Paw Partner is built for US kennels. Petboost is built for Australian pet businesses.
Paw Partner runs a photo timeline and social feed that we don't. Petboost puts the photos on per-appointment report cards instead. If a public feed for your customers is the thing you're buying, buy theirs. If you want Australian payments and SMS from +61 numbers, we're the better fit.
The USD subscription attracts your card's international transaction fee. Processing only differs if you take payments through Paw Partner, where an Australian cardholder on US Stripe carries the international card surcharge and currency conversion
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Petboost
Built in Sydney
Australian
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Focus
Multi-vertical pet services
Customers
Australian pet businesses, running since 2022
Australian presence
Native. Built in Sydney, with Australian data residency, same-timezone support and pricing in AUD.
Scale
300+ pet businesses and 500,000+ bookings processed.
Pricing
$65-240/mo plus a 1.2-1.4% booking fee on card payments. Subscription $0 once your card volume reaches $7,500 a month on Pro, or $20,000 on Max.
No lock-in, cancel anytime
Where each platform excels
An honest look at how each platform handles key functionality.
Feature comparison
Paw Partner vs Petboost
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost is frictionless and browser-based; Paw Partner requires app download or web signup
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in 38 seconds for a returning customer and 56 for a new one, no app download
Pet Profile Visibility (Owner)
What pet owners can see and manage about their pets
Both strong; Petboost has 1,600+ pre-built attributes. Paw Partner notes/tags are internal-only (not visible to owners).
9 tabs (the Petprint, Owner, Wallet, Appointments, Timeline & Notes, Sales, Fields & Forms, Settings and Paperwork), plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply
Photo Sharing & Report Cards
Sharing pet photos and service updates with owners
Paw Partner's Timeline is their standout feature (broader social platform). Petboost Report Cards are per-appointment focused. Different approaches, both strong.
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Paw Partner
Photo Timeline: one-click upload, auto-tagging, push notifications, manager approval. Branded social feed with blogs, videos, promotions.
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Petboost
Journal/Report Cards: rich story-style cards with photos, business notes, team member attribution. Per-appointment detail.
Location Tracking (Magic Map)
GPS check-in/checkout and photo location capture with interactive visualisation
Petboost differentiator: pet owners see their pet's route on a map during mobile services
Different approaches; Petboost offers multiple operational views with intelligence cards
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Paw Partner
Single dashboard with daily check-in/out management
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Petboost
Mission Control: up to twelve views (Workflow, Pets, List, Run Sheet, Photos, Roster, Grid, Stays, Team Members or Resources, Services, Spotlight, Courses) + intelligence cards
Stay/Boarding Management
Multi-night boarding bookings
Both handle boarding; Paw Partner has more facility-specific reports, Petboost uses 24-hour period billing rather than calendar-night billing
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Paw Partner
Group or individual boarding, deposit management, stay reports, feeding/medication reports
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Petboost
Purpose-built: 24-hour period billing, tiered "stay longer save more" pricing, visual occupancy, in-stay service add-ons
Course Management
Group training programmes (puppy school, obedience)
Petboost has purpose-built course management; Paw Partner treats courses as appointments
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Paw Partner
Private or group classes, class rosters, send homework
Both handle resources; Paw Partner is kennel-focused, Petboost supports both location and mobile assets
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Paw Partner
Kennel/run assignment, playgroup management
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Petboost
Location Resources (kennels, rooms) + Asset Resources (vans, mobile units) with parallel capacity
Vaccination Tracking
Pet vaccination management and compliance
Petboost adds certificate checks on top of record-keeping: online bookings need a current certificate, and your team sees No Vax or Expired on the appointment
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Paw Partner
Vaccine records on pet card
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Petboost
Certificate upload, expiry tracking, 30-day warnings, service-level requirements, and online bookings need a current certificate
Configurable policies per service, automatic fee calculation and charging, fee status tracking
Staff Management
Team roles, scheduling, and tracking
Paw Partner stronger on time clocks and commission tracking; both run daily task lists; Petboost stronger on roles, permissions, and analytics
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Paw Partner
Time clock, task lists, staff scheduling, commission tracking, staff app
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Petboost
4 roles with permission matrix, capacity management, working hours, leave management, service eligibility, revenue per hour analytics, Rounds & Tasks for the day's care rounds and per-pet tasks
Reporting
Business analytics and intelligence
Both offer reporting; Petboost adds InsightCards, forecasting, and geographic intelligence (Map tab)
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Paw Partner
Reservations, occupancy, sales, income reports. Occupancy forecasting.
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in 38 seconds for a returning customer and 56 for a new one, no app download
Pet Profile Visibility (Owner)
What pet owners can see and manage about their pets
Both strong; Petboost has 1,600+ pre-built attributes. Paw Partner notes/tags are internal-only (not visible to owners).
9 tabs (the Petprint, Owner, Wallet, Appointments, Timeline & Notes, Sales, Fields & Forms, Settings and Paperwork), plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply
Photo Sharing & Report Cards
Sharing pet photos and service updates with owners
Paw Partner's Timeline is their standout feature (broader social platform). Petboost Report Cards are per-appointment focused. Different approaches, both strong.
Photo Timeline: one-click upload, auto-tagging, push notifications, manager approval. Branded social feed with blogs, videos, promotions.
Journal/Report Cards: rich story-style cards with photos, business notes, team member attribution. Per-appointment detail.
Location Tracking (Magic Map)
GPS check-in/checkout and photo location capture with interactive visualisation
Petboost differentiator: pet owners see their pet's route on a map during mobile services
Different approaches; Petboost offers multiple operational views with intelligence cards
Single dashboard with daily check-in/out management
Mission Control: up to twelve views (Workflow, Pets, List, Run Sheet, Photos, Roster, Grid, Stays, Team Members or Resources, Services, Spotlight, Courses) + intelligence cards
Stay/Boarding Management
Multi-night boarding bookings
Both handle boarding; Paw Partner has more facility-specific reports, Petboost uses 24-hour period billing rather than calendar-night billing
Group or individual boarding, deposit management, stay reports, feeding/medication reports
Purpose-built: 24-hour period billing, tiered "stay longer save more" pricing, visual occupancy, in-stay service add-ons
Course Management
Group training programmes (puppy school, obedience)
Petboost has purpose-built course management; Paw Partner treats courses as appointments
Private or group classes, class rosters, send homework
Both handle resources; Paw Partner is kennel-focused, Petboost supports both location and mobile assets
Kennel/run assignment, playgroup management
Location Resources (kennels, rooms) + Asset Resources (vans, mobile units) with parallel capacity
Vaccination Tracking
Pet vaccination management and compliance
Petboost adds certificate checks on top of record-keeping: online bookings need a current certificate, and your team sees No Vax or Expired on the appointment
Vaccine records on pet card
Certificate upload, expiry tracking, 30-day warnings, service-level requirements, and online bookings need a current certificate
Configurable policies per service, automatic fee calculation and charging, fee status tracking
Staff Management
Team roles, scheduling, and tracking
Paw Partner stronger on time clocks and commission tracking; both run daily task lists; Petboost stronger on roles, permissions, and analytics
Time clock, task lists, staff scheduling, commission tracking, staff app
4 roles with permission matrix, capacity management, working hours, leave management, service eligibility, revenue per hour analytics, Rounds & Tasks for the day's care rounds and per-pet tasks
Reporting
Business analytics and intelligence
Both offer reporting; Petboost adds InsightCards, forecasting, and geographic intelligence (Map tab)
Reservations, occupancy, sales, income reports. Occupancy forecasting.
Businesses wanting to avoid USD subscription fees with FX conversion charges
Owners who value granular automation control with automation settings you can override per service
Businesses wanting intelligent reporting with 50+ InsightCards, forecasting, and geographic intelligence
Solo operators or small teams looking for simple, modern software with no app download friction
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
Real cost comparison
Based on typical Australian pet business transaction volumes. * For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual costs may vary.
Cost Type
Paw Partner
Petboost
Annual Subscription
~$1,728 AUD (~$99.99 USD/mo x 12)
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo)
Subscription FX/Foreign Tx Fees (~10%)
~$173 AUD
$0 (AU-based)
SMS Add-on
~$190 AUD ($10.99 USD/mo x 12)
$0 (included in plan)
SMS Overage (likely)
~$120-360 AUD (texts beyond the 700 included each month, at $0.02 USD/text)
Monthly allowance by plan, then $15 for 100 to $79 for 1,000 Power-Up Packs
Payment Processing (Card-Present 20% on $500K GMV)
The subscription and rates above, applied to your volume
You may be paying twice with Paw Partner
$99.99 USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards) + $10.99 USD/month SMS add-on, plus US-based payment processing: ~2.9% + intl fees (vs Stripe 1.65% + $0.30 through Petboost; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%). With Petboost, you pay $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments), a booking fee on card payments (1.2% to 1.4% by plan), and Stripe's Australian rate as a separate Stripe charge.
Any saving depends on your business size and payment volume, and is an estimate. If you take cards on your own EFTPOS terminal rather than through Paw Partner, the processing difference does not apply to you. Use the calculator above for a personalised estimate. See your numbers
Making the switch
It's easier than you think. Here's what to expect if you decide to move from Paw Partner.
Migration Complexity
Customer Data
Paw Partner provides data templates for export. No API, so CSV/template-based migration. Petboost provides import assistance.
Easy
Pet Profiles & Vaccinations
Pet details, vaccination records exportable via templates. Petboost maps to Petprint ID.
Easy
Booking History
Past bookings stay in Paw Partner for reference. We load your upcoming appointments from your go-live date, and you confirm the calendar before you switch.
Medium
Package Balances
Migrated by our team. We set up matching packages in Petboost and add credits.
Medium
Timeline
Core data typically across within 24 hours of access (terms apply), calendar loaded for you, you confirm it
Still unsure?Book a no-pressure demo and we'll help you figure out if we're the right fit, even if that means recommending someone else.
Honest about change
The little bit of pain is generally 4 to 6 weeks. Then it clicks.
Switching to any new system is a big adjustment. Buttons are in different places, naming might be different, and the muscle memory you have built does not transfer overnight. We tell every customer the same thing: give it 4 to 6 weeks. Then, one day, you realise it is so much better.
Petboost fits your business. Whether you're a one-person mobile groomer, running a large facility with multiple staff and spaces, or managing several locations at once.
Solo Superstars
One-person operations with streamlined scheduling and automated payments.
1-tap booking management
Automated invoicing & receipts
After-hours self-service booking
SMS reminders on autopilot
Growing Teams
3-10 staff with resource management, shared calendars, and team coordination.
Multi-staff scheduling
Per-resource capacity limits
Team permissions & roles
Shared customer database
Large Operations
Multi-space daycare and boarding, high-volume salons, and busy multi-service businesses.
Bulk operations & admin
Multi-space capacity tracking
Volume pricing available
Advanced automation rules
Petboost Enterprise
Multi-location groups and franchises running every site from one HQ dashboard.
Last verified: 19th October 2026 | Pricing and features sourced from pawpartner.com
Exchange rate: AUD figures converted at 1 USD = $1.44 and 1 GBP = $1.91, the European Central Bank via Frankfurter rate as at . Rates move daily, so the AUD amounts above are indicative; we re-check them every week.
GST: every price on this page is what you actually pay. Where a competitor quotes before GST, we have added the 10%. Where a competitor prices in another currency, the local tax treatment is theirs to set, so check it before you compare.
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