GroomBook — Open Source Pet Grooming Business Management

Everything Independent Groomers Need

Purpose-built features that solve the real pain points of running a grooming shop.

📅 Calendar Feeds

Push GroomBook appointments directly into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook via iCal. Your calendar, your way — no app switching.

🐾 Client Search & Pet Records

Never lose context on a regular. Detailed profiles with grooming history, coat types, behavior notes, breed data, and service preferences at your fingertips.

💬 Stop Chasing Confirmations

Let clients confirm or cancel appointments through their own portal. Automated waitlist fills cancelled slots instantly — no more lost revenue to no-shows.

📱 Customer Portal & Booking

24/7 self-service booking for clients. No more phone tag or chasing scheduling confirmations.

👥 Staff Access Control (RBAC)

Multi-staff shops: front desk sees bookings, only you see financials. Role-appropriate access for every team member.

🔔 Automated Reminders

SMS and email reminders reduce no-shows. Clients get appointment confirmations; staff gets scheduling notifications.

💳 POS & Invoicing

Process payments, record tips, and generate receipts. Full financial tracking without spreadsheets.

📊 Business Insights

Revenue analytics, groomer utilization trends, and performance reports. Know exactly how your salon is performing.

📱 Works Offline (PWA)

Installable on mobile devices as a native app. Works offline—perfect for mobile groomers in basements, garages, and rural areas with spotty signal.

How It Works

Three core workflows that solve grooming shop chaos.

📅

Book an Appointment

Breed-aware scheduling that handles duration and complexity. Never double-book again. Clients can book themselves through the portal, and you get instant SMS/email notifications.

👥

Client Portal & Pet History

Searchable client records. Track pet health notes, vaccination dates, allergies, and coat preferences. One place for all the information you used to keep on scraps of paper.

⏳

Manage Waitlist & No-Shows

Automated waitlist system fills cancellations instantly. Send no-show reminders and track which clients are reliable. Never lose a booking to a last-minute cancellation again.

📅 Appointment Calendar

Color-coded appointments, breed-specific labels, and conflict detection at a glance.

✏️ Book Appointment

Intuitive step wizard for scheduling. Clients choose service, date, time, and confirm instantly.

🐾 Pet Profiles & History

All client and pet information in one place—grooming history, health notes, and preferences.

Services management with breed-based pricing

💰 Service Pricing

Manage services with breed-specific pricing tiers. Set durations and track availability.

👥 Customer Portal

Clients see their appointments, pets, and history. 24/7 access to manage their grooming record.

Ready to try it? Choose your path:

Launch Live Demo → Deploy Locally

Why GroomBook?

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)	✓	✗	✗	✗

What's Coming

Active development roadmap. We're building features groomers have asked for.

Current

Appointment Scheduling

Calendar management, drag-and-drop booking, conflict detection, and iCal sync.

Current

Client Portal & Waitlist

Self-service booking, cancellations, and automated waitlist fulfillment.

Current

Financial Tracking

POS, invoicing, payment processing, and revenue analytics.

Upcoming

Advanced Reporting

Custom reports, groomer utilization dashboards, and forecasting.

Upcoming

Mobile App

Native iOS and Android apps for on-the-go scheduling and client management.

Upcoming

Integration Hub

Connect with payment processors, SMS gateways, accounting software, and more.

Deploy in 5 Minutes

Run GroomBook on your own server with Docker Compose.

        $ git clone https://github.com/groombook/groombook.git

        $ cd groombook

        $ docker compose up --build

        👉 Web UI: http://localhost:5173

        👉 API: http://localhost:3000

Want step-by-step guidance?

📖 Read the Full Getting Started Guide →

From the Blog

Introducing GroomBook

March 2026

The open source CRM you've been waiting for if you're tired of paper files, spreadsheets, and overpriced salon software.

Why We Built GroomBook

March 2026

An honest look at the pet grooming software landscape—and why we decided to build something specifically for independent groomers.