details come from its own pricing and features pages, so they reflect how GroomBoard describes itself. Verified September 2026. Confirm on groomboard.com before you decide.
The honest read
On price, GroomBoard wins. At every tier it costs less, and it includes card payments, deposits and SMS reminders lower down the ladder than PawScheduler does, where text reminders start on Growth. If cost is your deciding factor and you don't need what PawScheduler adds, choose GroomBoard.
What PawScheduler adds is a free plan with no expiry, so you can run a light schedule at no cost for as long as you like, and an AI assistant that talks to your clients: they text your number, it checks your real calendar and books the slot. PawScheduler also includes digital waivers on the free plan, intake forms and daycare scheduling from Basic, and on Growth, texting from your own business number, vaccine expiration alerts, report cards and your day on a map with turn-by-turn directions.
How to decide in ten minutes
- Book five real appointments in each, including a multi-dog household.
- Look at what a client actually receives as a reminder.
- Check when you would need to move up a tier and what it costs then.
- Confirm you can export your client list from whichever you pick.
Common questions
Is GroomBoard cheaper than PawScheduler?
Yes. GroomBoard's paid plans are $9, $19 and $39 a month, against PawScheduler's $19.99, $49.99 and $79.99. PawScheduler's advantage is a free plan with no time limit.
Which is better for a solo mobile groomer?
Both are built for solo and mobile groomers. GroomBoard is cheaper. PawScheduler offers a permanent free plan and an AI assistant that books appointments by text with your clients.
Does PawScheduler have a free trial or a free plan?
A free plan with no time limit: up to 50 appointments a month, unlimited clients and pet profiles, digital waivers, and no credit card.
Does PawScheduler take a cut of payments?
No. Payments go through your own Stripe account, and Stripe's standard rate is 2.9% plus 30 cents.
Try it on your real schedule
The free plan covers up to 50 appointments a month. No credit card.
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