Is there free dog grooming software?
Short answerFree tools give a groomer a booking page and a calendar, as in Calendly's Free plan with one event type or Square's free tier with processing fees only. [1] [2] They tend to skip reminders, deposits and per-pet notes, which sit on paid tiers or in your own routine. [1]
The explanation
Free is real but narrow. Calendly's free plan has one event type and one calendar, and its Standard plan adds reminders and automations. [1] Square's free tier has no subscription, and paid tiers add more features per location. [2]
What a groomer misses most is the pet record: breed, size, temperament, vaccines and the last cut. A tool built around the customer will not give you that unless you use notes and a habit of filling them in.
So the plan is simple. Start free, write the missing pieces in a shared notes sheet, and set a date to review. If you are spending more time on the sheet than on grooming, price a paid tool built for the workflow. Revisit the choice when you add a second groomer.
In dog groomer
Pet details drive a groomer's day. Keep a standard note format so anyone on the team can read a pet's history quickly. All dog groomer scheduling questions.
How Apex does it
Built, rolling out
Built. A real server path exists; only setup steps remain before customers can use it. Status as of 2026-10-07; the badge shows the least-built feature involved.
Apex keeps notes and activity history per customer, and reminders need a connected texting or email setup. There is no permanent free plan; the trial is 14 days with no card.
- LD13Notes and activity history per customer(Built)
- BK24Reschedule / cancel link for customer(Built, rolling out)
- CM03Appointment reminders (SMS/email)(Built, rolling out)
Apex Flow Scheduler is in early access. See how we label status.
Sources
- Calendly pricing page (read 2026-10-07)
- Square Appointments pricing page (read 2026-10-07)
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