Petme . Rover alternative

A Rover 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.

Rover is a big, established directory. Petme is the alternative built around 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. Verified, home-based sitters you browse, message and meet before you commit.

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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 Rover

Rover

Owners pay a percentage service fee added on top of every booking at checkout.

See their site for any owner cashback.

See their site for protection terms.

See their site for how sitters are listed.

Petme

Pet owners pay 0%. The rate the sitter sets is the rate you pay, nothing added.

Automatic cashback into your Petme balance on every completed booking.

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

Verified, background-checked sitters with open reviews, and a meet and greet you arrange in chat.

Why switch

Why pet owners move to Petme

0% owner fee

Some platforms add a service fee to the sitter’s rate at checkout. Petme adds nothing for pet owners. You pay only the sitter’s rate in pounds.

Cashback on completed bookings

You earn cashback into your Petme balance on completed bookings, up to £20 per booking. Spend it on a later stay.

Petme Protection Plan

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

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks on every sitter, open and unfiltered reviews, and a meet and greet you can arrange in chat before you book.

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 Rover alternative in the UK?

Petme is built for pet owners who want a lower all-in price and stronger protection: 0% owner fee, automatic cashback, and up to £20,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs, with verified home-based sitters you can meet before booking.

Is Petme cheaper than Rover?

Petme charges pet owners 0%, so there is no platform service fee added on top of the sitter’s rate, and you earn cashback on every completed booking. Compare the all-in number: the sitter’s rate plus any checkout fee, minus cashback.

What 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.

Are Petme sitters verified?

Yes. Every sitter passes identity verification with a government-issued ID and a background check before their profile goes live. Reviews are open, and you can arrange a meet and greet through chat first.

How do I switch from Rover 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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