Open source, self-hostable pet grooming business management and CRM. No vendor lock-in. No monthly fees.
+ 🎉 100% Open Source — MIT License +Built for groomers, not corporations.
+Open source, self-hostable scheduling and client management platform built specifically for independent pet groomers. Give your business the tools of enterprise software without the enterprise price tag or vendor lock-in.
Purpose-built features that solve the real pain points of running a grooming shop.
Calendar management for single or multiple groomers. Drag-and-drop scheduling with automatic conflict detection.
+Push GroomBook appointments directly into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook via iCal. Your calendar, your way — no app switching.
Detailed profiles with grooming history, coat types, behavior notes, and preferences. Never lose a pet's information again.
+Never lose context on a regular. Detailed profiles with grooming history, coat types, behavior notes, breed data, and service preferences at your fingertips.
Let clients book appointments 24/7 through your own self-service portal. No more phone tag.
+Let clients confirm or cancel appointments through their own portal. Automated waitlist fills cancelled slots instantly — no more lost revenue to no-shows.
24/7 self-service booking for clients. No more phone tag or chasing scheduling confirmations.
+Multi-staff shops: front desk sees bookings, only you see financials. Role-appropriate access for every team member.
+SMS and email reminders reduce no-shows. Clients get appointment confirmations; staff gets scheduling notifications.
+Process payments, record tips, and generate receipts. Full financial tracking without spreadsheets.
Install on mobile devices. Perfect for mobile groomers who need access in basements, garages, and rural areas.
+Revenue analytics, groomer utilization trends, and performance reports. Know exactly how your salon is performing.
Revenue analytics, utilization trends, and business insights. Know exactly how your salon is performing.
+Installable on mobile devices as a native app. Works offline—perfect for mobile groomers in basements, garages, and rural areas with spotty signal.
Try the live demo environment. Log in with demo credentials to explore the full groomer and customer experience.
+ Launch Demo → +Or run it locally: docker compose up
| Feature | -Groom Book | -Legacy Software | -SaaS Platforms | -
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-host on your own server | -✓ | -✗ | -✗ | -
| No monthly fees | -✓ | -✗ ($150-250/mo) | -✗ | -
| You own your data | -✓ | -✓ | -✗ | -
| No booking revenue cut | -✓ | -✓ | -✗ (up to 30%) | -
| PWA with offline support | -✓ | -✗ | -✗ | -
| Open source & customizable | -✓ | -✗ | -✗ | -
How we stack up against the alternatives your shop might be using today.
+| Feature | +GroomBook | +MoeGo / Gingr | +Legacy Software | +Generic Schedulers | +
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted or free tier | +✓ | +✗ ($50-150/mo) | +✗ | +✓ | +
| You own your client data | +✓ | +✗ (vendor lock-in) | +✓ | +✗ | +
| Built for grooming workflows | +✓ | +✓ | +✗ | +✗ | +
| Calendar feeds (iCal) | +✓ | +✗ | +✗ | +✓ | +
| Automated waitlist | +✓ | +✓ | +✗ | +✗ | +
| Open source & customizable | +✓ | +✗ | +✗ | +✗ | +
| Works offline (PWA) | +✓ | +✗ | +✗ | +✗ | +
Active development roadmap. We're building features groomers have asked for.
+Calendar management, drag-and-drop booking, conflict detection, and iCal sync.
+Self-service booking, cancellations, and automated waitlist fulfillment.
+POS, invoicing, payment processing, and revenue analytics.
+Custom reports, groomer utilization dashboards, and forecasting.
+Native iOS and Android apps for on-the-go scheduling and client management.
+Connect with payment processors, SMS gateways, accounting software, and more.
+Run GroomBook on your own server with Docker Compose.
$ git clone https://github.com/groombook/groombook.git$ cd groombook$ docker compose up --build
+ $ docker compose up --build👉 Web UI: http://localhost:5173👉 API: http://localhost:3000
- Web UI: http://localhost:8080 | API: http://localhost:3000 -
-- Full Getting Started Guide → +
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+March 2026
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+The open source CRM you've been waiting for if you're tired of paper files, spreadsheets, and overpriced salon software.
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-An honest look at the pet grooming software landscape — and why we decided to do something about it.
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+An honest look at the pet grooming software landscape—and why we decided to build something specifically for independent groomers.
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