Pawdmin vs PetExec
Grooming software compared for solo and home-based groomers. Last checked 2026-10-17.
Short answer: PetExec is built for daycare and boarding facilities that also groom. 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 PetExec was built for, pick PetExec.
PetExec is quote-priced facility software for daycare and boarding operations that also groom. It is deep, configurable and priced for facilities, not for a single groomer.
Pawdmin
- Built for:
- Solo, home-based groomers who charge by time
- Free plan:
- Yes
- Paid from:
- $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly)
PetExec
- Built for:
- Daycare and boarding facilities that also groom
- Free plan:
- No
- Paid from:
- Quote-based; directories report starting around $105/month
Pick PetExec if
- •Boarding or daycare is your main business and grooming is a side service.
- •You need check-in kiosks, packages and multi-service scheduling for a facility.
Pick Pawdmin if
- ✓You groom alone from home and want software that fits in your pocket, not a front desk.
- ✓You want hourly billing, client tiers and penciled-in options.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Pawdmin | PetExec |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Solo, home-based groomers who charge by time | Daycare and boarding facilities that also groom |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Starting price (paid) | $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly) | Quote-based; directories report starting around $105/month |
| Priced per | Per business, 1 groomer included | Per facility, quoted |
| Time-based (hourly) billing Prices on estimates and invoices calculated from time, not a flat or per-breed menu. | Yes | Flat service menu |
| 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 | Customer portal requests against 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 available |
| Client portal / app | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Card payments | Stripe, paid straight into your account, no markup | Integrated processing |
| Contract or setup fee | None. Cancel anytime, 30-day refund | Quote-based; training and customization reported as extra |
Pricing
Pawdmin
- Basic: Free forever
- Grow: $29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly)
- Advanced: $79/month billed yearly ($105 monthly)
- Plus: $399/month, by invitation
PetExec
Quote-based; directories report starting around $105/month.
Priced per: Per facility, quoted. Contract: Quote-based; training and customization reported as extra.
Check current PetExec pricing ↗Questions people ask
Does PetExec publish its prices?
Not on a public price list. Directory listings report starting prices around $105/month, and PetExec quotes each facility. Pawdmin publishes every plan on its pricing page.
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 PetExec 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.