Comparison
BarkSuite vs MoeGo
Both tools run a grooming salon. The difference is who they're built for. MoeGo is a US-first platform aimed at multi-stylist shops; BarkSuite is built for solo and small UK and Australian groomers who want self-serve bookings without the per-seat pricing.
At a glance
| Feature | BarkSuite | MoeGo |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Small to mid grooming salons (UK + AU first) | Larger US salons & mobile groomers |
| Starting price | $19 AUD / month (about £10) | From ~$29 USD / month, per stylist add-ons |
| Per-stylist fees | None — flat plan | Yes, scales with team size |
| Client self-booking | Public booking page included | Included |
| Deposits & cards on file | Included on Pro | Included (Stripe) |
| SMS reminders | Pro plan, usage-based | Add-on, usage-based |
| Forms (intake, T&Cs) | Email + SMS, link tracked | Email forms, e-sign add-on |
| Marketplace listing | Free public profile | Not offered |
| Setup time | Minutes — opinionated defaults | Longer — more knobs to turn |
When BarkSuite is the better pick
- You're a solo groomer or a 2–3 person shop in the UK, Australia or New Zealand.
- You want a flat monthly price, not per-stylist fees that climb as you hire.
- You'd rather pick from sensible defaults than configure 40 settings on day one.
- You want to be listed on a public grooming marketplace so new clients can find you.
When MoeGo might suit you better
- You run a US-based shop with multiple stylists and want deep per-stylist scheduling.
- You need a large mobile-groomer route planner with drive-time optimisation.
- You're already on the US payments and SMS stack MoeGo integrates with.
Pricing, plainly
BarkSuite is $19 AUD/month on Basic and $29 AUD/month on Pro — roughly £10 and £15 at today's rates. There are no per-stylist add-ons; SMS is usage-based on Pro. MoeGo's published pricing starts higher in USD and scales with the number of stylists and add-ons (SMS, e-sign, advanced reports), so larger teams pay considerably more per month.
The short answer
If you're a small UK or Aussie groomer who wants clients to book themselves without learning a CRM, start with BarkSuite. If you're a multi-stylist US salon running complex shifts and mobile routes, MoeGo is the more obvious fit.