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Australian businesses switch to Petboost for transparent, predictable pricing
An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide what's right for your Australian pet business.
The Facts at a Glance
KennelBooker
www.kennelbooker.com- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Ireland
- Focus
- Kennel and cattery management
- Est. Customers
- Unknown
- Pricing
- Monthly subscription (varies by region)
Double Fee Alert for Australian Businesses
- •Monthly subscription (varies by region)
- •Separate payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs Petboost localised 1.7% + $0.30)
Australian businesses pay subscription AND separate payment processing fees
Petboost
Built in Sydney- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Focus
- Multi-vertical pet services
- AU Presence
- Native (built in Sydney)
- Pricing
- $0/mo (waived at -+) + -
Consider KennelBooker only if
There are limited scenarios where KennelBooker may suit you better:
- Boarding kennels and catteries (their core focus)
- Irish pet boarding facilities
- Businesses wanting dedicated kennel management software
- Operations focused primarily on overnight boarding
Petboost is the better choice if
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses with a design-first approach our customers rave about:
- Australian pet businesses wanting local support and compliance
- Multi-service operators (boarding + grooming + daycare + training)
- Businesses wanting $0/month (waived at -+) transparent pricing
- Owners who value modern automation and self-service features
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
KennelBooker vs Petboost
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has comprehensive attribute library with colour coding and icons
Basic pet notes/fields
2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork
Petboost centralises packages, sales, grooming prefs, vaccinations, policy overrides & digital paperwork
Basic pet records with booking history
8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Online Booking
Appointment scheduling
Both offer online booking
Magic Schedule + Quick Force
Payment Processing
Transaction rates
Petboost optimised for AU
Integrated (varies)
- (AU Stripe)
Kennel/Pen Management
Facility visualisation
KennelBooker more visual
Resource capacity
Multi-Service
Beyond boarding
Petboost more versatile
Full multi-vertical
SMS
Text notifications
Petboost better for AU
International
AU-native (+61)
Course Management
Training courses
Petboost has training courses
Native courses
Feature Comparison KennelBooker vs Petboost | K KennelBooker | P Petboost🇦🇺Australian-Built |
|---|---|---|
Pet Attributes LibraryPre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits Petboost has comprehensive attribute library with colour coding and icons | Basic pet notes/fields | 2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories |
Pet & Owner ProfilesComprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork Petboost centralises packages, sales, grooming prefs, vaccinations, policy overrides & digital paperwork | Basic pet records with booking history | 8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management |
Online BookingAppointment scheduling Both offer online booking | Magic Schedule + Quick Force | |
Payment ProcessingTransaction rates Petboost optimised for AU | Integrated (varies) | - (AU Stripe) |
Kennel/Pen ManagementFacility visualisation KennelBooker more visual | ✅ Visual pen view | Resource capacity |
Multi-ServiceBeyond boarding Petboost more versatile | Limited | Full multi-vertical |
SMSText notifications Petboost better for AU | International | AU-native (+61) |
Course ManagementTraining courses Petboost has training courses | Native courses |
Last updated: December 2025 • 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual kennel/pen view | Considering | Focus on service delivery first |
| Multi-location | FY26 | Single-location focus for now |
If any of these are dealbreakers today, KennelBooker 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
Processing
| Payment Processing | KennelBooker | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Processing | Varies | AU Stripe (0.00%) |
SMS Functionality
Format
| SMS Functionality | KennelBooker | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | International | AU-native (+61) |
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 | KennelBooker | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | Varies | $0 |
| Payment Processing | Varies | AU Stripe (0.00%) |
You're paying twice with KennelBooker
Monthly subscription (varies by region), plus separate payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs petboost localised 1.7% + $0.30). With Petboost, you pay $0/month (waived at -+ volume) and competitive AU payment processing rates.
What You Keep Instead of Paying in Fees
Varies by plan/year
Based on $500K GMV, 80% online transactions
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual savings may vary.
Pricing Calculator
See exactly what you'll pay with Business
-/month + - transaction fee. Hit -/month and the subscription is waived. Unlike competitors, you can pass fees to customers.
Petboost Business
Hit -/month and your monthly fee is waived
Typical Competitor
Fixed costs regardless of revenue
SMS Included
~3 SMS per appointment included (confirmation, reminder, receipt). That's 300 messages worth $72-$120 based on retail mass SMS product rates for 3-4 segment messages (non-wholesale pricing).
Smart Onboarding
Automated magic onboarding (like Gingr, MoeGo) for Customers & Pets is free. Optional guided onboarding & data cleaning starts at $0 to ~$600 depending on your data, obligation free. See our onboarding options.
Your Savings
Save $681+ per month compared to typical competitors.
* Estimates based on 100 transactions averaging $100 each. Actual costs vary based on transaction volume and average ticket size.
From solo operators to
multi-van fleets
Petboost scales with you. 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 KennelBooker.
Migration Complexity
Customer Data
Export and import assistance provided
Timeline
2-4 weeks typical
Keep Your Existing Hardware
If you're using a Stripe WisePOS-E terminal with KennelBooker, you can bring it across to Petboost. No new equipment needed.
We're here to help. We provide migration assistance for businesses switching from KennelBooker.
Contact us for a migration assessmentWhich Is Right for Your Business?
KennelBooker may suit you if:
- You're primarily a boarding kennel or cattery
- Visual pen/kennel management is essential
- You're Irish-based
- You don't need multi-service capabilities
Petboost is the better choice if:
- You're an Australian business wanting local support
- You want to earn $0/month (waived at -+)
- You're multi-service (boarding + grooming + daycare + training)
- Payment processing costs matter
- You value modern automation features
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.
KennelBooker vs Petboost FAQs
Common questions about switching and comparing these platforms.
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Last verified: 10th December 2025 | Pricing and features sourced from www.kennelbooker.com
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