Teddy vs DaySmart

DaySmart two-way texting starts at $149.

Unlimited texts and Ask Teddy on every Teddy plan, starting at $49. We move your book over for free.

DaySmart two-way from $149 vs Teddy unlimited texts on every plan from $49.
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Three reasons groomers switch

1

Unlimited texts, no add-on

Two-way texting on DaySmart starts at Deluxe Growth, $149 — or it’s a paid add-on on Basic and Deluxe, with texts capped at 500, 1,000, or 2,500. Teddy includes unlimited texts and Ask Teddy on every plan, including Budget at $49. Route sorting is on Core and Plus. The phone AI receptionist is on Plus.

Unlimited texts on every Teddy plan, from $49
2

It's far easier to use

No hunting through menus. Tell Teddy what you want in plain words — by typing or just talking — and it does it. Reminders and texts to clients go out on their own.

If you can send a text, you can run it
3

You can reach the founders

We're a small team in Texas and we answer support ourselves. You get a real person who knows the software, not a ticket that sits for three days.

Founder support on every plan, seven days a week

Side by side

You get everything you have now, plus a few things you don’t.

What you get
Teddy
DaySmart Pet
Calendar and appointments
✓
✓
Client and pet records
✓
✓
Online booking for clients
✓
✓
Automatic appointment reminders
✓
✓
Card payments and receipts
✓
✓
Two-way / unlimited texts
✓
from $149 or add-on
Texts included each month
Unlimited
500 / 1,000 / 2,500
Daycare / boarding calendar
$25 each
Extra users
$9 / mo
Route sorting for mobile
Auto sort on Core + Plus
Manual map, not auto-optimize
Just tell it what you need
✓
Talk to it out loud
✓
Reach the founders directly
✓
We move your info over free
✓
✓
Try it free, no card
✓
✓

Based on DaySmart Pet’s public website, August 2026. Teddy route sorting is Core + Plus. DaySmart help: map + manual reorder, not auto-optimize.

Who each is for

Pick DaySmart Pet (formerly 123Pet) if you need daycare or boarding calendars ($25/mo each — grooming sits next to a facility suite), payroll and commission rules, a multi-service shop, or you are already on the leftover Windows 123Pet desktop. They have fans for the price, a free website, Stripe, and notes plus history. Pick Teddy if you’re salon or mobile and you text clients all day — unlimited texts and Ask Teddy start at $49. Route sorting is Core + Plus; DaySmart’s map is manual, not auto-optimize.

Groomers who already made the switch

Groomers who already run Teddy.

★★★★★

“I dreaded rebooking days. Now I just talk to Teddy between dogs. I got my evenings back.”

Denise Kowalski
Sudsy Paws • Round Rock, TX
★★★★★

“The price was the reason I looked, but the reason I stayed is that I actually get a human on the phone. Alex called me back on a Sunday.”

Marla Jennings
The Dapper Dog • Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★

“I am not a computer person at all. I set up Teddy myself in an afternoon.”

Patty Alvarez
Patty’s Pet Salon • Mesa, AZ
★★★★★

“Two vans, and it sorts my stops so I’m not crossing town twice. That alone saves me an hour most days.”

Rhonda Beck
Mobile Muttz • Boise, ID

Booking appointments is so much easier

Same job, both ways.

The old way
1Open the app
2Go to the calendar
3Tap to add an appointment
4Search for the client and the dog
5Pick the service, groomer, and time
6Save it, then text the client yourself
With Teddy — just send a text
TTeddy
Today 8:42 AM
Book Bella for a full groom Friday at 2
Delivered
Booked — Friday at 2. I texted Sarah to let her know.

What you’ll pay

No contracts. No setup fee. Leave whenever you want.

Budget
Just you
$49
a month
Core
You and a few groomers
$99
a month
Most groomers pick this one
Plus
Multiple vans or shops
$199
a month

DaySmart lists $29–$199 (plus custom). Skip their payments and Deluxe is +$20 ($69 to $89); other plans +$10. Extra users $9. Two-way is included from Deluxe Growth at $149. Daycare and boarding calendars are $25/mo each.

Alex, co-founder of Teddy Drake, co-founder of Teddy
Alex & Drake

You’ll be talking to us

We’re a small team in Texas, and we answer our own support. Not a ticket number, not an overseas call center — the two people who built Teddy, any day of the week.

Email us right now
alex@tryteddy.com
$0
to move everything over

You don't have to retype a single client. Send us your DaySmart file and we'll have your whole book ready before your first appointment.

1Download your client and appointment list out of DaySmart.
2Email the file to drake@tryteddy.com.
3We load it in and walk you through everything on a call.
Send us your file

Questions we get a lot

Will I lose my client history?

No. We bring over your clients, their pets, and your appointment history, so your first day in Teddy looks like the shop you already run. Send us your DaySmart file — they also claim free transfer — and we load it in.

Is it hard to learn?

Most groomers are comfortable in an afternoon. You can tap through screens like you’re used to, or just tell Teddy what you need — whichever feels easier that day.

What does it cost compared to DaySmart Pet?

DaySmart two-way texting starts at Deluxe Growth, $149 — or it’s a paid add-on on Basic and Deluxe. Texts are capped at 500, 1,000, or 2,500. Teddy has unlimited texts on every plan from $49. Skipping their payments is +$10 on most plans; Deluxe is +$20 ($69 → $89). Extra users are $9 a month. Daycare and boarding calendars are $25 each. DaySmart Pet is the rebrand of 123Pet. Their Basic plan is $29. The difference is two-way and uncapped texts, not the sticker price.

Do I have to sign a contract?

Teddy is month to month, no setup fee, cancel any time. DaySmart is a month-to-month subscription: cancel before the next bill; the current cycle is not refunded. They also have a 14-day trial with no credit card (Deluxe-level).

What if I need help?

You email or call and one of us picks it up — Alex and Drake in Texas, seven days a week. You reach the founders, not a ticket queue. Some long-tenure DaySmart shops have said support now starts behind AI, and that SMS or the schedule have gone down. We are not claiming Teddy has better support — just that you can reach us. alex@tryteddy.com.

Does it work for mobile grooming?

Yes. Teddy auto-sorts stops on Core and Plus (Budget at $49 does not). DaySmart’s help FAQ says the app does not automatically optimize routes — you get a map and reorder stops by hand.

Give it two weeks

Free for 14 days, no card needed. We'll set it all up for you. If you don't like it, you've lost nothing.

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