Critter
Critter: An all-in-one pet-care suite with credit-based pricing and client-facing service reports. Ranked #5 of 19 in Pet Sitting Software by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for small teams managing bookings, staff, and client care.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSmall teams managing bookings, staff, and client care
- Free planNo
- Paid from$25/unit usage-based
- Client portalYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Critter
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 who need more than a shared calendar. Clients can use a portal to request bookings, view invoices, and access service reports with photos and videos; staff can track care plans, instructions, and service history. Web, iOS, and Android access suit teams coordinating work across devices.
Pricing is based on credits consumed as bookings start, rather than recurring monthly or annual plans. The 25 Credits package costs $25, 150 Credits costs $45, 250 Credits costs $65, and 500 Credits costs $110. Larger businesses can request custom Enterprise pricing. The vendor also describes initial free credits for testing, but ongoing use requires buying credit packages. This model ties spend to booking activity, so teams should consider how frequently bookings start when choosing a package. Stripe is the listed payment integration, supporting in-app payments and invoicing.
The broader value is the joined-up client and care workflow: onboarding, communication, payment collection, care instructions, and photo- or video-rich service updates sit alongside booking and staff management. Email, phone, and documentation are listed support channels. That breadth makes Critter a fit for small teams that want client communication and service records connected to their operations, not just appointment scheduling. Solo providers seeking a lightweight calendar or businesses that prefer predictable recurring subscriptions may find the credit-based model and range of management tools less suitable.
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Critter fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $25/unit usage-based |
| Client portal | Yes |
| Online booking | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Staff management | Yes |
| Online payments | Yes |
| Service types | Pet sitting, dog walking and drop-ins, in-home boarding, training, grooming |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Stripe |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | scheduling.critter.pet |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Critter integrations
Critter lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
Alternatives to Critter
- Precise PetcareA full operations hub for pet-care businesses, with staff-sized plans and mobile visit workflows.9.4
- Time To PetA broad pet-care management suite for teams that need scheduling, payments and integrations.9.3
- PetExecPetExec brings bookings, care records, staffing and payments into one system.9.2
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