Petbnb uses a tiered commission system starting at 18% and decreasing to 8% for top earners. The Pet Sitter is free for sitters and owners, with no subscription, booking commission or client limit.
| Metric | The Pet Sitter | Petbnb |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue model | Free — no subscription or commission | Tiered commission (18–8%) |
| Sitter cost structure | Free — no subscription or commission | Decreases with annual volume |
| Client relationship | Sitter-owned | Platform-intermediated |
| Stage | Available worldwide — bring your own clients | Established in NL/BE/DE |
Some commission marketplaces use a tiered structure where the commission rate decreases as the sitter's annual revenue increases. This rewards higher-volume sitters with lower rates while maintaining commission on every transaction.
Tiered commission incentivises sitters to stay on the platform and increase volume. It rewards loyalty while still maintaining the fundamental commission structure. For growing sitters, the decreasing rate feels like progress — though commission is still charged on every booking.
Petbnb operates a 5-tier loyalty system: Start (18%), Bronze (15%), Silver (12%), Gold (10%), and Platinum (8%). Tiers are based on cumulative annual revenue. Petbnb is primarily active in the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Germany. Even at the Platinum tier, commission is still charged on every transaction.
The scenarios below show the platform cost at different booking volumes. The Pet Sitter costs zero at each level; other business costs are outside this comparison.
The Pet Sitter has no subscription cost or booking commission, so there is no paid-plan break-even threshold. Your own business expenses, taxes and any external payment-provider fees still apply.
At the modelled 12% rate, annual commission is A$1,152. The Pet Sitter charges no commission or subscription; your business costs, taxes and external payment fees are separate.
At the modelled 10% rate, annual commission is A$2,400. The Pet Sitter charges no commission or subscription; your business costs, taxes and external payment fees are separate.
At the modelled 8% rate, annual commission is A$3,840. The Pet Sitter charges no commission or subscription; your business costs, taxes and external payment fees are separate.
New and repeat bookings carry no The Pet Sitter fee. Your revenue does not change the software price: it stays free. This comparison covers platform fees, not your total business profit.
Estimate your annual platform costs based on your monthly booking revenue.
Annual platform cost on Petbnb
€1,152
Platinum tier at 8% commission
Annual cost on The Pet Sitter
€0+ VAT
Free software, no commission
Estimated annual fee savings with The Pet Sitter
€1,152
Based on fee difference only
Estimated tier: Platinum
Petbnb uses a loyalty tier system. Your commission rate drops as annual earnings increase, starting at 18% and decreasing to 8% for top earners.
Petbnb figures are converted from their published price at an approximate rate, for comparison only. The Pet Sitter price shown here is the amount Checkout charges in euros (EUR).
| Annual gross booking revenue | €14,400 |
|---|---|
| Estimated net on Petbnb | €13,248 |
| Estimated net on The Pet Sitter | €14,400 |
Structural differences between the two business models.
Tiered percentage per transaction
Free — no subscription or commission
Your revenue (decreasing rate)
Free — no subscription or commission
Tiers reset yearly — start at highest rate
No reset — same cost always
Platform-intermediated
Sitter-owned, direct
Commission charged on every booking
No incremental cost per booking
Tier progress encourages staying on-platform
No lock-in mechanism
Platform loyalty
Tiered rates incentivise sitters to keep all bookings on-platform to maintain or improve their tier.
Volume concentration
The tier system rewards sitters who consolidate all business through the platform.
Transaction revenue
Even at the lowest tier, the platform earns a percentage of every booking.
Organise your work
Keep bookings, client details, care updates and invoices together. The tools are free, and you decide whether they fit your day-to-day work.
Direct client relationships
Set your own rates and share your booking link with the clients you bring. You manage the relationship directly; a profile does not guarantee new bookings.
Room for your client list
Add clients without a paid tier or client-count cap. Import client records by CSV; historical bookings, invoices and payment credentials do not transfer.
You set your care prices and receive payments directly. The Pet Sitter deducts no commission and charges no software subscription; your business expenses, taxes and external provider fees are separate.
An established marketplace may help you reach owners when you do not yet have your own clients. Weigh that access and its terms against its fees; The Pet Sitter is free at every booking volume.
Petbnb has demand-side presence in these markets. If you need bookings in those areas, their existing client base helps.
If the decreasing rate structure motivates you to increase volume, the tiered model provides a visible reward path.
An established marketplace may help you reach owners when you do not yet have your own clients. Weigh that access and its terms against its fees; The Pet Sitter is free at every booking volume.
The Pet Sitter has no subscription cost or booking commission, so there is no paid-plan break-even threshold. Your own business expenses, taxes and any external payment-provider fees still apply.
No tier resets means your January costs are the same as your December costs.
Set your own rates and share your booking link with the clients you bring. You manage the relationship directly; a profile does not guarantee new bookings.
New and repeat bookings carry no The Pet Sitter fee. Your revenue does not change the software price: it stays free. This comparison covers platform fees, not your total business profit.
Your profile, booking link, date-range bookings, messaging, report cards, unlimited client records and CSV client import are free. Share your profile and booking link with your own clients from day one. Owner-side search, team and facility workflows are on the roadmap.
If you need established marketplace liquidity in Petbnb's active markets today, they may serve you better in the short term.
What we are building is infrastructure for professional sitters who want predictable costs without tier systems, annual resets, or platform lock-in incentives. If that aligns with how you want to run your business, we would like to build this with you.
The Pet Sitter has no subscription cost or booking commission, so there is no paid-plan break-even threshold. Your own business expenses, taxes and any external payment-provider fees still apply.
The Pet Sitter has no subscription cost or booking commission, so there is no paid-plan break-even threshold. Your own business expenses, taxes and any external payment-provider fees still apply.
Yes. There are no exclusivity requirements. However, be aware that Petbnb's tier system is based on annual revenue through their platform specifically.
We believe professional pet care should be infrastructure-enabled, not commission-gated.
Your tools. Your clients. Your business.