What is the cheapest dog grooming software in Australia?

Of the products compared here, BarkSuite has the lowest verified paid starting price at $9 AUD/month. PetPal describes itself as free. Petboost uses subscription, booking and payment fees, while MoeGo and GrooMore publish higher prices in USD.

Which dog grooming software is best for mobile groomers in Australia?

BarkSuite works well for solo mobile groomers — bookings, SMS reminders and deposits all work from the van. MoeGo's route planner is stronger for multi-stop mobile fleets, but costs more in AUD.

Do any of these integrate with Xero?

BarkSuite provides a Xero CSV export. Petboost says its payments flow into Xero through bank feeds. Check each provider's current documentation for the workflow you need.

Can clients book themselves online?

BarkSuite, Petboost, MoeGo and GrooMore publicly document online booking. Check PetPal's current product before relying on a specific booking workflow.

Buyer's Guide · Updated 29 October 2026

Dog Grooming Software Australia

Name: BarkSuite
Price: 9 AUD

An honest comparison of the dog grooming software Australian groomers can compare — how they are priced, 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.

Start with the total cost at your booking volume: subscription, SMS, online payment fees and any staff or location charges. BarkSuite Basic is $9 AUD/month and Pro is $19; free plans elsewhere may suit a smaller workload. If route optimisation is essential, compare that before choosing on price.

The shortlist

BarkSuite

$9 AUD/mo

Best for: Solo & small Australian salons wanting flat pricing

Pros

Low paid starting price
Free marketplace listing
Aussie support, AUD billing

Cons

No route optimiser; direct Xero connection requires configuration

Petboost

Pro $65 AUD/mo at lower card volumes

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

Seglo

Free plan; Starter A$49/mo excluding GST

Best for: Businesses comparing a limited free plan with paid growth options

Pros

Free plan: one location and 50 bookings per month
Publishes AUD pricing

Cons

Paid plans exclude GST
Online payment fee and SMS segment charges are additional

Groomly

Confirm current pricing with provider

Best for: Groomers comparing an Australian-dollar alternative

Pros

Advertises AUD billing and onboarding
14-day trial

Cons

Trial requires a credit card
Pricing was not visible on the homepage when checked

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

MoeGo, GrooMore and PetPal sources checked 18 September 2026; Petboost, Seglo and Groomly checked 29 October 2026: BarkSuite’s pricing, Petboost pricing, MoeGo pricing, GrooMore pricing and PetPal. Seglo pricing and Groomly. 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: Compare free-plan limits with your likely bookings and messaging needs.

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