Pawdmin vs DaySmart Pet
Grooming software compared for solo and home-based groomers. Last checked 2026-10-17.
Short answer: DaySmart Pet is built for grooming salons from one user to larger teams. Pawdmin is built for solo, home-based groomers who charge by time. If you groom alone and charge by time, Pawdmin fits; if you need what DaySmart Pet was built for, pick DaySmart Pet.
DaySmart Pet (formerly 123Pet) is long-running salon software with a low entry price for one user and tiers that unlock more users, texting and marketing.
Pawdmin
- Built for:
- Solo, home-based groomers who charge by time
- Free plan:
- Yes
- Paid from:
- $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly)
DaySmart Pet
- Built for:
- Grooming salons from one user to larger teams
- Free plan:
- No
- Paid from:
- About $29/month for one user when you use DaySmart payments (about $39/month without); multi-user tiers from about $69/month
Pick DaySmart Pet if
- •You run a salon with several groomers and want a mature, inexpensive per-user product.
- •You are happy with per-breed pricing and open online booking.
Pick Pawdmin if
- ✓You work alone and want to start free.
- ✓You charge by time and want to raise prices gradually with client tiers.
- ✓You want every booking to come through you as an estimate first.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Pawdmin | DaySmart Pet |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Solo, home-based groomers who charge by time | Grooming salons from one user to larger teams |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Starting price (paid) | $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly) | About $29/month for one user when you use DaySmart payments (about $39/month without); multi-user tiers from about $69/month |
| Priced per | Per business, 1 groomer included | Per location, by number of users |
| Time-based (hourly) billing Prices on estimates and invoices calculated from time, not a flat or per-breed menu. | Yes | Flat service menu with per-breed and per-size pricing |
| Client tiers (rate groups) Keep new and existing clients at different rates while you raise prices. | Yes | No |
| Offer several time options, client picks one | Yes | No |
| Clients never see your calendar | Yes | Online booking shows open availability |
| Every booking needs your approval | Yes | Optional |
| Build the order and estimate before scheduling | Yes | No |
| Email and SMS reminders | Unlimited email and SMS on Grow and above, no per-message fees | Email and SMS reminders with monthly text caps; two-way texting on higher tiers |
| Client portal / app | Yes | Online booking, no full portal |
| Website builder | Included on Advanced and Plus | No |
| Multi-groomer staff, payroll or commissions | Extra staff accounts on paid plans; no payroll or commissions | Yes |
| Route optimization for mobile | No | No |
| Boarding and daycare | No | Daycare and boarding calendars as paid add-ons |
| Card payments | Stripe, paid straight into your account, no markup | DaySmart Payments; surcharge reported if you use another processor |
| Contract or setup fee | None. Cancel anytime, 30-day refund | Month to month; 14-day trial |
Pricing
Pawdmin
- Basic: Free forever
- Grow: $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly)
- Advanced: $79/month billed yearly ($105 monthly)
- Plus: $399/month, by invitation
DaySmart Pet
About $29/month for one user when you use DaySmart payments (about $39/month without); multi-user tiers from about $69/month.
Priced per: Per location, by number of users. Contract: Month to month; 14-day trial.
Check current DaySmart Pet pricing ↗Questions people ask
Is DaySmart Pet the same as 123Pet?
Yes. 123Pet was renamed DaySmart Pet. The product and pricing tiers continued under the new name.
Which is cheaper for one groomer, DaySmart Pet or Pawdmin?
Pawdmin's Basic plan is free. DaySmart Pet starts around $29/month for one user if you use their payment processing. Pawdmin's paid plans start at $29/month billed yearly and add reminders, a client portal and automated messages.
Who is Pawdmin for?
Solo, home-based pet groomers first, plus solo studio groomers and mobile or house-call groomers. It is not built for multi-groomer salons that need payroll or for boarding and daycare facilities.
Is the pricing on this page current?
Pawdmin prices come straight from our live pricing configuration. Competitor prices were taken from their public pricing pages and software directories on 2026-10-17 and can change; confirm on the vendor's site before deciding.
Switching? Read why groomers leave DaySmart Pet and what changes with Pawdmin →
Start free. Charge what you are worth.
Pawdmin’s Basic plan is free forever, no credit card. Upgrade when reminders, the client portal or the website builder start paying for themselves.
Competitor names are trademarks of their owners. Competitor details were taken from their public pricing pages and software directories on 2026-10-17 and may have changed; confirm on the vendor’s site. Pawdmin prices are read live from our pricing configuration. Spotted an error? Email support@pawdmin.com and we will fix it.