A simpler DaySmart Pet alternative for independent groomers
This page is for independent groomers and small shop owners considering DaySmart Pet and asking whether something lighter and more affordable would suit them better. If you want the core tools — online booking, pet and client records, payments, and quoting — in one focused app rather than a sprawling suite, PawCopilot is built for you.
2 months free · No credit card required
Why small shops weigh their options.
Independent groomers usually outgrow paper and generic calendars before they outgrow a full business suite. When they shop around, the questions that decide it are practical: does the price fit a small, independent shop, how fast can I start, is it genuinely built for grooming, and will I use everything I’m paying for? DaySmart Pet is one of the options groomers consider — here we set out clearly where PawCopilot fits so the choice is yours to make.
Simpler, more affordable, built for independent shops.
The essentials a small grooming shop runs on — at one fair price, with nothing held back.
$30/month for 3 users
One flat price for the whole shop, 3 users included. Each extra user is $10/month — no tiers gating the features you actually need.
2-month free trial
Two months free, no credit card. Set up your real shop and see it run before you ever pay a cent.
Online booking
Your own booking page at your own link. Clients pick the pet and service, see a live quote, and lock in a window.
Pet and client records
Households, pets, breeds, coats, sizes, and full visit history — all searchable in one tidy place.
Stripe payments
Card payments, tips, and refunds through Stripe Connect. Optional — turn it on only if you want it.
Live AI quotes
Prices computed from breed, size, coat, and matting, so the phone, the front desk, and online all agree.
Simple setup
Sign in and build your services yourself in an afternoon. No onboarding calls, no setup fees.
See the full feature list or the complete pricing breakdown.
A few things people ask.
Is PawCopilot a good DaySmart Pet alternative for independent groomers?
If you’re an independent groomer who wants booking, records, payments, and quoting in one focused tool — without a big suite to learn — yes. PawCopilot keeps pricing simple at $30/month for 3 users and is built for small shops.
What does PawCopilot cost?
$30/month for the whole shop with 3 users included, then $10/month per additional user. You begin with two months free and don’t need a credit card to start.
How long does setup take?
Most shops are up and running the same afternoon. You sign in, add your services, and your booking page and schedule are ready — no onboarding calls or setup fees.
Can clients book online?
Yes. Every shop gets a public booking page at its own link, with live AI quoting, and no client account is required to book.
Is taking payments through PawCopilot required?
No. Stripe Connect handles cards, tips, and refunds if you want it, but it’s optional — plenty of shops run the schedule, clients, and booking without it.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes — two months free, no credit card, cancel any time. It’s the simplest way to see whether PawCopilot fits your shop.
Try it on your real shop. Free for two months.
Sign in, build your services, and see the schedule fill up. No credit card, cancel any time.