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Australian businesses save up to ~$3,438/year
An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide what's right for your Australian pet business.
Why businesses choose Petboost
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses. No compromises.
Built for Australian Businesses
AUD pricing, GST-ready, No FX Fees
1 system, 1 plan, multi-category
Grooming, daycare, boarding, walking, training. All included.
All on one plan. No add-ons.
Most actions in 1-2 clicks!
Minimal digging. No endless menus
Easy for Pet Owners
Avg. time to book less than 2 min
The Facts at a Glance
Time To Pet
www.timetopet.com- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USA
- Focus
- Pet sitting and dog walking
- Est. Customers
- ~4,000
- Pricing
- Monthly subscription ($25-80+ USD/month, varies by plan type)
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 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee)
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
- $65-240/mo + 1.2-1.4%or $0 with card volume*
*Subscription waived as a bonus reward: Pro at $7,500+/mo, Max at $20,000+/mo in card payments
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) | 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
| Monthly Subscription | $25-88+ USD/month | $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments) |
SMS Functionality
SMS Availability in Australia
SMS Add-on Cost
Included SMS Credits
Overage Rate
Dedicated Phone Number
2-Way Messaging
SMS Payment Links
SMS Infrastructure
Currency
Lite Plan SMS
| SMS Functionality | Time To Pet | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Availability in Australia | ❌ US and Canada only. Not available for Australian businesses | ✅ Native AU support with Sinch Australia infrastructure |
| SMS Add-on Cost | $10 USD/mo base fee + Solo/Team plan required ($50+ USD/mo) | Included with Business Pro & Max plans |
| Included SMS Credits | 250 texts/mo per active staff member (US/CA only) | Generous monthly credits included |
| Overage Rate | $0.025 USD/text beyond included allowance | Transparent credit packs in AUD, never expire |
| Dedicated Phone Number | ❌ US numbers only. Requires EIN/SSN to register (US IDs) | ✅ Australian number with Messaging Pro |
| 2-Way Messaging | ✅ Available (US/CA only) | ✅ Messaging Pro add-on with dedicated AU number |
| SMS Payment Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ One-tap payment via SMS |
| SMS Infrastructure | Twilio US. A2P 10DLC registration (US carriers only) | Sinch Australia. Local infrastructure |
| Currency | USD only. No AUD billing option | AUD (no conversion fees) |
| Lite Plan SMS | ❌ Not available on Lite ($25 USD/mo) | Available on Business Pro & Max |
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 continuous GPS route 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?
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 Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost eliminates registration friction; Time To Pet requires account setup
Client portal with account login
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, 24/7 booking in under 2 minutes
Pet Profile Visibility (Owner)
What pet owners can see and manage about their pets
Petboost gives owners comprehensive view; Time To Pet focuses on visit logs
Visit history and basic pet info
Full pet profile with vaccinations, care notes, family pets, emergency contacts
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 Availability Check + Quick Create
Payment Processing
Online payments
Petboost better for AU businesses
Integrated (US Stripe)
AU Stripe 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee
GPS Tracking
Location tracking during visits
Both capture GPS at check-in/out. Time To Pet adds optional continuous route recording.
Check-in/out coordinates + optional continuous route tracking
GPS check-in/checkout + photo locations on Magic Map
Photo/Video Updates & Report Cards
Visit media and summaries for pet owners
Both have report cards and photo sharing. TTP adds structured visit fields. Petboost uses free-form notes with Magic Map.
Report cards with structured fields (feeding, meds, bathroom) and continuous GPS route maps
Report Cards with customer-facing notes, photos, team member details, and Magic Map location data. Auto-generated.
SMS/Notifications
Appointment reminders
Petboost better for AU numbers
Yes (US-based)
AU-native SMS (+61)
Package Management
Prepaid package credits
Both have packages; Petboost enables pet owner self-purchase anytime
Self-service 24/7 purchase with visual "coffee card" credit tracking
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
Reporting
Business analytics and intelligence
Petboost adds prescriptive insights, forecasting, and geographic intelligence beyond standard reports
Good standard reports
50+ InsightCards, forecasting, geographic intelligence, marketing ideas engine
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 Owner Booking ExperienceSelf-service booking flow for pet owners Petboost eliminates registration friction; Time To Pet requires account setup | Client portal with account login | Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, 24/7 booking in under 2 minutes |
Pet Profile Visibility (Owner)What pet owners can see and manage about their pets Petboost gives owners comprehensive view; Time To Pet focuses on visit logs | Visit history and basic pet info | Full pet profile with vaccinations, care notes, family pets, emergency contacts |
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 Availability Check + Quick Create |
Payment ProcessingOnline payments Petboost better for AU businesses | Integrated (US Stripe) | AU Stripe 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
GPS TrackingLocation tracking during visits Both capture GPS at check-in/out. Time To Pet adds optional continuous route recording. | Check-in/out coordinates + optional continuous route tracking | GPS check-in/checkout + photo locations on Magic Map |
Photo/Video Updates & Report CardsVisit media and summaries for pet owners Both have report cards and photo sharing. TTP adds structured visit fields. Petboost uses free-form notes with Magic Map. | Report cards with structured fields (feeding, meds, bathroom) and continuous GPS route maps | Report Cards with customer-facing notes, photos, team member details, and Magic Map location data. Auto-generated. |
SMS/NotificationsAppointment reminders Petboost better for AU numbers | Yes (US-based) | AU-native SMS (+61) |
Package ManagementPrepaid package credits Both have packages; Petboost enables pet owner self-purchase anytime | Self-service 24/7 purchase with visual "coffee card" credit tracking | |
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 |
ReportingBusiness analytics and intelligence Petboost adds prescriptive insights, forecasting, and geographic intelligence beyond standard reports | Good standard reports | 50+ InsightCards, forecasting, geographic intelligence, marketing ideas engine |
Course ManagementTraining courses Petboost purpose-built | Limited | Native courses |
Last updated: January 2026 • 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous GPS route tracking | Focused elsewhere | We capture GPS at check-in, checkout, and from photo EXIF data (Magic Map). We do not record the full walking route. |
| Structured visit fields | Considering | Time To Pet has structured feeding/medication/bathroom fields. Petboost Report Cards use free-form customer-facing notes with photos and Magic Map. |
| 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.
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 | ~$894 AUD (~$600 USD) | $780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) |
| Subscription FX/Foreign Tx (~10%) | ~$89 AUD | $0 (AU-based) |
| Payment Processing (est. 2.9-5%+ with intl fees vs 1.7%) | ~$6,705 AUD | ~$2,850 (1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee) |
| Petboost Booking Fee (on $100K GMV) | N/A (included above) | ~$1,400 (1.2-1.4%) |
| Total Annual Cost (incl. transaction fees) | ~$7,688 AUD | ~$4,250 |
You may be 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 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee). With Petboost, you pay $65/month (waived at $7,500+ volume) and competitive AU payment processing rates.
What You Keep Instead of Paying in Fees
~$3,438/year
Based on $500K GMV, 80% online transactions
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual savings may vary.
Which plan is right for you?
Enter your numbers and see
Business Pro starts at -/month with 0 appointments included. Business Max at -/month gives you unlimited appointments.
Total customer payments (all methods)
Appointments you expect each month
Reminders and notifications sent
What percentage of payments go through card on file?
Subscription waiver impact: Your total revenue ($10,000) would qualify for a subscription waiver, but only $8,000 goes through card on file. Increase card payments to $0 to unlock the waiver.
💡 Consider Business Max
At 100 bookings/month, Pro would cost $45/month (including $0 in overage fees). Max costs $45/month, which is $0/month more but includes unlimited appointments.
Business Pro
Hit -/month in card payments and your monthly fee is waived
Hidden Costs of Non-Card Payments
$408/mo20 of your 100 appointments are paid without card on file
$1 in fees saves $408 in hidden costs
Annual impact: $4,892/year in recoverable losses
Generous SMS Limits
Pro includes 0 SMS/month, Max includes 0. Most businesses never hit these limits. You've set 300 SMS/month. You'll need 3 SMS Power-Up Packs ($45).
When to Upgrade
At your current revenue, Business Max becomes better value at ∞ appointments/month. You're at 100. Pro includes $0 in overage fees, but is still $0 cheaper than Max.
Your Savings
Save $636+ per month compared to typical competitors.
Quick Plan Comparison
Business Pro
- • -/month (waived at -+ card payment volume)
- • 0 appointments included
- • -/appointment after 0
- • 0 SMS/month included
- • - transaction fee
Business Max
- • -/month (waived at -+ card payment volume)
- • Unlimited appointments
- • No per-appointment overage fees
- • 0 SMS/month included
- • - transaction fee
Both plans include SMS Power-Up Packs at $15 for 100 additional SMS if needed.
* Estimates based on $10,000 total revenue (80% card on file), 100 appointments, and 300 SMS. Hidden cost estimates use industry averages for no-show rates, cancellation losses, and admin time. Actual costs vary.
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Cost Comparison Calculator
See exactly what you save with Petboost
Time To Pet
Solo operator with advanced features
Petboost
If platform fee passed to customers: $0/mo
Annual savings: $7,862
Compared to Time To Pet Solo at 100 transactions/month
Time To Pet pricing from their pricing page. Verified 2026-03-22. USD converted to AUD at current exchange rates.
From solo operators to
multi-van fleets
Petboost fits your business. 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:
- Continuous walk route maps are essential to your service
- Structured visit fields (feeding, meds, bathroom) with route maps are essential
- 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?
- 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 $7,500+)
- You're multi-service or planning to expand
- GPS check-in/checkout and photo locations (without continuous route maps) meet your needs
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.
Honest about change
The little bit of pain is generally 4 to 6 weeks. Then it clicks.
Switching to any new system is a big adjustment. Buttons are in different places, naming might be different, and the muscle memory you have built does not transfer overnight. We tell every customer the same thing: give it 4 to 6 weeks. Then, one day, you realise it is so much better.
Time To Pet vs Petboost FAQs
Common questions about switching and comparing these platforms.
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Last verified: 22nd March 2026 | Pricing and features sourced from www.timetopet.com
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