All-in-one pet care platform β how Paws & Grooming offers grooming-focused simplicity at a fraction of the cost
RunLoyal is an all-in-one pet care platform covering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training. It targets multi-service facilities with branded mobile apps, staff management, and enterprise-level features. Paws & Grooming takes a different approach β purpose-built for groomers with mobile-first design, route optimization, and more value at every price point.
RunLoyal uses a per-location monthly model with appointment caps and a mandatory $499 setup fee. Paws & Grooming matches the tier structure but delivers more at every level β with no setup fee, higher appointment caps, more staff licenses, and a better annual discount (15% vs 10%).
| Paws & Grooming Starter | Paws & Grooming Pro | Paws & Grooming Growth | Paws & Grooming Enterprise | RunLoyal Jog | RunLoyal Run | RunLoyal Sprint | RunLoyal Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free | $79/mo | $149/mo | $249/mo | $99/mo | $199/mo | $249/mo | $299/mo |
| Appointments | 50/mo | 1,000/mo | 3,000/mo | Unlimited | 500/mo | 1,000/mo | 2,500/mo | 5,000/mo |
| Setup fee | None | None | None | None | $499 | $499 | $499 | $499 |
| Staff users | 1 | 3 | 5 | Unlimited | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Annual discount | β | 15% | 15% | 15% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| SMS reminders | β | β Included | β Included | β Included | π° $29/mo extra | π° $29/mo extra | π° $29/mo extra | π° $29/mo extra |
| Route optimization | β | β Included | β Included | β Included | β | β | β | β |
The real cost comparison: A grooming business doing 1,000 appointments/month with 3 staff and SMS needs RunLoyal Run ($199) + SMS ($29) + Advanced Staff ($39) = $267/mo + $499 setup. With Paws & Grooming Pro, that's $79/mo with no setup fee β saving over $2,700 in the first year.
Multi-service facilities
If you run boarding, daycare, and grooming under one roof, RunLoyal's unified platform handles all service types in one system.
Branded mobile app
RunLoyal builds a custom-branded app for your business on both app stores. Paws & Grooming uses a shared app experience.
Express kiosk check-in
Dedicated iPad check-in/out app for walk-in facilities with high foot traffic.
Established integrations
MailChimp marketing integration, external review management, and retail product sales (Loyal Cart).
You operate a multi-service facility (boarding + daycare + grooming) and need a single platform for all services.
You need a custom-branded app published under your business name in app stores.
You need in-store kiosk check-in hardware integration.
You require MailChimp or retail POS integration today.
| Feature | Paws & Grooming | RunLoyal |
|---|---|---|
| Online scheduling | β | β |
| Client & pet profiles | β | β |
| Automated reminders | β | β |
| Route optimization | β Pro+ | β |
| Bilingual support | β Pro+ | β |
| SMS texting | β Included in Pro+ | π° $29/mo add-on |
| Staff management | β 3βUnlimited by plan | π° $39/mo add-on for advanced |
| Financial reports | β | β |
| Payment processing | β | β |
| Membership programs | β Growth+ | π° $99/mo add-on |
| Branded mobile app | β | β |
| Boarding/daycare | β | β |
| Kiosk check-in | β | π° $39/mo add-on |
| Free tier | β 50 appts/mo | β |
| Setup fee | None | $499 |
| Annual discount | 15% | 10% |
If you want a platform built specifically for groomers with smart scheduling, route optimization, and integrated payments, Paws & Grooming might be the right fit. Start with the free tier β no credit card required.
Longer track record
RunLoyal has been in market longer with a larger existing user base.