In short: CleanCloud is the broad all-rounder for operators running multiple services or scaling fast, and it integrates with our lockers. SMRT Systems is built by dry cleaners for dry cleaners, so it shines on garment workflow and route management. Curbside Laundries is purpose-built for laundromat wash-and-fold, so it is the specialist for high-volume fold operations. Match the platform to your dominant service, not to a feature list.
- CleanCloud: all-in-one POS and pickup-and-delivery, strong for multi-service and scaling. Integrates with our lockers.
- SMRT Systems: dry-cleaning-first workflow and route management, built by dry cleaners.
- Curbside Laundries: the wash-and-fold specialist for laundromats.
- Pick the platform that fits your dominant service mix, then check the locker integration.
- Features and pricing change often, so confirm current details with each vendor before you commit.
How to choose, before the feature lists
Operators get lost comparing feature checklists. The real question is simpler: what is your dominant service, and how do you want orders to flow? A high-volume wash-and-fold laundromat has different needs from a dry cleaner running delivery routes, which is different again from a locker-led operator who needs the lockers and the software to talk to each other. Answer that first, then the choice narrows quickly.
CleanCloud: the all-rounder
CleanCloud is a widely used, cloud-based platform that combines point of sale, pickup and delivery, a website builder, marketing tools, and reporting. It runs on laptops, iOS, and Android, supports common printers and barcode and garment-tag printers, and includes a driver app with route optimisation. It integrates with a long list of industry tools, including washer and dryer brands, delivery platforms, and notably our lockers.
- Best for: operators running more than one service (wash-and-fold plus dry cleaning plus delivery), and anyone planning to scale across locations.
- Strengths: breadth, marketing and branded-app tools, route optimisation, wide integrations including lockers.
- Watch-outs: breadth means more to configure at setup. Budget time to get it dialled in.
SMRT Systems: the dry cleaner's platform
SMRT is a workflow management platform designed by dry cleaners for dry cleaners. Its centre of gravity is the garment workflow: managing drivers, customers, and staff, tracking deliveries, and processing payments on one platform, with branded customer apps and route management. If your business is primarily garment cleaning with delivery routes, it speaks your language.
- Best for: dry cleaners and garment-led operators who live on routes and per-piece workflows.
- Strengths: route and driver management, garment workflow, built by people who ran the operation.
- Watch-outs: if your business is mostly bulk wash-and-fold rather than garments, a fold-specialist may fit better.
Curbside Laundries: the wash-and-fold specialist
Curbside is built specifically for laundromat wash-and-fold. It manages the fold process end to end to cut mistakes, with a built-in pickup and delivery solution and customer-facing scheduling. If your volume is fold, it is designed around exactly your workflow.
- Best for: laundromats with serious wash-and-fold volume.
- Strengths: depth in the fold process, mistake reduction, laundromat-specific design.
- Watch-outs: narrower focus than an all-rounder, so confirm it covers any non-fold services you run.
Side by side
| Platform | Built around | Sweet spot | Locker fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanCloud | All-in-one POS + delivery | Multi-service, scaling | Integrates with our lockers |
| SMRT Systems | Dry cleaning workflow | Garment-led, routes | Confirm current integration |
| Curbside | Wash-and-fold process | High-volume fold | Confirm current integration |
The locker question matters. If lockers are part of your model, the cleanest setup is software that talks to the lockers so a drop-off creates an order and a ready order releases a pick-up code automatically. Our lockers integrate with a range of platforms, so you are not locked into one vendor. See how Laundry Wise compares.
The honest caveat on comparisons
Software moves fast. Features, integrations, and pricing change quarter to quarter, and every operator's mix is a little different. Treat this as a starting map, not a final verdict. Shortlist one or two based on your dominant service, then run a real trial with your own orders before committing. The best platform is the one your team will actually use every day without friction.
Pick for your dominant service, confirm the locker integration, then trial it with real orders before you commit.
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Laundry software questions
What is the best software for a laundromat?
It depends on your dominant service. CleanCloud is a strong all-rounder for multi-service and scaling operators and integrates with our lockers. Curbside Laundries is the specialist for high-volume wash-and-fold, and SMRT Systems is built around dry cleaning workflow and routes.
Does CleanCloud work with laundry lockers?
Yes. CleanCloud integrates with our lockers among a wide list of industry tools, so a drop-off can create an order and a completed order can release a pick-up code.
CleanCloud vs SMRT, which is better?
Neither is universally better. CleanCloud is broader and suits multi-service operators and those scaling across locations. SMRT is built by dry cleaners for garment-led workflow and route management, so it fits dry-cleaning-first operators.
What software is best for wash-and-fold?
Curbside Laundries is purpose-built for laundromat wash-and-fold and manages the fold process end to end to reduce mistakes, with built-in pickup and delivery. CleanCloud also handles wash-and-fold well within a broader feature set.
Do the lockers lock me into one software vendor?
No. Our lockers integrate with a wide range of platforms and can run with or without your existing POS. Laundry Wise software runs them with no monthly fee, so you keep flexibility over your software choice.
Figures in this article are illustrative ranges drawn from operator data from our deployments since 2012, plus published industry sources. They are not a guarantee of results. Your numbers depend on location, service mix, pricing, marketing effort, and local competition. For figures tailored to your address and service area, request a Letter of Engagement.
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