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Description

Barclo serves as an online platform for booking and managing business operations tailored to pet-care providers across the UK, such as dog walkers, groomers, pet sitters, boarders, day-care services, and trainers. Clients can seamlessly make reservations through a customized online portal, while businesses benefit from tools to oversee calendars, manage recurring appointments, and track staff availability and capacity. The system also allows for detailed customer and pet profiles, encompassing essential information about medical histories, behavioral notes, vaccination records, and emergency contacts; teams can log visits, share photos, provide walk updates, and create report cards for pet owners. Additionally, invoicing capabilities enable the generation and dispatch of invoices, along with the facilitation of card payments via Stripe or direct bank transfers. Other key features include client messaging, options for data importing and exporting, VAT compliance, appointment deposit management, and vaccination reminders. Accessible both as a web application and a mobile app for on-the-go usage, Barclo offers a single monthly subscription that covers the entire team, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency for pet-care businesses. With its comprehensive set of functionalities, Barclo is designed to simplify the daily challenges faced by pet-care providers while enhancing client satisfaction.

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Chester is a comprehensive platform designed for independent pet-care professionals such as dog walkers, pet sitters, groomers, trainers, and those operating boarding or daycare services, available on both web and mobile. It integrates various essential functions like booking and scheduling management along with maintaining detailed client and pet profiles, health records, care documentation, and messaging options for client communication. Furthermore, pet owners have access to a portal where they can request services and receive updates about their pets. Providers have the capability to establish recurring appointments, bundle services, issue invoices, track payments, and utilize Stripe for online card transactions. Following each service, they can provide clients with report cards that include notes, photos, and videos, while also attaching GPS routes for dog-walking updates. Additionally, Chester offers team collaboration features such as staff assignments, role-based permissions, shared calendars, and payroll reporting. A complimentary tier is available for those managing up to five active clients, while premium plans offer benefits like unlimited clients, card payment facilities, and enhanced team management tools, making it an invaluable resource for pet-care businesses. This comprehensive approach ensures that both pet-care providers and pet owners benefit from streamlined communication and management capabilities.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Stripe Yes 

Integrations

Stripe Yes 

Pricing Details

£19/month
Barclo Pro costs £19 per month for the whole team for founding customers who subscribe before 1 February 2027; that price remains locked while the subscription stays active. New businesses pay £29 per month from 1 February 2027. The subscription is month to month with no minimum term, and a 14-day full-access free trial requires no card. After the trial, an unsubscribed account becomes read-only. Card payments require a connected Stripe account; bank transfer is also supported.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$21/month
Free plan: $0 for up to 5 active clients. Pro: $21/month or $249/year. Team: $32/month plus a per-member fee. Prices exclude applicable taxes. Online card payments incur a 5% service fee, which providers may pass on, absorb, or split.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Barclo

Founded

2026

Country

United Kingdom

Website

barclo.co.uk

Vendor Details

Company Name

Chester

Founded

2026

Country

Canada

Website

chester.pet/

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