Peterie vs Square Appointments

See how Peterie compares to Square Appointments. Free to start, purpose-built for mobile groomers — just the tools you need to grow.

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Feature Comparison

A side-by-side look at what each platform offers mobile groomers.

Feature	Peterie	Square Appointments
Online Booking	✓	✓
Payment Processing	✓	✓
Automated Reminders	✓	✓
Staff Management	✓	✓
POS Hardware Support	✗	✓
Free Tier Available	✓	✗
Pet-Specific Records	✓	✗
Grooming Notes & History	✓	✗
Pet Parent Marketplace	✓	✗
Route Optimization	✓	✗
Community & Events	✓	✗

Pricing Comparison

What you'll actually pay to run your grooming business.

Peterie$0
Free to start
Get listed and start building your presence at no cost. Upgrade to affordable plans as your business grows.

Square Appointments

Freemium + Transaction Fees

Free for individuals. Plus plan at $29/month. Premium at $69/month. All plans charge 2.6% + 10¢ per card transaction.

Strengths & Advantages

An honest look at where each platform excels.

Why Choose Peterie

Built specifically for mobile groomers with pet-specific records and grooming notes
Route optimization helps plan efficient daily routes — Square doesn't offer this
Pet parent marketplace lets clients discover your business organically
Free to start — Square charges $29-$69/month for team features before you can even begin

Where Square Appointments Shines

Part of the broader Square ecosystem (POS, payroll, banking)
Physical POS hardware for in-person card payments
Strong brand recognition and established trust
Built-in e-commerce for selling products alongside services

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use Square Appointments or Peterie for mobile grooming?

Square Appointments is a great general scheduling tool, but it wasn't built for pet grooming. It lacks pet records, grooming notes, breed information, and route optimization. Peterie includes all of these and is free to start.

Can I use Peterie with Square for payments?

Peterie uses Stripe for payment processing. If you're already using Square, switching to Stripe is straightforward and gives you competitive processing rates with direct bank deposits.

Is Square Appointments really free?

Square Appointments is free for individuals, but the free tier is limited. Team management, multiple calendars, and advanced features require the Plus ($29/month) or Premium ($69/month) plan. Peterie is free to start with affordable upgrade plans as you grow.