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Australian businesses save up to ~$2,310/year
An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide what's right for your Australian pet business.
The Facts at a Glance
Time To Pet
www.timetopet.com- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Focus
- Pet sitting and dog walking
- Est. Customers
- ~4,000
- Pricing
- Monthly subscription ($25-50+ USD/month)
Double Fee Alert for Australian Businesses
- •$25-50+ USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards)
- •US-based payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs Petboost localised 1.7% + $0.30)
Australian businesses pay both subscription AND significantly higher payment 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 Time To Pet only if
There are limited scenarios where Time To Pet may suit you better:
- Pet sitters and dog walkers (their core focus)
- Businesses needing GPS tracking and time logging
- Companies wanting established, proven pet sitting software
- Operations requiring detailed staff management and payroll reports
- Businesses comfortable with US-based support
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 (sitting + grooming + daycare + training)
- Businesses wanting to avoid monthly subscription fees
- Owners who value granular automation control
- Anyone wanting proper Australian payment processing rates
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
Time To Pet vs Petboost
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has comprehensive library; Time To Pet focused on visit notes
Basic pet notes
2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork
Petboost centralises everything: packages, sales, grooming prefs, vaccinations, policy overrides & paperwork
Client cards with visit history
8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Booking Engine
Online appointment scheduling
Both strong booking systems
Client portal with scheduling
Magic Schedule + Quick Force
Payment Processing
Online payments
Petboost better for AU businesses
Integrated (US Stripe)
AU Stripe -
GPS Tracking
Real-time location during visits
Time To Pet excels here
Photo/Video Updates
Visit media to pet owners
Time To Pet excels here
SMS/Notifications
Appointment reminders
Petboost better for AU numbers
Yes (US-based)
AU-native SMS (+61)
Package Management
Prepaid package credits
Both have packages
Self-service 24/7 purchase
Staff Time Tracking
Detailed time logging
Time To Pet more advanced
Basic
Pay Reports
Payroll preparation
Time To Pet has payroll prep
Multi-Vertical
Multiple service types
Petboost more versatile
Pet sitting/walking focus
All verticals native
Session-Based Scheduling
Structured time blocks with per-session controls
Petboost designed for groomers/daycares with per-session capacity and restrictions
Event-based visits
Schedules & Sessions
Course Management
Training courses
Petboost purpose-built
Native courses
Feature Comparison Time To Pet vs Petboost | T Time To Pet | P Petboost🇦🇺Australian-Built |
|---|---|---|
Pet Attributes LibraryPre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits Petboost has comprehensive library; Time To Pet focused on visit notes | Basic pet notes | 2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories |
Pet & Owner ProfilesComprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork Petboost centralises everything: packages, sales, grooming prefs, vaccinations, policy overrides & paperwork | Client cards with visit history | 8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management |
Booking EngineOnline appointment scheduling Both strong booking systems | Client portal with scheduling | Magic Schedule + Quick Force |
Payment ProcessingOnline payments Petboost better for AU businesses | Integrated (US Stripe) | AU Stripe - |
GPS TrackingReal-time location during visits Time To Pet excels here | ||
Photo/Video UpdatesVisit media to pet owners Time To Pet excels here | ||
SMS/NotificationsAppointment reminders Petboost better for AU numbers | Yes (US-based) | AU-native SMS (+61) |
Package ManagementPrepaid package credits Both have packages | Self-service 24/7 purchase | |
Staff Time TrackingDetailed time logging Time To Pet more advanced | Basic | |
Pay ReportsPayroll preparation Time To Pet has payroll prep | ❌ Use payroll software | |
Multi-VerticalMultiple service types Petboost more versatile | Pet sitting/walking focus | All verticals native |
Session-Based SchedulingStructured time blocks with per-session controls Petboost designed for groomers/daycares with per-session capacity and restrictions | Event-based visits | Schedules & Sessions |
Course ManagementTraining courses Petboost purpose-built | Limited | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS tracking during visits | Focused elsewhere | Use Google Maps/dedicated GPS apps; we focus on business operations |
| Photo/video visit updates | Considering | Lower priority than core operations |
| Staff pay reports | Focused elsewhere | Use dedicated payroll software (Xero, MYOB) |
| Visit time logging | Focused elsewhere | We focus on appointment-based services |
| US localisation | 2029+ | Australia-first focus |
If any of these are dealbreakers today, Time To Pet 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
Card Rate (estimated)
Monthly Subscription
| Payment Processing | Time To Pet | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Rate (estimated) | 2.9-5%+ (with intl fees) | - |
| Monthly Subscription | $25-88+ USD/month | $0/month (waived at -+) |
SMS Functionality
Phone Format
AU Numbers Work?
Delivery Reliability
| SMS Functionality | Time To Pet | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Phone Format | US (+1) default | AU (+61) native |
| AU Numbers Work? | Generally yes | Yes, native support |
| Delivery Reliability | Acceptable | Excellent for AU |
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 | Time To Pet | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription (USD) | ~$600 USD | $0 |
| Subscription FX/Foreign Tx (~10%) | ~$60 | $0 |
| Payment Processing (est. 2.9-5%+ with intl fees vs 0.0%) | ~$4,500 | ~$2,850 |
| Total Annual Cost | ~$5,160 | ~$2,850 |
You're paying twice with Time To Pet
$25-50+ USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards), plus us-based 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
~$2,310/year/year
Based on $500K GMV, 80% online transactions
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual savings may vary.
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-/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 Time To Pet.
Migration Complexity
Customer Data
Export available; import assistance provided
Booking History
Not imported; fresh start in Petboost
Package Balances
Relatively straightforward
Timeline
2-3 weeks typical, usually smooth transition
Keep Your Existing Hardware
If you're using a Stripe WisePOS-E terminal with Time To Pet, you can bring it across to Petboost. No new equipment needed.
We're here to help. We provide migration assistance for businesses switching from Time To Pet.
Contact us for a migration assessmentWhich Is Right for Your Business?
Time To Pet may suit you if:
- GPS tracking during visits is essential
- Photo/video updates are part of your service
- You need built-in staff pay reports
- You're purely pet sitting/walking (no other services)
- You're US-based and want US support
Petboost is the better choice if:
- You're an Australian business wanting local support
- You want comprehensive pet & owner profiles with 8 tabs, per-customer policy overrides & integrated paperwork
- Payment processing costs matter to your bottom line
- You want to earn $0/month (waived at -+)
- You're multi-service or planning to expand
- You don't need real-time GPS tracking
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
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Last verified: 10th December 2025 | Pricing and features sourced from www.timetopet.com
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