An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide what's right for your Australian pet business.
Mindbody is built for fitness, wellness and beauty: yoga studios, gyms, massage therapy, day spas and hair salons, by its own description. It is priced per location and it is strong on classes. Your Tuesday puppy class has an age cut-off and a vaccination gate, and Petboost enforces both. If you run a studio alongside your pet business, buy theirs.
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses. No compromises.
AUD pricing, GST-ready, No FX Fees
Grooming, daycare, boarding, walking, training. All included.
All on one plan. No add-ons.
Minimal digging. No endless menus
Avg. time to book less than 2 min
*Subscription waived as a bonus reward: Pro at $7,500+/mo, Max at $20,000+/mo in card payments
US-based software simply can't match these Australian-specific advantages.
| Payment Processing | Mindbody | Petboost |
|---|---|---|
| Processing | Mindbody payments, at the rates Mindbody publishes | 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee (AU Stripe) |
| Monthly Subscription | A$89 to A$369 per location | $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments) |
| SMS Functionality | Mindbody | Petboost |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Messaging | Email and text campaigns on the Growth plan | Reminders and messaging on every business plan |
| SMS Included | Depends on plan | 500 on Business Pro, more on Flex and Max |
| 2-Way Messaging | Part of the higher plans | ✅ Communications Booster with a dedicated AU number |
There are limited scenarios where Mindbody may suit you better:
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses with a design-first approach our customers rave about:
An honest look at how each platform handles key functionality.
Mindbody vs Petboost
A record on the animal
Mindbody records clients, by its own product description
Puppy class age cut-offs
Enforced at enrolment in Petboost
Expiry dates and gates
Course templates and attendance
Credit where due: classes are what Mindbody is built for
Mature class scheduling
Templates, enrolment, attendance per lesson
What you pay for
Per location
Per business, unlimited team
Overnight care
Rooms, kennels, yards
Class and room capacity
Per-resource limits enforced at booking
One owner, several animals
Client record only
Native owner to pets to service model
Feature Comparison Mindbody vs Petboost | M Mindbody | P PetboostAustralian-Built |
|---|---|---|
Pet ProfilesA record on the animal Mindbody records clients, by its own product description | ||
Age-Gated EnrolmentPuppy class age cut-offs Enforced at enrolment in Petboost | ||
Vaccination TrackingExpiry dates and gates | ||
Group ClassesCourse templates and attendance Credit where due: classes are what Mindbody is built for | Mature class scheduling | Templates, enrolment, attendance per lesson |
Pricing ShapeWhat you pay for | Per location | Per business, unlimited team |
Boarding and Multi-Day StaysOvernight care | ||
Capacity ManagementRooms, kennels, yards | Class and room capacity | Per-resource limits enforced at booking |
Multi-Pet HouseholdsOne owner, several animals | Client record only | Native owner to pets to service model |
Last updated: January 2026 • Based on publicly available information
We do fewer things exceptionally well rather than many things adequately. Our customers consistently tell us our design and user experience is miles ahead. Here's where we've intentionally focused elsewhere:
We build for pet services only
We send bookings to your own page instead
| Feature | Status | Our Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness and wellness workflows | Focused elsewhere | We build for pet services only |
| Consumer marketplace app | Focused elsewhere | We send bookings to your own page instead |
If any of these are dealbreakers today, Mindbody may be better suited for your current needs.
Based on typical Australian pet business transaction volumes.
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual costs may vary.
| Cost Type | Mindbody | Petboost |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription (Go) | About A$1,068 per location | $780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) |
| Annual Subscription (Core) | About A$3,348 per location | $780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) |
| A second site | Another full subscription | Talk to us about Enterprise |
What Could You Save?
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Your savings depend on your business size and payment volume. Use the calculator below for a personalised estimate.
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Business Pro starts at -/month with 0 appointments included. Business Max at -/month gives you unlimited appointments.
Total customer payments (all methods)
Appointments you expect each month
Reminders and notifications sent
What percentage of payments go through card on file?
Subscription waiver impact: Your total revenue ($10,000) would qualify for a subscription waiver, but only $8,000 goes through card on file. Increase card payments to $0 to unlock the waiver.
At 100 bookings/month, Business Pro would cost $45/month. Max costs $45/month, which is $0/month more but includes unlimited appointments.
20 of your 100 appointments are paid without card on file
$1 in fees saves $408 in hidden costs
Annual impact: $4,892/year in recoverable losses
Business Pro includes 0 SMS/month. Most businesses never hit these limits. You've set 300 SMS/month. You'll need 3 SMS Power-Up Packs ($45).
Save $636+ per month compared to typical competitors.
All plans include SMS Power-Up Packs at $15 for 100 additional SMS if needed.
* Estimates based on $10,000 total revenue (80% card on file), 100 appointments, and 300 SMS. Hidden cost estimates use industry averages for no-show rates, cancellation losses, and admin time. Actual costs vary.
Petboost fits your business. Whether you're a one-person mobile groomer, running a large facility with multiple staff and spaces, or managing several locations at once.
One-person operations with streamlined scheduling and automated payments.
3-10 staff with resource management, shared calendars, and team coordination.
Multi-space daycare and boarding, high-volume salons, and busy multi-service businesses.
Multi-location groups and franchises running every site from one HQ dashboard.
It's easier than you think. Here's what to expect if you decide to move from Mindbody.
Customer Data
Export clients from Mindbody, we import them
Pets
Pet details usually sit in client notes and need unpicking
Classes and Passes
Course templates rebuilt, credit balances reconciled
Timeline
Data across in about 24 hours, courses rebuilt with you
If you're using a Stripe WisePOS-E terminal with Mindbody, you can bring it across to Petboost. No new equipment needed.
We're here to help. We provide migration assistance for businesses switching from Mindbody.
Contact us for a migration assessmentStill unsure? Book a no-pressure demo and we'll help you figure out if we're the right fit, even if that means recommending someone else.
Honest about change
Switching to any new system is a big adjustment. Buttons are in different places, naming might be different, and the muscle memory you have built does not transfer overnight. We tell every customer the same thing: give it 4 to 6 weeks. Then, one day, you realise it is so much better.
Common questions about switching and comparing these platforms.
Purpose-built features for every type of pet business.
Last verified: 19th August 2026 | Pricing and features sourced from www.mindbodyonline.com
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From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
