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MoeGo Pricing in 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown (Plans, SMS, Add-Ons)

GroomBoard Team·· 4 min read

MoeGo is one of the most feature-rich grooming platforms on the market — and one of the most expensive once you add SMS. This page walks through every publicly listed MoeGo price, the add-ons that inflate your real monthly bill, and the cheaper alternatives groomers consistently benchmark against. All pricing verified as of May 2026.

MoeGo Pricing Plans (2026)

MoeGo uses tiered pricing with a few publicly listed plans and custom quotes for higher tiers. Common public price points:

PlanMonthly priceBest forKey limitation
Starter / Solo~$39/moSingle groomer testing the platformSMS is an add-on
Pro / Growth~$99-139/moSmall salons or active mobile groomersAdds reporting but still no SMS
Premium / Enterprise~$199-239+/moMulti-location, high-volume operationsCustom quote, sales call required

Pricing is often presented as "starting at" — your final quote can climb based on the number of staff, locations, and which add-ons you activate.

The MoeGo Add-Ons That Inflate Your Bill

This is where MoeGo's pricing surprises new customers. Common add-ons:

  • SMS messaging suite — starts around $100/month for the basic bundle. Includes appointment reminders, two-way chat, and broadcast messages. For most solo groomers, this single add-on doubles the platform cost.
  • Online payment processing — standard 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. Some plans add a platform fee on top.
  • Marketing automation — email campaigns, win-back flows, and review-request automation can be paid add-ons on lower tiers.
  • Additional users / locations — multi-location and additional staff seats often trigger plan upgrades.
  • Onboarding / training — paid onboarding sessions are common for new accounts on higher tiers.

Real Annualized Cost: What Solo Groomers Actually Pay

The annualized math for a typical solo mobile groomer on MoeGo, assuming 200 SMS/month and standard payment volume:

Cost componentStarterPro / Growth
Base subscription (12 months)$468$1,188-1,668
SMS messaging add-on (12 × $100)$1,200$1,200
Marketing add-on (optional)~$0-360often included
Year 1 total$1,668-2,028$2,388-2,868

For comparison, a solo groomer on GroomBoard Solo pays $228/year ($19 × 12). SMS is included. There is no marketing add-on tax. The savings: $1,440-2,640 per year.

Is MoeGo Worth the Price?

MoeGo earns its higher cost if you are:

  • A mobile groomer running 8+ stops/day across a wide service area (route optimization saves real time)
  • A grooming chain with 2+ locations or 5+ employed groomers
  • A high-volume operation using marketing automation as a serious revenue driver (email campaigns, win-back flows)

MoeGo is hard to justify if you are:

  • A solo groomer doing 4-6 appointments per day
  • A small salon with 2-3 groomers
  • Trying to keep software cost under $50/month
  • Frustrated by SMS being charged as a separate add-on

Cheaper Alternatives for Grooming-Only Businesses

The three platforms groomers most often benchmark against MoeGo:

  1. GroomBoard — $19/mo (Solo) or $39/mo (Salon). SMS included. Purpose-built for grooming. 14-day free trial, no credit card.
  2. Gingr — $105-175/mo. Stronger if you also offer boarding/daycare. SMS still an add-on. See Gingr pricing breakdown.
  3. DaySmart Pet / Groomsoft — mid-range, $35-65/mo, older UX, SMS usually extra.

Deeper reads: Gingr vs MoeGo vs GroomBoard · MoeGo vs GroomBoard side-by-side · MoeGo vs GroomBoard pricing & features.

How to Switch from MoeGo (If You Decide To)

Switching from MoeGo is straightforward. Your clients live in your phone and your head, not in the software. Five steps:

  1. Export your clients from MoeGo's Reports → Customer Export. You get a CSV.
  2. Start a free GroomBoard trial — 60 seconds, no credit card.
  3. Upload the CSV in onboarding. Clients and pets land in your dashboard in ~2 minutes.
  4. Set your services and availability. Add prices, durations, hours.
  5. Share your new booking link. Send one text to your client list. Cancel MoeGo at month-end.

Most groomers finish the migration on a Sunday afternoon. Clients don't experience any disruption.

Quick Verdict

Stay on MoeGo if you run a high-volume mobile fleet or multi-location chain and actively use route optimization or marketing automation as core revenue drivers.

Switch to GroomBoard if you are a solo groomer or small salon doing under 8 appointments/day and want SMS, booking, payments, and a clean dashboard for $19-39/month with no add-ons.

Start your free 14-day GroomBoard trial →

Last updated: May 2026. Pricing reflects publicly listed MoeGo rates. Actual price may vary based on plan, staff seats, locations, and add-ons. Verify your final quote with MoeGo directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MoeGo cost per month in 2026?

MoeGo uses custom pricing roughly $39/month for entry plans up to $239/month for higher tiers, with multi-location and enterprise quotes available. SMS messaging is a separate add-on starting around $100/month for the basic bundle.

Does MoeGo include SMS reminders?

No. MoeGo charges for SMS as a separate "Messaging" add-on, typically starting at $100/month. For most solo groomers this doubles or triples the real monthly cost. GroomBoard includes unlimited SMS reminders in every plan ($19-39/month).

Is MoeGo worth the higher price?

For high-volume mobile groomers (8+ stops/day) and multi-location grooming chains, MoeGo's route optimization and marketing automation tools can justify the cost. For solo groomers and small salons, you are usually paying for features you will not use.

What is the cheapest MoeGo plan?

The cheapest publicly available MoeGo plan starts around $39/month, but SMS messaging (essentially required for no-show prevention) is a separate paid add-on. Real total cost typically lands at $139-200/month for a solo operation.

Does MoeGo have a free trial?

MoeGo offers a free trial via their signup flow, though many new accounts go through a sales demo first. Alternatives like GroomBoard offer a self-serve 14-day free trial with no credit card and no sales call.

What features does MoeGo offer that GroomBoard does not?

MoeGo offers route optimization for mobile fleets, deeper marketing automation (email campaigns, review requests, win-back flows), multi-location management, and a more complex reporting suite. GroomBoard intentionally skips these to keep the price at $19/month for the features solo groomers actually use every day.

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