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21 vendors · 4 categories · verified through August 22, 2026

Pet Care Software

DaySmart Pet

Pet Business Software Made for Pet Lovers, by Pet Lovers

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DaySmart Pet is cloud-based pet business management software for grooming, boarding, daycare, and mobile pet care businesses, covering appointment scheduling, client and pet records, payments, staff schedules, and reporting in one platform. DaySmart states it is trusted by more than 5,000 pet groomers. The product began as 123Pet Software, launched in 2005; DaySmart Pet's own site still links its customer login to online.123petsoftware.com and displays a "Powered by 123Pet" mark in its footer.

Pricing

DaySmart Pet plans as published at www.daysmart.com
Plan Price Includes Checked
Basic — with DaySmart Payments $29/month [src]
$10/month cheaper than the "without payments" price for every tier; DaySmart states it will match or lower a business's current processing fees when it switches.
 1 user. Scheduling & automated reminders, credit card processing, mobile app, online booking, reporting & dashboard. 500 text messages and 1,000 email messages per month.
Basic — without DaySmart Payments $39/month [src] Same as "Basic — with DaySmart Payments" but without using DaySmart's own payment processing.
Deluxe — with DaySmart Payments $69/month [src] Everything in Basic, plus: 3 users ($9/month per additional user), digital forms, payroll, client loyalty system, employee reminders, email marketing. 1,000 text and 5,000 email messages per month.
Deluxe — without DaySmart Payments $89/month [src] Same as "Deluxe — with DaySmart Payments" but without using DaySmart's own payment processing.
Deluxe Growth — with DaySmart Payments $149/month [src] Everything in Deluxe, plus: text marketing, two-way texting, reputation management. Still 3 users ($9/month per additional user). 1,000 text and 10,000 email messages per month.
Deluxe Growth — without DaySmart Payments $169/month [src] Same as "Deluxe Growth — with DaySmart Payments" but without using DaySmart's own payment processing.
Premium — with DaySmart Payments $199/month [src] Everything in Deluxe Growth, plus: 6 users ($9/month per additional user), QuickBooks Online, additional text/email messages. 2,500 text and 10,000 email messages per month.
Premium — without DaySmart Payments $219/month [src] Same as "Premium — with DaySmart Payments" but without using DaySmart's own payment processing.
Premium Growth contact for pricing [src] Everything in Premium, plus: unlimited users, expense tracking, sliding scale commission, commission exceptions, overtime rules. 5,000 text and 20,000 email messages per month. Both payment-processing conditions collapse into one quoted price at this tier.

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Features

DaySmart Pet against the pet care checklist DaySmart Pet's own pages
Feature Support Checked
Online booking Yes [src]
"24/7 online booking means customers can request appointments at any time, from any device." Also listed as included on the Basic plan.
 August 22, 2026
Capacity management Yes [src]
FAQ states DaySmart Pet includes "real-time kennel/room availability." Product copy also describes "manage kennel counts" among the customizable options.
 August 22, 2026
Vaccination tracking Yes [src]
Client Management copy: "access to vaccination records, dietary restrictions, special instructions, and digital forms." FAQ also lists "centralized pet profiles with vaccination tracking" among the software's features.
 August 22, 2026
Pet profile Yes [src]
Client & Pet Profiles: "quickly retrieve client preferences, vaccination records, and past appointments."
 August 22, 2026
Mobile groomer routing Yes [src]
"Plan your daily route and get directions to all your appointments" via a mobile map feature; FAQ states the software "combines scheduling, route planning, client communication, and payments."
 August 22, 2026
Digital intake and agreements Yes [src]
Digital Forms: "pet parents can submit paperwork, consent, and other vital info online before their visit via text or email."
 August 22, 2026
Invoicing Yes [src]
Effortless Billing & Reporting: "Generate invoices and track payments automatically."
 August 22, 2026
Recurring / automatic billing Yes [src]
Automated Payments: "secure card storage, automated billing for recurring services, and convenient online payment options."
 August 22, 2026
Integrated payment processing Yes [src]
Card taps/swipes/chips plus Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Tap to Pay, processed through DaySmart Payments via Stripe.
 August 22, 2026
Customer portal Unknown
No self-service account area for viewing invoices or payment history found; only an online-booking widget is described as a "booking portal."
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Two-way customer messaging Yes [src]
Two-Way Texting: "You can send and receive messages directly through the platform, and respond quickly to appointment requests, last-minute changes, and questions."
 August 22, 2026
Pet report cards Unknown
No photo/video stay-update feature found on the vendor's pages; "Printable Kennel Cards" covers pet details/medications, not owner-facing updates during a stay.
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Staff scheduling and time tracking Yes [src]
Employee Management: "manage team schedules, view hours worked—and even calculate commissions—ensuring accurate payroll."
 August 22, 2026
QuickBooks sync Yes [src]
Included starting at the Premium plan ("Everything in Deluxe Growth, plus... QuickBooks Online"); not listed for Basic, Deluxe, or Deluxe Growth.
 August 22, 2026
Reporting and dashboards Yes [src]
Real-Time Reporting: "Access over 50 customizable reports." Also listed as included on the Basic plan.
 August 22, 2026

Integrations

  • QuickBooks Online [src]
  • Stripe (DaySmart Payments) [src] — Surcharging "is only available through DaySmart Payments via Stripe."
  • Beresford (custom gift cards) [src]
  • Glammatic (website builder) [src]

Compared with

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Sources

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