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Description
BooknBuddy is a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for pet care providers such as boarding facilities, daycare centers, groomers, trainers, dog walkers, and pet sitters. This platform allows businesses to efficiently handle online bookings, manage service capacities, organize calendars, assign kennels, schedule grooming appointments, and maintain detailed customer and pet records, including vaccination documentation, waivers, invoices, deposits, and payments. Pet owners benefit from a user-friendly booking page and can conveniently access a portal or mobile app to manage their appointments, pay invoices, receive photo updates, and communicate with service providers. For staff, BooknBuddy offers tools for daily check-ins and pickups, reminders, detailed reporting, staff scheduling, and tracking payroll hours. The software integrates seamlessly with payment processors like Stripe or Square, while also syncing invoices, payments, and customer information with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero. It accommodates a variety of services, covering everything from boarding and daycare to grooming, training, walking, and in-home pet sitting, and is available in both English and French. Additionally, an optional AI receptionist is available to handle phone calls and texts, providing the capability to book eligible services on behalf of the business. This innovative approach not only streamlines operations but also enhances customer interaction and satisfaction.
Description
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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Pricing Details
$39.99 CAD/month
Plans start at $39.99 CAD/month. When most payments run through BooknBuddy’s integrated Stripe or Square connection, the monthly fee starts at $39.99 CAD, plus card-processing fees and a platform fee that decreases from 1.5% to 0.5% as monthly volume grows. If most payments are taken elsewhere, the monthly price varies by recorded revenue, from $39.99 to $199.99 CAD. A 30-day free trial is available without a credit card.
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
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Book'n
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
www.booknbuddy.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Chester
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
chester.pet/