Petme . Rover alternative

The Rover alternative with a 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. £20,000 vet protection on every booking.

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 every booking, and every stay includes up to £20,000 in vet expenses. Verified, home-based sitters you browse, message and meet before you commit.

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0%

Service fee for pet owners

£20,000

Vet protection per booking

Cashback

On every completed booking

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.
No cashback. A repeat booking costs the same as the first.
Reimbursement cover with limited, hard-to-find terms.
A very large pool you sort through yourself.
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 in vet expenses per booking, with no excess to pay first.
Verified, background-checked sitters with open reviews and a free meet and greet.

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 every booking

You earn cashback into your Petme balance on every completed booking. Spend it on your next stay. No minimum, no expiry.

£20,000 vet protection

Every booking includes up to £20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay, with no excess to pay first.

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks on every sitter, open and unfiltered reviews, and a free meet and greet before you book.

Pet care services in the UK

Pet Boarding

Pet Boarding

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

Dog Walking

Dog Walking

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

House Sitting

House Sitting

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

Drop-in Visits

Drop-in Visits

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

Doggy Daycare

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 in vet expenses per booking, with verified home-based sitters you 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 vet protection does Petme include?
Every Petme booking includes up to £20,000 in vet expenses during the stay, with no excess to pay first. Open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates with the vet practice.
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 do a free meet and greet 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. Your booking is covered by £20,000 vet protection and earns cashback from the first stay.

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0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. £20,000 vet protection on every booking. Browse, message, meet, book.

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