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Head-to-head · Pet Sitting Software

Time To Pet vs Critter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Time To Pet #2 in Pet Sitting Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Time To Pet
Critter #5 in Pet Sitting Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Critter

Time To Pet leads on 0 checks, Critter on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTime To Pet · 9.3/10
  • Free trialonly Time To Pet
  • Most featuresCritter · 5 of 5

Time To Pet scores higher on our rubric for pet sitting software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Time To Pet is the better fit for established pet-care teams needing integrations. Critter is the better fit for small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care.

  • Time To Pet fits best

    Established pet-care teams needing integrations

  • Critter fits best

    Small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care

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Side by side

Feature Time To Pet 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Critter 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #2 in Pet Sitting Software #5 in Pet Sitting Software
Best for Established pet-care teams needing integrations Small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $25/unit usage-based
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Time To Pet 2/5 · Critter 5/5
Client portal ✓ ✓
Online booking ✓ ✓
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Online payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Service types Not checked yet Pet sitting, dog walking and drop-ins, in-home boarding, training, grooming
Our review
Pros
  • Recurring scheduling, client records and service requests in one system
  • Payments, reminders and client messages with visit reports and photos
  • Staff tools plus QuickBooks Online, Zapier and calendar integrations
  • Combines booking requests, scheduling, employee management, and client records
  • Client portal covers bookings, invoices, service reports, photos, and videos
  • Care plans, histories, messaging, and Stripe payments support daily operations
Cons
  • Team plans add $16/month per active staff member
  • Large Team uses custom pricing
  • Facility businesses need a separate facility-focused product
  • Credits are consumed as bookings start, so usage affects package needs
  • Credit packages are purchased separately rather than as monthly or annual plans
  • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of solo operators seeking simple scheduling
Our verdict

Time To Pet brings scheduling, client and pet records, invoicing, payments, staff management and client communication together for pet sitters, dog walkers, daycare providers and boarding facilities. Clients can request services, view…

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Critter brings scheduling, booking requests, client onboarding, records, policy management, and employee management into one platform for pet-care businesses. It is aimed at sitters, dog walkers, boarding providers, trainers, and groomers…

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  1. Time To PetPet Sitting Software 9.314-day trial
  2. CritterPet Sitting Software 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Time To Pet — where it wins

    • Recurring scheduling, client records and service requests in one system
    • Payments, reminders and client messages with visit reports and photos
    • Staff tools plus QuickBooks Online, Zapier and calendar integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Team plans add $16/month per active staff member
    • Large Team uses custom pricing
    • Facility businesses need a separate facility-focused product

  • Critter — where it wins

    • Combines booking requests, scheduling, employee management, and client records
    • Client portal covers bookings, invoices, service reports, photos, and videos
    • Care plans, histories, messaging, and Stripe payments support daily operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Credits are consumed as bookings start, so usage affects package needs
    • Credit packages are purchased separately rather than as monthly or annual plans
    • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of solo operators seeking simple scheduling

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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