Pawdmin vs MoeGo
Grooming software compared for solo and home-based groomers. Last checked 2026-10-17.
Short answer: MoeGo is built for mobile grooming vans and multi-groomer salons. 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 MoeGo was built for, pick MoeGo.
MoeGo is the best-known grooming app for mobile vans and multi-groomer salons. It is polished, mobile-first, and priced per van or per location with text-message caps on each tier.
Pawdmin
- Built for:
- Solo, home-based groomers who charge by time
- Free plan:
- Yes
- Paid from:
- $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly)
MoeGo
- Built for:
- Mobile grooming vans and multi-groomer salons
- Free plan:
- No
- Paid from:
- About $49/month per van (mobile) or $79/month per location (salon); higher tiers to about $159 and $239
Pick MoeGo if
- •You run one or more mobile vans and need route optimization every day.
- •You have several groomers and need staff schedules, commissions and a shared calendar.
- •You want clients to self-book straight into open slots.
Pick Pawdmin if
- ✓You groom alone from home or a small studio and want one price for one groomer.
- ✓You bill by time (or want to) and raise prices with client tiers.
- ✓You want to review every request, send an estimate and offer a few penciled-in times instead of opening your calendar.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Pawdmin | MoeGo |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Solo, home-based groomers who charge by time | Mobile grooming vans and multi-groomer salons |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Starting price (paid) | $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly) | About $49/month per van (mobile) or $79/month per location (salon); higher tiers to about $159 and $239 |
| Priced per | Per business, 1 groomer included | Per van or per location, tiered |
| Time-based (hourly) billing Prices on estimates and invoices calculated from time, not a flat or per-breed menu. | Yes | Flat or per-breed service menu; durations set per service |
| Client tiers (rate groups) Keep new and existing clients at different rates while you raise prices. | Yes | Per-pet price overrides, no rate groups |
| 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: booking requests can require approval |
| 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 | Included, with SMS caps by tier; unlimited auto-messaging only on the top tier |
| Client portal / app | Yes | Yes |
| Website builder | Included on Advanced and Plus | Hosted online-booking page, not a full site builder |
| Multi-groomer staff, payroll or commissions | Extra staff accounts on paid plans; no payroll or commissions | Yes |
| Route optimization for mobile | No | Yes |
| Boarding and daycare | No | Available as an add-on |
| Card payments | Stripe, paid straight into your account, no markup | MoeGo Pay |
| Contract or setup fee | None. Cancel anytime, 30-day refund | Month to month; no free plan |
Pricing
Pawdmin
- Basic: Free forever
- Grow: $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly)
- Advanced: $79/month billed yearly ($105 monthly)
- Plus: $399/month, by invitation
MoeGo
About $49/month per van (mobile) or $79/month per location (salon); higher tiers to about $159 and $239.
Priced per: Per van or per location, tiered. Contract: Month to month; no free plan.
Check current MoeGo pricing ↗Questions people ask
Is Pawdmin cheaper than MoeGo?
For a single groomer, yes. Pawdmin has a free plan and paid plans from $29/month billed yearly, while MoeGo starts around $49/month per van or $79/month per location with no free plan. For a multi-van or multi-staff business the comparison is less about price and more about fit.
Can I switch from MoeGo to Pawdmin?
Yes. Clients and pets import from CSV. Future appointments are re-created in Pawdmin (one per client, then copy or rebook) because MoeGo structures services differently.
Does Pawdmin have route optimization like MoeGo?
No. Pawdmin has no route planning, so mobile groomers use a maps app for routing. If routing is your main problem, MoeGo is the stronger fit.
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 MoeGo 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.