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Gingr is a strong platform — for the right business. It's built for multi-service pet-care facilities that combine boarding, daycare, and grooming, and it does that job well. But a lot of groomers land on Gingr, or inherit it, and realize they're running a pure grooming shop on software designed to manage kennels. If that's you, all that boarding capability is overhead: extra complexity, extra cost, and a cluttered interface for a business that just grooms dogs. This roundup covers the best Gingr alternatives, with a focus on grooming-first tools. We make Teddy, so we'll be upfront about our fit and where a competitor wins.
Why groomers look past Gingr
The number-one reason is simple: they don't board or run daycare. Gingr's breadth is its value for mixed facilities and its burden for grooming-only shops. Groomers also cite wanting a simpler, faster daily experience and a tool where grooming is the main event, not one module among many. If boarding isn't part of your business, a grooming-first platform will almost always feel lighter and more focused.
5 best Gingr alternatives at a glance
1. Teddy — best for grooming-only shops
If you're leaving Gingr because you don't board, Teddy is the natural landing spot: a platform built for grooming and nothing else. No kennel modules to navigate, just scheduling, unlimited two-way texting, request-based online booking, pet-profile CRM, digital intake and agreements, and Square POS — the grooming essentials, cleanly. For a solo groomer or small team, that focus makes the daily experience noticeably lighter than a facility platform. Our Teddy vs Gingr comparison digs into the difference. Free trial at tryteddy.com.
2. MoeGo — best for growing or mobile grooming
If you're grooming-focused but scaling — especially with mobile vans — MoeGo brings grooming depth and route optimization without boarding overhead. A strong Gingr alternative for growing grooming operations.
3. DaySmart Pet — best for established salons
DaySmart's mature, grooming-oriented tooling suits established storefronts that want a proven system focused on grooming rather than a multi-service facility platform. See Teddy vs DaySmart.
4. Pawfinity — best for record-heavy salons
Pawfinity offers deep, customizable grooming client records for salons that want detail without the boarding side. A good fit if your priority is a rich grooming database.
5. GrooMore — best on a budget
GrooMore keeps grooming simple and cheap — a fit for small shops that found Gingr both more expensive and more complex than a grooming-only business needs.
How to choose your Gingr alternative
The deciding question is whether you board. If you don't, move to a grooming-first tool and enjoy the simplicity: Teddy for solo and small teams, MoeGo for growing or mobile, DaySmart for established storefronts, Pawfinity for record depth, GrooMore for budget. Then trial the closest fit against a real week. (If you do board and daycare alongside grooming, Gingr may actually be right for you — the breadth you're trying to escape is the feature you need.) For the wider field, see our best pet grooming software roundup.
For most groomers leaving Gingr because grooming is their whole business, Teddy is the focused, texting-first home built for exactly that — but pick whichever grooming-first tool fits your size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Gingr alternative for a grooming-only business?
For a pure grooming shop, Teddy is a strong choice because it's built for grooming with no boarding or daycare overhead — just scheduling, unlimited texting, and booking. MoeGo, DaySmart, and Pawfinity are also grooming-focused alternatives depending on your size.
Why do groomers switch from Gingr?
Most switch because they don't board or run daycare, so Gingr's multi-service breadth becomes unnecessary complexity and cost. They want a simpler, grooming-first tool where grooming is the main focus rather than one module among boarding and daycare.
Is there a simpler alternative to Gingr for groomers?
Yes. Grooming-first platforms like Teddy are simpler because they include only what a grooming business needs, without kennel and boarding modules. That focus makes setup faster and the daily experience lighter for a grooming-only shop.
Should I keep Gingr if I board and groom?
If your business genuinely combines boarding, daycare, and grooming, Gingr may be the right tool — its ability to manage all of that under one client record is valuable. The breadth only becomes a burden if you groom exclusively.
Can I move my client data from Gingr to another platform?
Generally yes — most grooming software supports importing client and pet records. The main adjustment is learning the new, more focused workflow, so plan the switch for a quieter week to settle in before your calendar fills.
