GroomSlot vs Tuft

GroomSlot and Tuft both aim to make running a grooming business easier, but they take different approaches.

Tuft offers an integrated pet parent app that allows customers to find and book groomers directly, see services, manage pets and profiles, and secure appointments with deposits through the client portal. It can automate reminders via notifications and email, and includes salon-oriented features such as in-app messaging and an online booking widget that connects directly to your calendar. Tuft’s tiered plans provide increasingly advanced business features depending on your subscription level.

In contrast, GroomSlot is purpose-built around the day-to-day reality of groomers — including mobile groomers — with a strong focus on calendar control, route optimisation, and flexible reminder workflows. You can use GroomSlot as a pure diary tool with manual bookings, or enable online booking that recommends slots based on your configured rules rather than letting customers choose freely. Deep routing logic helps reduce travel inefficiency, and reminders can be tailored to your workflow (e.g., multiple reminders per booking). Payments integrate with Stripe, Square, and SumUp out of the box. GroomSlot’s plan is simple and transparent, with message allowances and optional top-ups. The combination of real workflow focus and flexibility makes it ideal for groomers who want control over their schedule without unnecessary complexity.