Pricing
Pet grooming software with no monthly fee
SmartGroom is a one-time software purchase rather than a recurring SmartGroom software subscription. The current price is $599 for the first 20 salons and $799 afterward.
That is the whole claim, and it stops there. SMS usage, hosting and domain registration are billed separately, so this is not software with no running costs — it is software without a monthly bill from us.
Billed separately
- SMS usage Not included
- Hosting Not included
- Domain registration Not included
These are ordinary running costs for any booking site. We list them here rather than in a footnote.
The arithmetic
What subscription software costs over time
Enter what you pay now. This multiplies it out and puts the one-time price beside it. Nothing more clever than that.
Subscription example
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This is an example using the figure you entered. It does not imply that every grooming platform charges that price. SmartGroom's SMS, hosting and domain costs are separate and are not included in either column.
Honestly
One-time pricing does not suit everyone
A subscription is a better deal for some businesses, and pretending otherwise would not help you decide.
Buying once makes sense if
- You have a steady book and expect to keep grooming for years
- You are the whole team, or close to it
- You want booking, records, reminders and no-show protection, not a growing feature list
- Predictable costs matter more to you than the newest release
A subscription may serve you better if
- You are opening this month and want the smallest possible first outlay
- You expect to add locations or staff and need the software to scale with you
- Boarding, daycare or payroll is central to your business
- You want a vendor shipping enterprise features every quarter
If the right column describes you, compare the platforms before you decide. Check current pricing on each provider's own site — it changes.
FAQ
Pricing questions
Is there pet grooming software with no monthly fee?+
Yes. SmartGroom uses a one-time software purchase rather than a recurring SmartGroom software subscription. The current price is $599 for the first 20 salons and $799 afterward. SMS usage, hosting and domain costs are separate.
What costs are not included in the $599?+
Three things are billed separately from the software purchase: SMS usage for text reminders, hosting for your booking site, and domain registration. SmartGroom does not charge a recurring software subscription, but these are real ongoing costs and should be budgeted for.
Does SmartGroom charge a fee per booking?+
SmartGroom does not charge a SmartGroom software fee for each booking. Payment processing through Stripe is a separate service with its own charges.
Why is the price $599 for the first 20 salons?+
$599 is the current documented launch price for the first 20 salons. After the first 20 salons the price is $799. Both are one-time software purchases.
Stop renting your grooming software
$599 once for the first 20 salons. SMS, hosting and domain costs are separate.