Buyer's Guide · 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.
The shortlist
BarkSuite
$9 AUD/moBest for: Solo & small Australian salons wanting flat pricing
Pros
- Cheapest fully-featured option
- Free marketplace listing
- Aussie support, AUD billing
Cons
- Xero integration on roadmap
Petboost
$18 AUD/moBest for: Salons that need Xero + ABN invoicing today
Pros
- Xero integration
- Australian-built
- Card-on-file no-show fees
Cons
- Twice the price of BarkSuite
MoeGo
~$29 USD/moBest for: Multi-stylist or mobile fleets needing route planning
Pros
- Strong route planner
- Deep team scheduling
Cons
- USD billing
- Per-stylist fees stack up
- US-first support
GrooMore
~$25 USD/moBest for: Established salons happy with USD billing
Pros
- Mature platform
- Detailed reporting
Cons
- USD billing
- No AU marketplace
- Slower setup
PetPal
Free tierBest for: Hobby groomers testing the waters
Pros
- Free entry plan
Cons
- Lighter feature set
- Limited deposit handling
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 on Xero: Petboost is the safer pick today.
- 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.
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