DaySmart Pet
DaySmart Pet is business management software for pet care businesses such as groomers and salons.
What DaySmart Pet is
DaySmart Pet is business management software for pet care businesses such as groomers and salons. Its appointment book lets staff drag and drop bookings and view schedules by day, week, or employee. A customizable online booking site accepts requests at any time, but the business must approve them before visits are confirmed. Automated text and email reminders let customers confirm or reschedule, and clients can complete customizable paperwork and consent forms before visits. The integrated point of sale accepts credit and debit cards, digital wallets, and offline payments. Reports cover appointments, client behavior, service performance, revenue, discounts, spending habits, and inventory. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, and includes pet records, recurring appointments, and staff scheduling. There is no free plan; the 14-day trial requires no credit card. Trial data is lost if the account is not activated before the trial expires.
Good
- Appointment views by day, week, or employee
- Online reminders and client forms
- Point of sale supports offline payments
- Reports cover revenue, services, and inventory
- Available on mobile, desktop, and web
Watch out
- No free plan
- Trial lasts 14 days
- Trial data is lost without activation
- QuickBooks requires a separate subscription
Who it suits
It suits pet care businesses that need appointment scheduling, client forms, reminders, payments, and operational reports. The trial may help a business evaluate the service, but its data is lost if the account is not activated before it expires.
Verdict
DaySmart Pet combines scheduling, booking, client paperwork, payments, and reporting for pet care businesses. Consider the trial’s activation deadline and the monthly cost before relying on it.
Plans and prices
From DaySmart Pet's own pricing page, checked 19 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Website Builder add-on | $15 a month | Website creation · mobile optimization · online booking integration · monthly |
| Boarding calendar add-on | $25 a month | Occupancy management · stay-length management · monthly |
| Daycare calendar add-on | $25 a month | Occupancy management · stay-length management · monthly |
| Basic | $29 a month | 1 user · scheduling · reminders · credit-card processing · mobile app · online booking · reporting · monthly; $39/month without payments |
| Reputation Management add-on | $49 a month | Review collection · feedback monitoring · client responses · monthly |
| Deluxe | $69 a month | 3 users · digital forms · payroll · loyalty system · employee reminders · email marketing · monthly; $89/month without payments |
| Deluxe Growth | $149 a month | Everything in Deluxe · text marketing · two-way texting · reputation management · monthly; $169/month without payments |
| Premium | $199 a month | 6 users · QuickBooks Online · additional text and email messages · monthly; $219/month without payments |
| Premium Growth | Priced on request | Everything in Premium · unlimited users · expense tracking · sliding-scale commissions · commission exceptions · overtime rules |
The facts
Each one read from DaySmart Pet's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Client and pet records
- Client profiles store pet details, preferences, vaccination status, behavioral information and appointment history.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Desktop deployment
- The desktop edition can use a local server and client computers, with SQL Server setup required for server or network installations.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Digital forms
- Digital forms can be sent by text or email to speed check-in and collect consent or vaccination information.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- Support documentation covers cloud and desktop products, installation, online booking, messaging, remote access and integrated payments.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Google Play data safety
- Google Play states that the app shares no data with third parties, encrypts data in transit and supports deletion requests.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Official partner pages list QuickBooks, Beresford gift cards and Glammatic website services as integrations or partnerships.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Limit: customization
- Reviewers say some workflows and settings are inflexible, including reminder customization, service configuration and client-record handling.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Limit: mobile and connectivity
- Google Play reviewers describe crashes, unsaved profile changes and difficult multi-dog scheduling, while G2 reviewers mention recurring connection problems.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Limit: pricing
- Some reviewers consider the software expensive and object to paid upgrades or charges for features they do not use.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Limit: reliability
- Reviewers report bugs, glitches, freezes, connection failures and occasional outages that can interrupt payments, messaging or scheduling.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Marketing
- The product includes email marketing, text marketing and automated reputation-management review requests.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Multi-location networking
- Multiple locations require a server at each location, continuous internet connectivity and a VPN between locations.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Notable news
- DaySmart’s corporate history records its acquisition of Time To Pet on August 29, 2025.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Online booking
- The customizable booking site accepts appointment requests 24/7, with visits confirmed after the business approves them.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Payments
- Integrated payments support card, Apple Pay and Google Pay transactions, deposits and no-show protection.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Praise: ease and organization
- Independent reviewers repeatedly praise easy scheduling, organized client and pet records, automated reminders and an all-in-one workflow.checked 19 Oct 2026
The company
- Company founded and size
- LinkedIn lists DaySmart as founded in 1999 with 201–500 employees.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists DaySmart headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The Apple listing identifies the seller as DaySmart Software, LLC.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United Stateschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Maker history
- DaySmart says it has provided business management solutions for over 25 years.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile app
- The mobile app provides scheduling, client and pet information, payment processing, inventory, online-booking administration and more than 25 reports.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The terms define a mobile app distributed through Apple App Store or Google Play, and the support center links to cloud and desktop versions.checked 28 Sep 2026
The full review of DaySmart Pet
Overview
DaySmart Pet is business-management software for groomers, salons, and other pet-care businesses. It is best suited to operators who want scheduling, client communication, paperwork, payments, and reporting in one system. Its approval-based online booking and tiered monthly fees make it less compelling for businesses seeking instant confirmation or a free starting plan.
Key features
Appointments and reminders
The appointment book combines drag-and-drop scheduling with color-coded day, week, and employee views. That gives teams several ways to organize a busy calendar, while recurring appointments and staff scheduling support repeat visits and employee coordination. Automated text and email reminders let customers confirm or reschedule, though monthly message allowances vary by plan.
Booking and paperwork
The customizable booking site accepts appointment requests around the clock, but each visit remains pending until the business approves it. That keeps the business in control of its calendar; customers looking for immediately confirmed self-service booking may find the extra approval step less convenient. Customizable digital forms let clients submit paperwork and consent forms before a visit.
Payments, reporting, and integrations
The point of sale supports credit and debit cards, digital wallets, and offline payments. Reports cover appointments, client behavior, service performance, revenue, discounts, spending habits, and inventory, giving owners several views of operations. DaySmart lists Beresford gift cards, Glammatic websites, and QuickBooks among its partners. QuickBooks connection requires a separate QuickBooks Online subscription; eligibility is for US-based customers with Deluxe, Premier, or Platinum subscriptions.
Pricing
DaySmart Pet has no free plan. Its 14-day trial requires no credit card, but credit card processing is unavailable until the account becomes paid, and some add-ons require verification. Trial data is retained if the account is activated; if the trial expires without activation, that data is lost. Email, chat, and phone support, along with training and onboarding, are included across plans.
| Plan | Monthly price | Included limits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29/month with payments; $39/month without payments | 1 user, 500 text messages/month, 1,000 email messages/month |
| Deluxe | $69/month with payments; $89/month without payments | 3 users, 1,000 text messages/month, 5,000 email messages/month |
| Deluxe Growth | $149/month with payments; $169/month without payments | 3 users, 1,000 text messages/month, 10,000 email messages/month |
| Premium | $199/month with payments; $219/month without payments | 6 users, 2,500 text messages/month, 10,000 email messages/month |
| Premium Growth | Custom pricing | Unlimited users, 5,000 text messages/month, 20,000 email messages/month |
Basic is the lowest-cost fit for a solo operator who can work within one user seat and the smaller messaging quotas. Deluxe adds two seats and more messages, while Deluxe Growth keeps the same three-seat and text limits as Deluxe but raises the email allowance. Premium raises capacity to six users and 2,500 texts per month; Premium Growth is the option for unlimited users and the largest listed messaging allowances, but requires custom pricing. The listed monthly prices differ depending on whether payments are enabled, so businesses should compare the applicable rate with their payment needs.
Platforms
DaySmart Pet is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The mobile app can suit operators who need access beyond a desktop, while the web and desktop platform range accommodates different work setups.
Who it's for
DaySmart Pet is a strong fit for pet-care businesses that need a shared operational toolkit, particularly those with repeat appointments, multiple staff, and enough client messaging to benefit from higher plan quotas. A one-person business can start at Basic, but a shop with more employees must move up to a plan with additional seats. Operators who need bookings confirmed automatically, a permanent free tier, or a no-cost way to continue after trial should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Broad day-to-day coverage: Scheduling, reminders, online requests, forms, payments, pet records, and reporting bring core business tasks together.
- Useful plan scaling: User and messaging allowances rise across tiers, with unlimited users on Premium Growth.
- Trial without card entry: The 14-day trial does not require a credit card, but unactivated trial data is lost at expiry.
- Approval step for bookings: Businesses retain control over appointment requests, but customers do not receive automatic confirmation.
- Cost and quota trade-offs: There is no free plan, and even Basic caps seats and monthly messages; prices are higher without payments enabled.
- QuickBooks caveats: Connecting it requires a separate subscription and applies only to eligible US customers.
Alternatives
Pet Grooming Scheduling Software is the broader category guide for comparing tools in this niche.
Seglo is worth considering for a small team seeking a free plan: its Free tier covers one person and one location, with online booking, pet records, rostering, pay calculation, and commission. GroomWork offers another free entry point, capped at 40 monthly appointments; its Solo plan is $24 a month for unlimited appointments and independent use.
Argus may suit a business comparing a paid grooming scheduler that charges separately for SMS: its listed messaging price is $0.01–$0.15 per message segment, depending on the recipient’s country. MoeGo is an alternative with a $49 a month Basic plan for up to one member and 200 SMS per van, or a $99 a month Growth plan.
GrooMore offers a $49 a month Standard Salon Grooming plan with one location, three staff, 400 SMS, and unlimited appointments and clients and pets. Collar and Furbello are other paid options for Android, iOS, and web. Pawfinity may suit businesses wanting broad calendar and account capacity: its Royal Package is $100 a month billed annually, with unlimited calendars, appointments, employee logins, and clients.
Verdict
Choose DaySmart Pet if your pet-care business needs scheduling, client paperwork, reminders, payments, and reporting under one roof, and its seat and message quotas match your operation. Its strongest case is the breadth of business tools and platform support; the main reasons to look elsewhere are the paid-only model, booking approval step, and trial data loss if you do not activate in time.
