How much does Gingr cost?
As of 2026, Gingr is priced from about $109/month for its Spa plan up to $179/month for its top Stay plan, and it commonly adds one-time setup and onboarding fees on top. Gingr is built for full boarding-and-daycare facilities. A solo or small grooming business usually pays far less with GroomBoard, which is a flat $19/month (Solo) or $39/month (Salon) with SMS included and no setup fee.
Gingr is facility-management software aimed at boarding, daycare, and large multi-service operations. Its published plans run $109/month (Spa), $169/month (Play), and $179/month (Stay — that top price assumes you use Gingr's Integrated Payments; it is $209/month without). Annual billing brings those to roughly $100, $142, and $154 per month. Gingr typically requires an onboarding call and a one-time setup fee, so the real first-year cost is higher than the monthly sticker suggests.
For an independent groomer or a small grooming salon, most of what Gingr charges for — kennel management, boarding calendars, facility operations — goes unused. You end up paying $109+/month for capabilities that do not apply to a chair-based grooming business.
GroomBoard is built specifically for groomers: online booking, automated SMS reminders, pet profiles, and Stripe payments at a flat $19/month (Solo) or $39/month (Salon), with no setup fee, no onboarding call, and a 7-day free trial. For the full line-by-line Gingr breakdown with current tiers, see the comparison below.
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How much does pet grooming software cost?
Most pet grooming software costs between about $20 and $200+ per month, depending on the tier, the number of groomers, and whether SMS texting is an extra add-on. GroomBoard is a flat $9/month (Starter), $19/month (Solo), or $39/month (Salon) with SMS reminders included and a 7-day free trial — no setup fee and no per-message texting charges.
Is there free dog grooming software?
There are a few free or freemium grooming tools, but they typically cap the number of clients, leave out SMS reminders, or fund themselves with ads and paid add-ons. GroomBoard is not free, but at $9/month with a 7-day free trial (no credit card) it usually ends up cheaper than a "free" tool once you add the booking and texting features groomers actually rely on.
What software do dog groomers use?
Dog groomers use grooming-specific business software to handle online booking, calendar scheduling, client and pet records, and automated SMS reminders. Common options include GroomBoard, MoeGo, Gingr, DaySmart Pet, and Groomsoft — and independent or mobile groomers often choose a lighter, flat-priced tool like GroomBoard from $9/month.
Do dog groomers need insurance?
Yes — most working groomers carry general liability insurance plus pet-care (animal bailee) coverage, and it is often required before you can rent salon space or get a business license. For an independent groomer, combined coverage typically runs in the range of $30 to $60 per month, though it varies by location, coverage limits, and claims history.