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Both Australian-made. Different approaches to pet business software.
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
Pet Tech Pro
pettechpro.com.au- Founded
- ~2009
- Headquarters
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Focus
- Boarding kennels, pet resorts, catteries, daycare, and grooming
- Est. Customers
- Small (niche Australian market)
- Pricing
- Monthly subscription ($99-185 AUD/month + add-ons)
Double Fee Alert for Australian Businesses
- •$99-185/month AUD subscription plus add-on modules ($15-125/month each) plus support plan (75% of subscription)
- •PayPal/Braintree payment processing (rates vary) on top of subscription
Monthly subscription + add-on fees + support plan + 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
- $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
Payment Gateway
Card-Present Rate
Card-Not-Present Rate
SMS Payment Links
Online Payments
Monthly Subscription
| Payment Processing | Pet Tech Pro | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Gateway | PayPal / Braintree | Stripe (AU) |
| Card-Present Rate | Via Braintree/PayPal (rates vary) | 1.7% + $0.1 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
| Card-Not-Present Rate | Via Braintree/PayPal (rates vary) | 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee |
| SMS Payment Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ 1.2-1.4% Petboost + 1.7% + $0.3 Stripe |
| Online Payments | +$15/month add-on required | ✅ Included (no add-on fee) |
| Monthly Subscription | $99-185/month AUD + add-ons | $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments) |
SMS Functionality
SMS Availability
SMS Provider
SMS Pricing
Australian Phone Number
SMS Payment Links
2-Way Messaging
Setup Complexity
| SMS Functionality | Pet Tech Pro | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Availability | ⚠️ Base plan only ($185 AUD/mo). Not on Bare ($99 AUD/mo) | ✅ Included with Business Pro & Max plans |
| SMS Provider | ⚠️ Requires separate ClickSend or ClickAtell account | ✅ Fully managed via Sinch Australia. No third-party accounts |
| SMS Pricing | ClickSend/ClickAtell rates apply separately (AUD). Not bundled | Published credit packs in AUD |
| Australian Phone Number | ✅ Via ClickSend (Australian provider) | ✅ Australian number with Messaging Pro |
| SMS Payment Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ One-tap payment via SMS |
| 2-Way Messaging | ❌ Not documented | ✅ Messaging Pro add-on with dedicated AU number |
| Setup Complexity | ⚠️ Must create and manage separate ClickSend/ClickAtell account | ✅ Fully managed. No third-party accounts needed |
Consider Pet Tech Pro only if
There are limited scenarios where Pet Tech Pro may suit you better:
- Boarding kennels and catteries wanting Australian-made software
- Facilities needing visual 2D housing/pen diagrams
- Operations with transport/van run requirements and driver tracking
- Businesses wanting waitlist management
- Kennels needing pet health monitoring with weight tracking and smart alerts
- Facilities wanting barcode-enabled pet ID and collar printing
Petboost?
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses with a design-first approach our customers rave about:
- Australian pet businesses wanting modern, mobile-first software
- Multi-service operators (grooming + walking + daycare + training + boarding)
- Businesses wanting $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments) transparent pricing
- Owners who value self-service online booking without add-on fees
- Businesses wanting integrated Stripe payments (not PayPal/Braintree)
- Solo operators or small teams wanting to get started quickly
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
Pet Tech Pro vs Petboost
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost includes online booking at no extra cost; Pet Tech Pro charges $15/month extra for their portal
Portal-based booking with account login (add-on: +$15/month)
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in under 2 minutes
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has a larger structured attribute library; Pet Tech Pro has practical pet info that flows through the system
Pet attributes, vaccination records, notes that flow through system
2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork
Both offer comprehensive profiles; Petboost has more structured tabs, Pet Tech Pro has practical kennel-focused views
Customer and pet databases with staff notes, history, and linked vet records
8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Kennel/Housing Management
Visual facility management and pen allocation
Pet Tech Pro has superior visual kennel management with 2D diagrams
Resource capacity management
Pet Health Monitoring
Tracking pet health during stays
Pet Tech Pro has purpose-built health monitoring with smart weight loss alerts
Care notes and pet attributes
Transport Management
Van runs and driver coordination
Pet Tech Pro has dedicated transport management; Petboost does not
Waitlist
Managing overflow bookings when fully booked
Pet Tech Pro supports waitlists; Petboost does not currently offer this
Payment Processing
Transaction rates and payment methods
Petboost uses AU Stripe with transparent rates; Pet Tech Pro uses PayPal/Braintree
PayPal/Braintree integration (rates vary)
1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee (AU Stripe)
SMS Payment Links
One-tap payment via text message
Petboost can send payment links via SMS; Pet Tech Pro only offers email and portal payments
SMS Notifications
Text message reminders and alerts
Both support SMS; Pet Tech Pro requires the $185/month Base plan (not available on $99 Bare plan)
Multi-Service Support
Beyond boarding: grooming, walking, training, daycare
Petboost is built for multi-service; Pet Tech Pro is boarding-centric
Primarily boarding/kennels with basic grooming support
Course Management
Training courses with sessions and enrolment
Petboost has training course management; Pet Tech Pro does not
Package Management
Pre-paid packages for regular clients
Petboost has self-service package purchasing; Pet Tech Pro has manual discounts
Basic discounting available
Digital Agreements
Digital signatures and documents
Both support digital agreements and signatures
Inventory/Shop
Retail and inventory tracking
Pet Tech Pro has shop/inventory management; Petboost does not
Accounting Integration
Export to accounting software
Petboost connects to Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds; Pet Tech Pro exports to MYOB. Different accounting ecosystems
Barcode/Pet ID
Fast pet identification in facility
Pet Tech Pro has barcode-based pet identification; Petboost does not
Panic Button
Emergency alert function
Pet Tech Pro has a panic button feature; Petboost does not
Feature Comparison Pet Tech Pro vs Petboost | P Pet Tech Pro | P Petboost🇦🇺Australian-Built |
|---|---|---|
Pet Owner Booking ExperienceSelf-service booking flow for pet owners Petboost includes online booking at no extra cost; Pet Tech Pro charges $15/month extra for their portal | Portal-based booking with account login (add-on: +$15/month) | Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in under 2 minutes |
Pet Attributes LibraryPre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits Petboost has a larger structured attribute library; Pet Tech Pro has practical pet info that flows through the system | Pet attributes, vaccination records, notes that flow through system | 2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories |
Pet & Owner ProfilesComprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork Both offer comprehensive profiles; Petboost has more structured tabs, Pet Tech Pro has practical kennel-focused views | Customer and pet databases with staff notes, history, and linked vet records | 8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management |
Kennel/Housing ManagementVisual facility management and pen allocation Pet Tech Pro has superior visual kennel management with 2D diagrams | ✅ 2D facility diagrams, drag-and-drop housing, day kennel allocation | Resource capacity management |
Pet Health MonitoringTracking pet health during stays Pet Tech Pro has purpose-built health monitoring with smart weight loss alerts | ✅ Detailed evaluations, weight tracking, smart alerts, timestamped photos | Care notes and pet attributes |
Transport ManagementVan runs and driver coordination Pet Tech Pro has dedicated transport management; Petboost does not | ✅ Intelligent van runs, drag-and-drop, driver tracking via tablet | |
WaitlistManaging overflow bookings when fully booked Pet Tech Pro supports waitlists; Petboost does not currently offer this | ✅ Built-in waitlist management | |
Payment ProcessingTransaction rates and payment methods Petboost uses AU Stripe with transparent rates; Pet Tech Pro uses PayPal/Braintree | PayPal/Braintree integration (rates vary) | 1.7% + $0.3 + 1.2-1.4% booking fee (AU Stripe) |
SMS Payment LinksOne-tap payment via text message Petboost can send payment links via SMS; Pet Tech Pro only offers email and portal payments | ❌ Not available | ✅ Native SMS payment links |
SMS NotificationsText message reminders and alerts Both support SMS; Pet Tech Pro requires the $185/month Base plan (not available on $99 Bare plan) | ✅ Via ClickSend/ClickAtell (Base plan only, +$86/month upgrade from Bare) | ✅ AU-native (+61), included in plans |
Multi-Service SupportBeyond boarding: grooming, walking, training, daycare Petboost is built for multi-service; Pet Tech Pro is boarding-centric | Primarily boarding/kennels with basic grooming support | ✅ Full multi-vertical: boarding, grooming, daycare, training, walking |
Course ManagementTraining courses with sessions and enrolment Petboost has training course management; Pet Tech Pro does not | ✅ Native course management with multi-session support | |
Package ManagementPre-paid packages for regular clients Petboost has self-service package purchasing; Pet Tech Pro has manual discounts | Basic discounting available | ✅ Self-service packages, customers buy 24/7 online |
Digital AgreementsDigital signatures and documents Both support digital agreements and signatures | ✅ Digital agreements stored against client and booking | ✅ Digital paperwork and consent forms |
Inventory/ShopRetail and inventory tracking Pet Tech Pro has shop/inventory management; Petboost does not | ✅ Shop function with stock tracking, barcode support, low-stock alerts (Base plan only) | |
Accounting IntegrationExport to accounting software Petboost connects to Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds; Pet Tech Pro exports to MYOB. Different accounting ecosystems | ✅ MYOB export | ✅ Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds |
Barcode/Pet IDFast pet identification in facility Pet Tech Pro has barcode-based pet identification; Petboost does not | ✅ Barcode-enabled pet ID with printable collar tags | |
Panic ButtonEmergency alert function Pet Tech Pro has a panic button feature; Petboost does not | ✅ Panic button function for emergencies |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waitlist management | Considering | Pet Tech Pro offers built-in waitlists. Petboost does not currently support this. |
| Visual kennel/housing diagrams | Considering | Pet Tech Pro has 2D facility diagrams with drag-and-drop. Petboost uses capacity-based resource management. |
| Transport/van run management | Focused elsewhere | Pet Tech Pro has dedicated transport management with driver tracking. Not currently planned for Petboost. |
| Barcode/pet ID collar printing | Focused elsewhere | Niche feature for large boarding facilities. Not currently planned. |
| Shop/inventory management | Focused elsewhere | Pet Tech Pro has retail/shop functionality. Not currently planned for Petboost. |
| Pet health monitoring with smart alerts | Considering | Pet Tech Pro has detailed pet evaluations with weight tracking and automated alerts. |
| Multi-location management | FY26 | Single-location focus first to nail the core experience. |
If any of these are dealbreakers today, Pet Tech Pro 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 | Pet Tech Pro | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription (Base) | $2,220 AUD ($185/month) | $780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) |
| Annual Subscription (Bare) | $1,188 AUD ($99/month) | $780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) |
| Online Portal Add-On | +$180/year ($15/month) | $0 (included) |
| Support Plan (75% of subscription) | +$1,665/year (on Base plan) | $0 (included) |
| SMS (Base plan upgrade from Bare) | +$1,032/year ($86/month difference) | $15 for 100 Power-Up Packs |
| Total Annual Cost (Base + Portal + Support) | ~$4,065 AUD | $780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) + transaction fees |
You may be paying twice with Pet Tech Pro
$99-185/month AUD subscription plus add-on modules ($15-125/month each) plus support plan (75% of subscription), plus paypal/braintree payment processing (rates vary) on top of subscription. 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
~$3,000-4,000/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.
Calculate your potential savings
Enter your business numbers and compare total costs including international card and currency conversion fees.
Cost Comparison Calculator
See exactly what you save with Petboost
Pet Tech Pro
Pricing from third-party source (Capterra). Verify directly.
Petboost
If platform fee passed to customers: $0/mo
Annual savings: $4,620
Compared to Pet Tech Pro Standard at 100 transactions/month
Pet Tech Pro pricing from their pricing page. Verified 2026-03-22.
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 Pet Tech Pro.
Migration Complexity
Customer Data
Pet Tech Pro offers CSV export and backup downloads. Import assistance provided by Petboost.
Pet Records
Vaccination records and pet attributes can be exported. Some manual mapping may be needed.
Booking History
Historical bookings typically not migrated. Fresh start in Petboost.
Digital Agreements
Existing agreements stored in Pet Tech Pro would need to be archived separately.
Timeline
2-4 weeks typical depending on data volume and complexity.
Keep Your Existing Hardware
If you're using a Stripe WisePOS-E terminal with Pet Tech Pro, you can bring it across to Petboost. No new equipment needed.
We're here to help. We provide migration assistance for businesses switching from Pet Tech Pro.
Contact us for a migration assessmentWhich Is Right for Your Business?
Pet Tech Pro may suit you if:
- You're a dedicated boarding kennel or cattery (boarding is your primary service)
- Visual 2D housing/kennel diagrams are essential for your workflow
- You need transport/van run management with driver tracking
- Waitlist management is critical for your operation
- You need barcode-enabled pet ID and collar printing
- Shop/inventory management for retail sales is important
- Pet health monitoring with weight tracking alerts is essential
- You prefer MYOB over Xero for accounting
Petboost?
- You're a multi-service business (boarding + grooming + daycare + training + walking)
- You want modern, mobile-first software with a contemporary interface
- You want to earn $0/month (waived at $7,500+)
- Online booking without add-on fees matters to you
- You want integrated AU Stripe payments with transparent rates
- You value self-service packages that customers can buy 24/7
- You want SMS payment links for collecting outstanding invoices
- You prefer Xero over MYOB for accounting
- You're planning to expand into multiple service types
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.
Pet Tech Pro vs Petboost FAQs
Common questions about switching and comparing these platforms.
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Last verified: 21st February 2026 | Pricing and features sourced from pettechpro.com.au
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