MyPetSitter vs Scout for Pets
Scout is a clean US-built platform with a simple price ladder. For UK businesses, the per-extra-user pricing and absence of UK compliance make it less compelling than MyPetSitter at similar headline pricing.
At a glance
MyPetSitter
Scout for Pets
Headquarters
United Kingdom
United States
Pricing range
£18 – £65/mo · all-inclusive
£20 (1 user) + £12 per extra user
Customer-facing fee model
Customer pays exact invoice
Stripe pass-through; business absorbs fees
Branded customer PWA
✓ Included (£19 add-on)
✗ Not available
UK DEFRA compliance
✓ Built-in (Boarder/Pro)
✗ Not built-in
Free trial
✓ 14 days
Varies
Why switch from Scout
The specific things MyPetSitter does that Scout for Pets doesn't — or charges a lot more for.
Walker plan beats Scout on team pricing
Scout: £20 + £12 × extra users. A 4-walker team = £20 + (£12×3) = £56/mo. MPS Walker = £29 flat, unlimited staff. Saves £27/mo at that team size.
Customer pays exact invoice
Scout adds Stripe fees to the customer's checkout. MPS Direct Charge keeps the customer on the exact invoiced amount.
DEFRA compliance + UK policy primitives
Scout doesn't target UK regulatory needs. MPS Boarder/Pro tiers include inspection-ready records and animal welfare logging.
Branded PWA for £19
Scout shows Scout branding to your clients. MPS gives you your own subdomain + custom domain.
Settlement invoices + ledger
Clean end-of-relationship billing. Scout doesn't have an equivalent flow.
Where Scout is ahead
We won't pretend they don't have any advantages.
GetApp / Capterra presence
Scout has been listed on the major comparison sites for years. MPS is in the listing process for mid-2026.
Switching from Scout for Pets is easier than you think
Scout exports clients + pets + bookings in CSV. Importable in one go.
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14 days free. Migrate from Scout for Pets when you're ready.
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