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Australian businesses save up to ~$9,383-9,579/year
An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide what's right for your Australian pet business.
The Facts at a Glance
Gingr
www.gingrapp.com- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Boulder, Colorado, USA
- Focus
- Facility-based pet services (daycare, boarding, grooming)
- Est. Customers
- ~3,000 (including PetExec migration)
- Pricing
- Monthly subscription ($105-155+ USD/month)
Double Fee Alert for Australian Businesses
- •$105-155+ USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards)
- •US-based payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs Petboost 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee)
Australian businesses pay both subscription AND inflated payment fees
Petboost
Built in Sydney- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Focus
- Multi-vertical pet services
- AU Presence
- Native (built in Sydney)
- Pricing
- $65-240/mo + 1.2-1.4%or $0 with card volume*
*Subscription waived as a bonus reward: Pro at $7,500+/mo, Max at $20,000+/mo in card payments
Consider Gingr only if
There are limited scenarios where Gingr may suit you better:
- Large US-based pet care facilities with established operations
- Multi-location businesses needing centralised management today
- Daycare/boarding facilities wanting comprehensive facility management
- Businesses comfortable with US-based support (US timezone)
- Companies not concerned about international payment processing fees
Petboost?
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses with a design-first approach our customers rave about:
- PetExec customers looking for an established alternative that won't force another migration
- Australian pet businesses wanting local support from fellow pet business owners
- Multi-service operators (grooming + walking + daycare + training + boarding)
- Businesses wanting to avoid monthly subscription fees
- Owners who value granular automation control (not all-or-nothing)
- Solo operators or small teams looking for simple, modern software
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
Where Each Platform Excels
An honest look at how each platform handles key functionality.
Feature Comparison
Gingr vs Petboost
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost has frictionless phone-first authentication; Gingr requires account creation
Account-based login with customer portal
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in under 2 minutes
Pet Profile Visibility (Owner)
What pet owners can see and manage about their pets
Petboost gives owners comprehensive view of their pet records
Basic pet info and appointment history
Full pet profile with vaccinations, care notes, family pets, emergency contacts, and grooming preferences
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has comprehensive library with customer self-service selection
Basic pet notes/codes
2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork
Petboost offers complete pet identity management with integrated packages, sales history, vaccination tracking & digital paperwork
Basic client profile with notes
8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Booking Engine
Online appointment scheduling
Both strong; Petboost has AI-assisted scheduling
Comprehensive scheduling with customer portal
Magic Schedule + Quick Force dual modes
Payment Processing (Card-Present)
In-person terminal payments
Petboost lower rates; same Stripe WisePOS-E terminal
2.9-5%+ (with intl fees)
1.7% + $0.1 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee
Payment Processing (Online)
Card-not-present payments
Petboost lower rates
2.9-5%+ (with intl fees)
1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee
SMS Payment Links
One-tap payment links via SMS
Petboost differentiator: one-tap payment links via SMS
Card on File
Saved cards for repeat payments
Both support saved cards
Stripe Terminal
Hardware terminal support
Same hardware. Bring terminal across when switching
SMS/Notifications
Appointment reminders and alerts
Both support transactional SMS; Petboost has native AU delivery
Basic reminders (Twilio)
AU-native SMS (+61)
Package Management
Prepaid package credits
Both have packages; Petboost has online customer purchase
Self-service 24/7 purchase
Course Management
Training course lifecycle
Petboost has purpose-built course management
Yes (as services)
Native courses with templates/instances
Resource Capacity
Per-resource capacity limits
Both handle capacity; different approaches
Room/kennel management
Per-resource limits
Session-Based Scheduling
Structured time blocks with per-session controls
Petboost offers per-session capacity, service restrictions, and pet eligibility
Basic time slots
Schedules & Sessions
Multi-Location
Multiple business locations
Gingr ahead here currently
Reporting
Business analytics
Gingr more advanced; Stripe bank feeds sync to Xero
Advanced analytics
Standard reports (Stripe syncs to Xero)
Mobile App
Mobile access for pet parents
Gingr requires app download; Petboost works instantly from any browser with native-app feel
Native iOS/Android for pet parents
Progressive web app with passwordless login, offline-capable, add-to-home-screen, no app store friction
Package Self-Purchase
Can pet owners buy packages themselves?
Petboost enables impulse purchases; Gingr requires staff involvement
Business-managed package sales
24/7 self-service purchase with visual credit tracking ("coffee card" style)
Feature Comparison Gingr vs Petboost | G Gingr | P Petboost🇦🇺Australian-Built |
|---|---|---|
Pet Owner Booking ExperienceSelf-service booking flow for pet owners Petboost has frictionless phone-first authentication; Gingr requires account creation | Account-based login with customer portal | Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in under 2 minutes |
Pet Profile Visibility (Owner)What pet owners can see and manage about their pets Petboost gives owners comprehensive view of their pet records | Basic pet info and appointment history | Full pet profile with vaccinations, care notes, family pets, emergency contacts, and grooming preferences |
Pet Attributes LibraryPre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits Petboost has comprehensive library with customer self-service selection | Basic pet notes/codes | 2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories |
Pet & Owner ProfilesComprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork Petboost offers complete pet identity management with integrated packages, sales history, vaccination tracking & digital paperwork | Basic client profile with notes | 8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management |
Booking EngineOnline appointment scheduling Both strong; Petboost has AI-assisted scheduling | Comprehensive scheduling with customer portal | Magic Schedule + Quick Force dual modes |
Payment Processing (Card-Present)In-person terminal payments Petboost lower rates; same Stripe WisePOS-E terminal | 2.9-5%+ (with intl fees) | 1.7% + $0.1 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
Payment Processing (Online)Card-not-present payments Petboost lower rates | 2.9-5%+ (with intl fees) | 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
SMS Payment LinksOne-tap payment links via SMS Petboost differentiator: one-tap payment links via SMS | ||
Card on FileSaved cards for repeat payments Both support saved cards | ||
Stripe TerminalHardware terminal support Same hardware. Bring terminal across when switching | ||
SMS/NotificationsAppointment reminders and alerts Both support transactional SMS; Petboost has native AU delivery | Basic reminders (Twilio) | AU-native SMS (+61) |
Package ManagementPrepaid package credits Both have packages; Petboost has online customer purchase | Self-service 24/7 purchase | |
Course ManagementTraining course lifecycle Petboost has purpose-built course management | Yes (as services) | Native courses with templates/instances |
Resource CapacityPer-resource capacity limits Both handle capacity; different approaches | Room/kennel management | Per-resource limits |
Session-Based SchedulingStructured time blocks with per-session controls Petboost offers per-session capacity, service restrictions, and pet eligibility | Basic time slots | Schedules & Sessions |
Multi-LocationMultiple business locations Gingr ahead here currently | 🚧 Coming 2026 | |
ReportingBusiness analytics Gingr more advanced; Stripe bank feeds sync to Xero | Advanced analytics | Standard reports (Stripe syncs to Xero) |
Mobile AppMobile access for pet parents Gingr requires app download; Petboost works instantly from any browser with native-app feel | Native iOS/Android for pet parents | Progressive web app with passwordless login, offline-capable, add-to-home-screen, no app store friction |
Package Self-PurchaseCan pet owners buy packages themselves? Petboost enables impulse purchases; Gingr requires staff involvement | Business-managed package sales | 24/7 self-service purchase with visual credit tracking ("coffee card" style) |
Last updated: January 2026 • Based on publicly available information
Our Focused Approach
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:
| Feature | Status | Our Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-location management | FY26 | Single-location focus first to nail the core experience |
| Room/kennel visual management | Considering | Focus on service delivery first |
| Native iOS/Android apps | Considering | Full screen web app works well; native apps add complexity |
| Advanced reporting/BI | FY26 | Use Xero for now |
| Staff payroll | Focused elsewhere | Use dedicated payroll software (Xero, MYOB) |
| Inventory management | Focused elsewhere | Use dedicated inventory software |
| US localisation | 2029+ | Australia-first focus |
If any of these are dealbreakers today, Gingr may be better suited for your current needs.
Built for Australian Businesses
US-based software simply can't match these Australian-specific advantages.
Payment Processing
Card-Present Rate
Card-Not-Present Rate
SMS Payment Links
Monthly Subscription
| Payment Processing | Gingr | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Card-Present Rate | 2.9-5%+ (with intl fees) | 1.7% + $0.1 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
| Card-Not-Present Rate | 2.9-5%+ (with intl fees) | 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
| SMS Payment Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ 1.2-1.4% Petboost + 1.7% + $0.3 Stripe |
| Monthly Subscription | $105-155+ USD/month | $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments) |
SMS Functionality
Appointment Reminders
Payment Alerts
SMS Payment Links
Confirmation Messages
AU Number Compatibility
| SMS Functionality | Gingr | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment Reminders | ✅ Supported via Twilio | ✅ Native AU support |
| Payment Alerts | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| SMS Payment Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ One-tap payment via SMS |
| Confirmation Messages | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| AU Number Compatibility | Works (Twilio-based) | Native +61 support |
Real Cost Comparison
Based on typical Australian pet business transaction volumes.
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual costs may vary.
| Cost Type | Gingr | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription | ~$2,593-2,771 AUD (~$1,740-1,860 USD) | $780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) |
| Subscription FX/Foreign Tx Fees (~10%) | ~$259-277 AUD | $0 (AU-based) |
| Payment Processing (Card-Present 20%) | ~$4,305 AUD (2.9-5%+ with intl fees) | ~$2,030 (1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee) |
| Payment Processing (Online 80%) | ~$18,416 AUD (2.99% + $0.60 with intl fees) | ~$7,160 (1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee) |
| Petboost Booking Fee (on $500K GMV) | N/A (included above) | ~$7,000 (1.2-1.4%) |
| Total Annual Cost (incl. transaction fees) | ~$25,573-25,769 AUD | ~$16,190 |
You may be paying twice with Gingr
$105-155+ USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards), plus us-based payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs petboost 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee). With Petboost, you pay $65/month (waived at $7,500+ volume) and competitive AU payment processing rates.
What You Keep Instead of Paying in Fees
~$9,383-9,579/year
Based on $500K GMV, 80% online transactions
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual savings may vary.
Which plan is right for you?
Enter your numbers and see
Business Pro starts at -/month with 0 appointments included. Business Max at -/month gives you unlimited appointments.
How much customers pay you via card
Appointments you expect each month
Reminders and notifications sent
💡 Consider Business Max
At 100 bookings/month, Pro would cost $15/month (including $0 in overage fees). Max costs $15/month, which is $0/month more but includes unlimited appointments.
Business Pro
Hit -/month in card payments and your monthly fee is waived
Generous SMS Limits
Pro includes 0 SMS/month, Max includes 0. Most businesses never hit these limits. You've set 300 SMS/month. You'll need 1 SMS Power-Up Pack ($15).
When to Upgrade
At your current revenue, Business Max becomes better value at ∞ appointments/month. You're at 100. Pro includes $0 in overage fees, but is still $0 cheaper than Max.
Your Savings
Save $666+ per month compared to typical competitors.
Quick Plan Comparison
Business Pro
- • -/month (waived at -+ card payment volume)
- • 0 appointments included
- • -/appointment after 0
- • 0 SMS/month included
- • - transaction fee
Business Max
- • -/month (waived at -+ card payment volume)
- • Unlimited appointments
- • No per-appointment overage fees
- • 0 SMS/month included
- • - transaction fee
Both plans include SMS Power-Up Packs at $15 for 500 additional SMS if needed.
* Estimates based on 100 transactions averaging $100 each, 100 appointments, and 300 SMS. Actual costs vary based on transaction volume, average ticket size, appointments, and SMS usage.
From solo operators to
multi-van fleets
Petboost fits your business. Whether you're a one-person mobile groomer or running a large facility with multiple staff and spaces.
Solo Superstars
One-person operations with streamlined scheduling and automated payments.
- 1-tap booking management
- Automated invoicing & receipts
- After-hours self-service booking
- SMS reminders on autopilot
Growing Teams
3-10 staff with resource management, shared calendars, and team coordination.
- Multi-staff scheduling
- Per-resource capacity limits
- Team permissions & roles
- Shared customer database
Large Operations
Dog walking van fleets, multi-space facilities, and high-volume businesses.
- Fleet/van management
- Multi-space capacity tracking
- Volume pricing available
- Advanced automation rules
Making the Switch
It's easier than you think. Here's what to expect if you decide to move from Gingr.
Migration Complexity
Customer Data
Export available; import assistance provided
Booking History
Not imported; fresh start in Petboost
Package Balances
Manual reconciliation recommended
Timeline
2-4 weeks typical depending on data volume and complexity
Keep Your Existing Hardware
If you're using a Stripe WisePOS-E terminal with Gingr, you can bring it across to Petboost. No new equipment needed.
We're here to help. We provide migration assistance for businesses switching from Gingr.
Contact us for a migration assessmentWhich Is Right for Your Business?
Gingr may suit you if:
- You need multi-location management today
- You're US-based and want US support
- You're a large facility needing enterprise features
- You've heavily invested in Gingr-specific workflows
- Payment processing costs aren't a major concern
Petboost?
- You're a PetExec customer looking for an established alternative that won't force another migration
- You want software built by fellow pet business owners who understand your world
- You need comprehensive pet & owner profiles with 8 organised tabs, policy overrides & collaborative management
- You're an Australian business wanting local support from real people
- Payment processing costs matter to your bottom line
- You want to earn $0/month (waived at $7,500+) (pay only when you earn)
- You value granular automation control
- You're multi-service or planning to expand verticals
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
Still 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.
Gingr vs Petboost FAQs
Common questions about switching and comparing these platforms.
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Last verified: 9th January 2026 | Pricing and features sourced from www.gingrapp.com
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