July 8, 2022 · By Cuddles Team
Let’s see who makes the cut
Scroll through this comparison of Cuddles vs Daysmart to help you determine which software is right for managing your pet business.
Pricing
Cuddles: Free to Use
Our Free plan provides all the tools you need to run your pet business smoothly. Our premium plan is $99 per month
Daysmart: Paid Options Only
There are no free plans available on Daysmart. You can pick between 4 plans ranging from $29-$249 per month and add-on features will cost additional $$ per month as well.
Integrated Payment Processing
Cuddles: The ability to take payments won’t cost you more money
Credit card processing fees are a part of doing business, but you shouldn’t have to pay more on top of that. The ability to process payments is always included for free with Cuddles. Our payment processing fees are also simplified and reduced. Whether a card is present or not, you’ll pay the same low rate of only 2.3% + $0.20 per transaction.
Daysmart: Processing payments means more monthly fees
Payment processing is considered an “add-on,” requiring a fee on top of the monthly plan fees you’re already paying. In addition to the add-on fee in order to process payments on Daysmart you’ll also pay 2.75% per transaction.
Ease of Use
Cuddles: A “less is more” approach means you pay less for features you’ll actually use every day
Cuddles is software built with the input of pet business owners and a singular focus on making day to day workflow management easier, not more complicated. As a result, the free and paid plans we offer are both easy to understand, the features are simple to set up and use, and there’s never a complicated fee structure or “add-on” pricing that needs to be paid before you can run your business smoothly.
Daysmart: All those exciting add ons will cost you more time and money
Access to a lot of features and “add-ons” can seem beneficial at first in order to solve all your business needs at once. However, many user reviews point out that the fees for add-on features add up quickly and many features aren’t easy to use, become “buggy” and don’t work consistently, or are removed from the software entirely despite regular use. This leads to more time spent on the phone with tech support and less time focusing on your business.
Business Growth Tools
Cuddles – Grow your customer base with Cuddles marketplace
In addition to text and email marketing that helps you reach out to your existing customers about promos and offerings, Cuddles has created the first integrated pet business marketplace to help grow your client base. After signing up for CuddlesPay, you can immediately create your virtual storefront on our marketplace and attract new clients the moment they are shopping for your services.
Daysmart – Marketing applies to existing customers only
The text and email marketing and review booster within Daysmart can help you build a better reputation and attempt to sell more services to your existing clients. However, these features won’t actively grow your business by reaching new clients. If you’re paying monthly for software and maybe more fees on top of that, actively growing your business should be an inclusion and never an add-on.
Cuddles vs Daysmart
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Detailed Comparison
Pricing 💵
Cuddles
$0-$99 per month
Daysmart
$29-$249 per month + additional fees for add-on services on some plans
Offers Free Features 🆓
Cuddles
Yes (Free Plan)
Daysmart
No
Paid Features 💳
Cuddles
Yes (Premium Plan)
Daysmart
Yes (All Plans)
Cuddles “Ease of Use” Rating ⭐
Cuddles
4.0 out of 5 stars
Daysmart
3.2 out of 5 stars
Pet Businesses Supported ✅
Cuddles
Grooming, Daycare*, Boarding*, Training*
*Coming Soon
Daysmart
Grooming, Daycare
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Calendar & Booking Management
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Ability to book multiple appointments during 1 time slot?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Ability to add multiple services to invoices & appointments?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Schedule Recurring Appointments?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Payments
Payment Processing Fees 💳
Cuddles
2.3% + $0.20 per transaction
Daysmart
2.75% per transaction
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POS / Online Payments?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Client & Staff Management
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Rich Client & Pet Profiles?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Pet Records?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Rich Client & Pet Profiles?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Staff Schedule Management?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Commission & Tip Management?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Employee Time Clock?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Payroll Processing?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Inventory & Location Management🧴
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Retail Inventory Management?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Multi-Location Functionality?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Client Communications
Unlimited Messaging 💬
Cuddles
Pay per message
Daysmart
Limited number per plan
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Automated Appointment Confirmation & Reminders?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Two-Way Messaging?
Cuddles Daysmart
*Coming Soon -
Post Appointment Pet Report?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Technology
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Mobile App?
Cuddles Daysmart
*Coming Soon -
Responsive Design (tablet, mobile, pc)?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Marketing & Growth Tools
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Automated Email & Text Marketing Campaigns?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Reputation/Review Booster?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Online Booking Page?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Custom Marketplace Profile?
Cuddles Daysmart
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Business Reports & Insights?
Cuddles Daysmart
Cuddles vs Daysmart: Which Software is Right for Your Pet Business?
Deciding which pet business software is right for your business will ultimately depend on your professional needs and budget. Cuddles and Daysmart both provide similar features that are aimed at helping you run your pet business, but each takes a very different approach on cost and usability.
Cuddles aims to help you run your day to day business operations in a way that’s as stress free and affordable as possible. So if you’re looking for software that’s budget friendly (most features are free!) and user-friendly, isn’t bogged down with extra features and fees for things you’ll never use, assists you in growing your business, and is backed by a passionate team who looks forward to hearing your feedback and helping you every step of the way…well, then Cuddles just might be the pet business software you’ve been searching for!
This guide is here to help you decide what is most important to your pet business when choosing which software to use.
If you have questions, our customer support team is always happy to chat about Cuddles with you! After all, we really love what we do. 🙂
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