Buyer's Guide · Checked September 2026

Dog Grooming Software Australia

An honest comparison of the dog grooming software Australian groomers actually use — what they cost in AUD, who they suit, and where each one falls short. We make BarkSuite, so we're biased; we've still done our best to summarise each tool fairly from current public information.

The shortlist

BarkSuite

$9 AUD/mo

Best for: Solo & small Australian salons wanting flat pricing

Pros

  • Cheapest fully-featured option
  • Free marketplace listing
  • Aussie support, AUD billing

Cons

  • Direct Xero connection depends on configuration

Petboost

Variable pricing model

Best for: Australian pet businesses wanting broader operational tools

Pros

  • Australian-built
  • Online bookings and payments
  • Advertises 24-hour migration

Cons

  • Subscription, booking and payment fees require a volume-based comparison

MoeGo

From $49 USD/mo per mobile van

Best for: Multi-stylist or mobile fleets needing route planning

Pros

  • Strong route planner
  • Deep team scheduling

Cons

  • Salon pricing starts at $79 USD per location
  • Higher cost than BarkSuite for a small Australian operator

GrooMore

From $49 USD/mo

Best for: Established salons happy with USD billing

Pros

  • Mature platform
  • Detailed reporting

Cons

  • USD billing
  • QuickBooks-focused bookkeeping rather than Xero

PetPal

Free tier

Best for: Hobby groomers testing the waters

Pros

  • Describes itself as free and Australian

Cons

  • Detailed pricing and feature limits were not publicly documented when checked

Sources checked 18 September 2026: BarkSuite’s pricing, Petboost pricing, MoeGo pricing, GrooMore pricing and PetPal. Competitor prices and features can change.

How to choose

  • Solo groomer, tight budget: start with BarkSuite Basic at $9/mo and upgrade to Pro when SMS becomes worth it.
  • Established salon using Xero: compare Petboost's bank-feed workflow with BarkSuite's Xero CSV export.
  • Multi-stop mobile fleet: MoeGo's route planner earns its higher price.
  • Just testing the idea: PetPal's free tier is fine to start, but expect to outgrow it.

Try BarkSuite free for 14 days

Pro trial — no credit card required. Cancel anytime.