Barkway - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Barkway is a cloud-based dog grooming management platform built for grooming salons and mobile groomers. It consolidates bookings, client and pet profiles, invoicing, deposits, contracts, automated reminders, and team access into a single system, removing the need for separate tools across core grooming admin workflows.

The Smart Scheduler checks opening hours, service durations, buffer times, and existing bookings to surface workable appointment slots. Smart Recall and Follow-Up logic identifies overdue clients and surfaces timely prompts to keep appointment diaries full. Client and pet profiles store contact details, pet notes, allergies, behaviour notes, vet information, grooming history, and photos. Per-groom notes and before-and-after photos support consistency across repeat visits. Invoicing covers invoice creation, payment tracking, deposit and balance management, and overpayment tracking. Contracts are stored and tied directly to client and pet records. A client portal allows clients to view bookings, submit requests, and manage their own details. Google Maps integration lets mobile groomers route to their next appointment directly from the client screen.

Barkway targets independent operators and small dog grooming businesses that depend on repeat clients and need consolidated booking, client, and admin management. Accessible from any location via web browser, the platform suits both fixed salon environments and mobile grooming operations. Multi-user support with roles and permissions accommodates small teams. GDPR-compliant data handling with encryption at rest and in transit is included.