Australian businesses have run on Petboost since 2022, including teams from GrooMore
The short version
GrooMore is grooming-specific and cheap to start, with an SMS cap on every plan. It's US-billed. If you're a small salon that never sends many texts, that cap is fine. If your confirmations and reminders run on SMS, the cap is the thing that will bite you first.
Why businesses choose Petboost
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses. No compromises.
The USD subscription attracts your card's international transaction fee. Processing only differs if you take payments through GrooMore, where an Australian cardholder on US Stripe carries the international card surcharge and currency conversion
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Petboost
Built in Sydney
Australian
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Focus
Multi-vertical pet services
Customers
Australian pet businesses, running since 2022
Australian presence
Native. Built in Sydney, with Australian data residency, same-timezone support and pricing in AUD.
Pricing
$65-240/mo plus a 1.2-1.4% booking fee on card payments. Subscription $0 once your card volume reaches $7,500 a month on Pro, or $20,000 on Max.
No lock-in, cancel anytime
Where Petboost Shines
Built for Australian Businesses
US-based software simply can't match these Australian-specific advantages.
Businesses wanting to avoid USD subscription fees with FX conversion charges
Owners who value granular automation control with automation settings you can override per service
Businesses wanting intelligent reporting with 50+ InsightCards, forecasting, and geographic intelligence
Solo operators or small teams looking for modern software with no app download friction for pet parents
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
Where Each Platform Excels
An honest look at how each platform handles key functionality.
Feature comparison
GrooMore vs Petboost
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Both offer online booking; Petboost is passwordless and frictionless, GrooMore requires account setup
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GrooMore
Online booking page with customisable branding. Mobile-friendly. Requires account creation.
P
Petboost
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in 38 seconds for a returning customer and 56 for a new one, no app download
Pet Profiles
Pet information management
Both offer pet profiles; Petboost has a much larger structured attribute library
G
GrooMore
Pet profiles with breed info, vaccination tracking, per-pet saved pricing, notes
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Petboost
Full Petprint with 1,600+ pre-built attributes, vaccinations, care notes, family pets, emergency contacts, grooming preferences
Calendar & Scheduling
Appointment calendar views
GrooMore has solid calendar views; Petboost offers more specialised operational views
G
GrooMore
Day/Week/Month view and Agenda view. Customisable time range, first day of week, and calendar size. Multi-staff filtering.
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Petboost
Mission Control: up to twelve views (Workflow, Pets, List, Run Sheet, Photos, Roster, Grid, Stays, Team Members or Resources, Services, Spotlight, Courses) + intelligence cards
Route Optimisation (Mobile)
Smart routing for mobile groomers
GrooMore's standout feature for mobile groomers, and generally available. Petboost Magic Optimise is a paid add-on (Trips Booster) capped at 25 stops in one run, so GrooMore is ahead here today.
G
GrooMore
Smart scheduling based on address/traffic, route optimisation, nearby client search, driving distance display, ETA messages
P
Petboost
Trips Booster add-on
Booking Engine
Appointment creation and management
Both handle bookings well; GrooMore has a useful waiting list feature
G
GrooMore
Online booking with smart scheduling, waiting list with auto-notifications when slots open
Petboost differentiator: SMS payment links for outstanding invoices
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
Card on File
Saved cards for repeat payments
Both support saved cards via their respective payment processors
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
Pre-Authorisation
Automatically hold funds before appointments
Petboost differentiator: reduces no-show and payment risk
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
Pre-hold funds: a hold on the card on file 72 hours before the appointment
Card-on-File Collection
Collect and store card details at booking time
Petboost pairs card-on-file with pre-authorisation and deposits (pre-pay in full, a partial percentage or fixed amount, or none), set per business and overridable per service.
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
No-Show Charging
Charge clients for missed appointments
Both support charging for no-shows
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
SMS/Notifications
Appointment reminders and alerts
Both include SMS and offer 2-way messaging (Petboost through Communications Booster). GrooMore caps at 400-800/month; Petboost includes 500 to 1,000 a month depending on plan, with top-up packs available
G
GrooMore
Included SMS (400-800/month depending on plan). Two-way messaging.
P
Petboost
SMS from Australian +61 numbers, included in plan. 2-way inbox via Communications Booster add-on.
Package Management
Prepaid package credits
GrooMore does not offer prepaid packages; Petboost has a rich package experience
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GrooMore
P
Petboost
Self-service 24/7 purchase, coffee-card visual tracking, multi-pet sharing, a Top up prompt when a pack runs low
Gift Cards
Gift card support
GrooMore supports gift cards; Petboost does not currently offer this
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
Loyalty Programme
Customer loyalty/rewards programme
GrooMore has a built-in loyalty programme; Petboost does not currently offer this
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
Product & Retail
Inventory and retail product sales
Both sell products. GrooMore adds inventory tracking on top
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GrooMore
Built-in product management, inventory tracking, and retail sales
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Petboost
Products on invoices and in-store, no stock control
Automatic Actions
Configurable lifecycle automation per service
Petboost offers granular lifecycle automation per service; GrooMore has message-level automation
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GrooMore
Auto messages, auto emails, appointment reminders, rebook reminders
GrooMore has native apps; Petboost uses a PWA approach
G
GrooMore
Native iOS and Android app for business management
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Petboost
Progressive web app with passwordless login, offline-capable, add-to-home-screen, no app store friction
Accounting Integration
Syncing financials with accounting software
GrooMore QuickBooks is US-focused; Petboost supports Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds (Australian standard)
G
GrooMore
QuickBooks sync (US only)
P
Petboost
Stripe Bank Feeds to Xero (user-managed)
Google Calendar Sync
Two-way calendar synchronisation
GrooMore has Google Calendar sync; Petboost does not currently offer this
G
GrooMore
Two-way Google Calendar sync
P
Petboost
Intake Forms & Agreements
Digital forms, signatures, and documents
Both support digital forms and signatures
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GrooMore
Intake forms, digital agreements with signatures, document collection
P
Petboost
Digital agreements with e-signatures, customisable per service
Multi-Location
Multiple business locations
Both support multi-location; Petboost via Enterprise
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GrooMore
Business Elite plan (custom pricing)
P
Petboost
Yes (Enterprise)
API
Programmatic access for custom integrations
Neither offers a public API
G
GrooMore
P
Petboost
Feature comparison
GrooMore vs Petboost
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GrooMore
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Petboost
Australian-built
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Both offer online booking; Petboost is passwordless and frictionless, GrooMore requires account setup
Online booking page with customisable branding. Mobile-friendly. Requires account creation.
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in 38 seconds for a returning customer and 56 for a new one, no app download
Pet Profiles
Pet information management
Both offer pet profiles; Petboost has a much larger structured attribute library
Pet profiles with breed info, vaccination tracking, per-pet saved pricing, notes
Full Petprint with 1,600+ pre-built attributes, vaccinations, care notes, family pets, emergency contacts, grooming preferences
Calendar & Scheduling
Appointment calendar views
GrooMore has solid calendar views; Petboost offers more specialised operational views
Day/Week/Month view and Agenda view. Customisable time range, first day of week, and calendar size. Multi-staff filtering.
Mission Control: up to twelve views (Workflow, Pets, List, Run Sheet, Photos, Roster, Grid, Stays, Team Members or Resources, Services, Spotlight, Courses) + intelligence cards
Route Optimisation (Mobile)
Smart routing for mobile groomers
GrooMore's standout feature for mobile groomers, and generally available. Petboost Magic Optimise is a paid add-on (Trips Booster) capped at 25 stops in one run, so GrooMore is ahead here today.
Smart scheduling based on address/traffic, route optimisation, nearby client search, driving distance display, ETA messages
Trips Booster add-on
Booking Engine
Appointment creation and management
Both handle bookings well; GrooMore has a useful waiting list feature
Online booking with smart scheduling, waiting list with auto-notifications when slots open
Petboost differentiator: SMS payment links for outstanding invoices
Card on File
Saved cards for repeat payments
Both support saved cards via their respective payment processors
Pre-Authorisation
Automatically hold funds before appointments
Petboost differentiator: reduces no-show and payment risk
Pre-hold funds: a hold on the card on file 72 hours before the appointment
Card-on-File Collection
Collect and store card details at booking time
Petboost pairs card-on-file with pre-authorisation and deposits (pre-pay in full, a partial percentage or fixed amount, or none), set per business and overridable per service.
No-Show Charging
Charge clients for missed appointments
Both support charging for no-shows
SMS/Notifications
Appointment reminders and alerts
Both include SMS and offer 2-way messaging (Petboost through Communications Booster). GrooMore caps at 400-800/month; Petboost includes 500 to 1,000 a month depending on plan, with top-up packs available
Included SMS (400-800/month depending on plan). Two-way messaging.
SMS from Australian +61 numbers, included in plan. 2-way inbox via Communications Booster add-on.
Package Management
Prepaid package credits
GrooMore does not offer prepaid packages; Petboost has a rich package experience
Self-service 24/7 purchase, coffee-card visual tracking, multi-pet sharing, a Top up prompt when a pack runs low
Gift Cards
Gift card support
GrooMore supports gift cards; Petboost does not currently offer this
Loyalty Programme
Customer loyalty/rewards programme
GrooMore has a built-in loyalty programme; Petboost does not currently offer this
Product & Retail
Inventory and retail product sales
Both sell products. GrooMore adds inventory tracking on top
Built-in product management, inventory tracking, and retail sales
Products on invoices and in-store, no stock control
Automatic Actions
Configurable lifecycle automation per service
Petboost offers granular lifecycle automation per service; GrooMore has message-level automation
Auto messages, auto emails, appointment reminders, rebook reminders
GrooMore has native apps; Petboost uses a PWA approach
Native iOS and Android app for business management
Progressive web app with passwordless login, offline-capable, add-to-home-screen, no app store friction
Accounting Integration
Syncing financials with accounting software
GrooMore QuickBooks is US-focused; Petboost supports Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds (Australian standard)
QuickBooks sync (US only)
Stripe Bank Feeds to Xero (user-managed)
Google Calendar Sync
Two-way calendar synchronisation
GrooMore has Google Calendar sync; Petboost does not currently offer this
Two-way Google Calendar sync
Intake Forms & Agreements
Digital forms, signatures, and documents
Both support digital forms and signatures
Intake forms, digital agreements with signatures, document collection
Digital agreements with e-signatures, customisable per service
Multi-Location
Multiple business locations
Both support multi-location; Petboost via Enterprise
Business Elite plan (custom pricing)
Yes (Enterprise)
API
Programmatic access for custom integrations
Neither offers a public API
Last checked 7th September 2026 • Based on publicly available information
Our Focused Approach
We do fewer things exceptionally well rather than many things adequately. Our customers consistently tell us our design and user experience is miles ahead. Here's where we've intentionally focused elsewhere:
Route optimisation for mobile groomers
Available
Magic Optimise in Trips orders a day's run (up to 25 stops) with per-leg drive times, arrival times and a Google Maps hand-off. It is a paid add-on (Trips Booster) on Pro, Flex and Max, included on Enterprise
Two-way SMS messaging
Available
Available as Communications Booster add-on with dedicated Australian number and 2-way inbox
Product & retail inventory
Focused elsewhere
Petboost sells products as retail line items you add to an appointment invoice or sell in-store. What we do not do is stock control: no stock levels, reorder points or cost of goods. Use dedicated POS/inventory tools for stock.
Gift cards
Considering
Not currently supported
Loyalty programme
Considering
Not currently supported
Commission & tip management
Considering
Not currently supported. Use dedicated payroll software.
Google Calendar sync
Considering
Not currently available
Feature
Status
Our Approach
Route optimisation for mobile groomers
Available
Magic Optimise in Trips orders a day's run (up to 25 stops) with per-leg drive times, arrival times and a Google Maps hand-off. It is a paid add-on (Trips Booster) on Pro, Flex and Max, included on Enterprise
Two-way SMS messaging
Available
Available as Communications Booster add-on with dedicated Australian number and 2-way inbox
Product & retail inventory
Focused elsewhere
Petboost sells products as retail line items you add to an appointment invoice or sell in-store. What we do not do is stock control: no stock levels, reorder points or cost of goods. Use dedicated POS/inventory tools for stock.
Gift cards
Considering
Not currently supported
Loyalty programme
Considering
Not currently supported
Commission & tip management
Considering
Not currently supported. Use dedicated payroll software.
Google Calendar sync
Considering
Not currently available
If any of these are dealbreakers today, GrooMore may be better suited for your current needs.
Real Cost Comparison
Based on typical Australian pet business transaction volumes.
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual costs may vary.
Cost Type
GrooMore
Petboost
Annual Subscription
~$893-1,445 AUD (~$49-79 USD/mo x 12 + FX)
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo)
Subscription FX/Foreign Tx Fees (~10%)
~$89-145 AUD
$0 (AU-based)
Payment Processing (Card-Present 20% on $500K GMV)
~$2,800 AUD (~2.6% + $0.10 + intl fees on $100K)
Stripe 1.7% + $0.10
Payment Processing (Online 80% on $500K GMV)
~$14,400 AUD (~2.9% + $0.30 + intl/cross-border fees on $400K)
Stripe 1.7% + $0.30
Petboost Booking Fee
N/A
1.2-1.4% on card payments
Total Annual Cost
~$18,182-18,790 AUD
The subscription and rates above, applied to your volume
You may be paying twice with GrooMore
$49-79 USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards), plus US-based payment processing: ~2.9% + intl fees (vs Stripe 1.7% + $0.30 through Petboost; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%). With Petboost, you pay $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments), a booking fee on card payments (1.2% to 1.4% by plan), and Stripe's Australian rate as a separate Stripe charge.
What Could You Save?
Calculate your potential savings
Your savings depend on your business size and payment volume. Use the calculator below for a personalised estimate.
Business Pro starts at $65/month with 450 appointments included. Business Max at $240/month gives you unlimited appointments.
Total customer payments (all methods)
$1k$25k$50k
Appointments you expect each month
50450 (Pro)2,5005,000
Reminders and notifications sent
0500 (Pro)1,000 (Max)2,000
What percentage of payments go through card on file?
$2,000 cash/EFTPOS
80%card on file
$8,000 card
All cash/EFTPOSAll card on file
Business Pro
Subscription waived
Subscription waived. Your $65/month fee is $0.
Monthly fee$65$0
Appointments (100/month)Within limit
Team members$0
SMS (300 messages)Within 500 limit
Booking fee (1.4% on card payments)~$112
Stripe processing (card payments)~$160
Your Total Cost~$272
Hidden Costs of Non-Card Payments
$408/mo
20 of your 100 appointments are paid without card on file
Your card-on-file fee: $28/mo→Saves: $408/mo
$1 in fees saves $15 in hidden costs
Annual impact: $4,892/year in recoverable losses
Generous SMS Limits
Business Pro includes 500 SMS/month. Most businesses never hit these limits. You've set 300 SMS/month. You're well within your limit!
When to Upgrade
At your current revenue, Business Max becomes better value at 1,000 appointments/month. You're at 100.
Your Savings
Save $569+ per month compared to typical competitors.
Quick Plan Comparison
Business Pro
• $65/month (waived at $7,500+ card payment volume)
• 450 appointments included
• $0.40/appointment after 450
• 500 SMS/month included
• 1.4% booking fee on card payments
Business Flex
• $135/month (waived at $13,500+ card payment volume)
• 650 appointments included
• $0.50/appointment after 650
• 700 SMS/month included
• 1.4% booking fee on card payments
Business Max
• $240/month (waived at $20,000+ card payment volume)
• Unlimited appointments
• No per-appointment overage fees
• 1,000 SMS/month included
• 1.2% booking fee on card payments
All plans include SMS Power-Up Packs at $15 for 100 additional SMS if needed.
* Estimates based on $10,000 total revenue (80% card on file), 100 appointments, and 300 SMS. Hidden cost estimates use industry averages for no-show rates, cancellation losses, and admin time. Actual costs vary.
Calculate your potential savings
Enter your business numbers and compare total costs including international card and currency conversion fees.
Cost Comparison Calculator
See exactly what you save with Petboost
Start from a business like yours
$2K$50K$100K
11020
GrooMore
Standard
Subscription$69/mo($49 USD)
Payment processing$332/mo
Int'l card fee (+1.5%)+$150/mo
Currency conversion (+1%)+$100/mo
Total$651/mo
Salon: 3 staff included. 400 SMS/mo.
Save $311/mo
Petboost
Business Pro
Subscription$0 (waived)
Stripe processing (AU 1.7% + $0.30)$200/mo
Booking fee (1.4%)$140/mo(build into pricing)
Staff fees$0 (unlimited)
Foreign card fees$0 (AU Stripe)
Total$340/mo
If the booking fee is built into pricing: $200/mo
Annual savings: $3,736
Compared to GrooMore Standard at 100 transactions/month
GrooMore pricing from their pricing page. Verified 2026-09-07. USD converted to AUD at current exchange rates.
"Within just 2 days my calendar was up and running"
Grooming
"Huge shout out to the team at Petboost. After months of wasting time and money trialling other software, dealing with endless setup issues and ongoing emails, I finally threw in the towel and gave Petboost a go. Within just 2 days, all of my client information had been transferred, services created, staff added, and my calendar was up and running. Every question I've had has been answered so quickly, and the support team has been incredible throughout the entire setup process. The software itself is so well thought out and easy to navigate. From appointments and invoicing to pet profiles, grooming notes, banking integration and automation, everything just works seamlessly. It already feels like it's saving me hours of admin, and I can't wait to keep customising it over the coming months. I'm genuinely impressed with how smooth the transition has been. If you're a pet business looking for new software, I'd absolutely recommend giving Petboost a look."
"I bought this salon in Brisbane at the start of the year with my wife Andi. I've run businesses for 35 years but never a grooming salon, so I inherited a team of groomers, a full client book & software I hadn't chosen. This salon had been through several systems over the years & nobody here had any appetite for doing it again. I was extremely reluctant. I'm very glad we did. What stands out is that Petboost is built by people who actually understand this industry. I asked them once how to handle a price rise & instead of just answering me they went & wrote a proper guide on it for the industry. When I showed them the whiteboard my team writes out & rubs off every day, they'd already seen the same board taped up in salons interstate. They moved our data properly, which is the part I dreaded most. Reception takes payment on the card reader at the counter against the booking, so nothing gets written down twice. The reporting is what changed how I run it. I can see which days are running over capacity & which aren't, & which parts of the menu are earning. That turned a decision about taking on another groomer from a gut feel into something I could actually look at. I've used a lot of software over 35 years. This is the best in its field in Australia."
Craig H
The Grooming Salon - QLD
From solo operators to multi-location groups
Petboost fits your business. Whether you're a one-person mobile groomer, running a large facility with multiple staff and spaces, or managing several locations at once.
Solo Superstars
One-person operations with streamlined scheduling and automated payments.
1-tap booking management
Automated invoicing & receipts
After-hours self-service booking
SMS reminders on autopilot
Growing Teams
3-10 staff with resource management, shared calendars, and team coordination.
Multi-staff scheduling
Per-resource capacity limits
Team permissions & roles
Shared customer database
Large Operations
Multi-space daycare and boarding, high-volume salons, and busy multi-service businesses.
Bulk operations & admin
Multi-space capacity tracking
Volume pricing available
Advanced automation rules
Petboost Enterprise
Multi-location groups and franchises running every site from one HQ dashboard.
You're a US-based groomer and want a tool designed exclusively for grooming workflows
Route optimisation for mobile grooming is essential to your daily operations
You want 2-way SMS messaging included in the base plan rather than as an optional add-on
Selling grooming products and managing retail inventory is a significant part of your business
Commission and tip management for staff is critical
Gift cards and a loyalty programme are important to your customer retention
You're comfortable with US-based support and US timezone
QuickBooks Online (US) is your accounting platform
Recommended
Petboost?
You're an Australian pet business wanting local support and same-timezone help
Payment processing costs matter: Stripe's Australian rates instead of US international rates
You're a multi-service operator or plan to grow beyond grooming
You want to avoid paying USD subscription fees with FX conversion charges
You want SMS sent from Australian +61 numbers, included in your plan
You want accounting integration with Xero (via Stripe Bank Feeds)
You prefer modern software where pet parents can book without downloading an app
You want your monthly fee to disappear once you are busy, not grow
You want intelligent reporting with 50+ InsightCards, forecasting, and geographic intelligence
You need SMS payment links for collecting outstanding invoices
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
Still unsure?Book a no-pressure demo and we'll help you figure out if we're the right fit, even if that means recommending someone else.
Honest about change
The little bit of pain is generally 4 to 6 weeks. Then it clicks.
Switching to any new system is a big adjustment. Buttons are in different places, naming might be different, and the muscle memory you have built does not transfer overnight. We tell every customer the same thing: give it 4 to 6 weeks. Then, one day, you realise it is so much better.
Last verified: 7th September 2026 | Pricing and features sourced from www.groomore.com
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