Petme . Pawshake alternative

A Pawshake alternative in the UK, with 0% booking fees for owners

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. Protection Plan up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs.

Pawshake lists home-based sitters, and on Petme you can arrange a meet and greet through chat. The difference is the price you pay and the protection you get: pet owners pay 0%, you earn cashback on completed bookings, and the Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

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0% owner fee + cashback

£59better off on Petme

Booking£420

On Petme£407+£13 Cashback

Typical platforms£466+£46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at £20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

Service fee for pet owners

£20,000

Protection Plan maximum for eligible vet costs

Cashback

On completed bookings

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Head to head

Petme vs Pawshake

Pawshake

Pawshake’s terms say it can charge owners a Member Service Fee; the amount is shown at checkout.

See their site for protection terms.

No cashback on bookings.

See their site for sitter and meet and greet details.

Petme

Pet owners pay 0%. The rate is the rate, and you earn cashback on top.

Up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs through the Protection Plan, subject to its terms.

Automatic cashback into your Petme balance on every completed booking.

Home-based, verified sitters you can arrange a meet and greet with through chat, plus a 0% owner fee and up to £20,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Why switch

Why pet owners move to Petme

0% owner fee

On Petme the sitter’s rate is the rate you pay, with no platform cut added on top, and you earn cashback on every completed booking.

Petme Protection Plan

Up to £20,000 through the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs during the stay, subject to the Protection Plan terms.

Cashback on completed bookings

Cashback credits to your Petme balance on completed bookings, up to £20 per booking. Spend it on a later stay.

Verified home-based sitters

Identity and background checks on every sitter, open reviews, and a meet and greet you can arrange in chat before you book, the same home-based care.

Pet care services in the UK

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in the UK

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in the UK

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in the UK

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in the UK

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in the UK

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pawshake alternative in the UK?

Petme offers the same home-based sitters, with a 0% owner fee, automatic cashback on completed bookings, and up to £20,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs. You can arrange a meet and greet through chat. Sitters are identity-verified and background-checked, and the rate you see is the rate you pay.

Is Petme cheaper than Pawshake?

Petme charges pet owners 0% and adds cashback on every completed booking. Compare the all-in number: the sitter’s rate plus any platform cut, minus cashback.

How much does the Petme Protection Plan offer?

Up to £20,000 is available through the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs during a stay, subject to the Protection Plan terms. Eligibility rules apply, so read the terms before you book. To make a request, contact Petme support within 48 hours.

Do Petme sitters do a meet and greet?

Yes, you arrange it yourself. You can message any sitter free of charge and agree a meet and greet before you commit, with verified, background-checked sitters.

How do I switch from Pawshake to Petme?

Download the Petme app, browse verified sitters in your city, message a few, arrange a meet and greet, and book. The Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, and completed bookings earn cashback from the first stay.

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