Both Australian-made. Different approaches to pet business software.
Pet Tech Pro is Australian too, built in Brisbane, and strong on kennel housing. It's sold as a base system plus paid modules, including one for online booking and payments. If their housing model matches your facility, buy theirs. If you want online booking and payments included rather than added on, we do that.
$99-185/month AUD subscription plus add-on modules ($15-125/month each) plus support plan (75% of subscription)
PayPal/Braintree payment processing (rates vary) on top of subscription
Monthly subscription + add-on fees + support plan + separate payment processing fees
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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
Pet Tech Pro vs Petboost
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost includes online booking at no extra cost; Pet Tech Pro charges $15/month extra for their portal
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Pet Tech Pro
Portal-based booking with account login (add-on: +$15/month)
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Petboost
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
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has a larger structured attribute library; Pet Tech Pro has practical pet info that flows through the system
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Pet Tech Pro
Pet attributes, vaccination records, notes that flow through system
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Petboost
1,600+ pre-built attributes across 48 categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
One profile with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings and paperwork
Petboost has more structured tabs; Pet Tech Pro has practical kennel-focused views
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Pet Tech Pro
Customer and pet databases with staff notes, history, and linked vet records
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Petboost
Nine tabs, plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply, with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Kennel/Housing Management
Visual facility management and pen allocation
Pet Tech Pro has superior visual kennel management with 2D diagrams
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Pet Tech Pro
2D facility diagrams, drag-and-drop housing, day kennel allocation
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Petboost
Resource capacity management
Pet Health Monitoring
Tracking pet health during stays
Pet Tech Pro has purpose-built health monitoring with smart weight loss alerts
Petboost is built for multi-service; Pet Tech Pro is boarding-centric
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Pet Tech Pro
Primarily boarding/kennels with basic grooming support
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Petboost
Full multi-vertical: boarding, grooming, daycare, training, walking
Course Management
Training courses with sessions and enrolment
Petboost has training course management; Pet Tech Pro does not
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Pet Tech Pro
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Petboost
Native course management with multi-session support
Package Management
Pre-paid packages for regular clients
Petboost has self-service package purchasing; Pet Tech Pro has manual discounts
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Pet Tech Pro
Basic discounting available
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Petboost
Self-service packages, customers buy 24/7 online
Digital Agreements
Digital signatures and documents
Both support digital agreements and signatures
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Pet Tech Pro
Digital agreements stored against client and booking
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Petboost
Digital paperwork and consent forms
Inventory/Shop
Retail and inventory tracking
Both sell products. Pet Tech Pro adds stock tracking, barcodes and low-stock alerts
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Pet Tech Pro
Shop function with stock tracking, barcode support, low-stock alerts (Base plan only)
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Petboost
Products on invoices and in-store, no stock control
Accounting Integration
Export to accounting software
Petboost connects to Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds; Pet Tech Pro exports to MYOB. Different accounting connections
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Pet Tech Pro
MYOB export
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Petboost
Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds
Barcode/Pet ID
Fast pet identification in facility
Pet Tech Pro has barcode-based pet identification; Petboost does not
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Pet Tech Pro
Barcode-enabled pet ID with printable collar tags
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Petboost
Panic Button
Emergency alert function
Pet Tech Pro has a panic button feature; Petboost does not
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Pet Tech Pro
Panic button function for emergencies
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Petboost
Feature comparison
Pet Tech Pro vs Petboost
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Pet Tech Pro
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Petboost
Australian-built
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost includes online booking at no extra cost; Pet Tech Pro charges $15/month extra for their portal
Portal-based booking with account login (add-on: +$15/month)
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
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has a larger structured attribute library; Pet Tech Pro has practical pet info that flows through the system
Pet attributes, vaccination records, notes that flow through system
1,600+ pre-built attributes across 48 categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
One profile with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings and paperwork
Petboost has more structured tabs; Pet Tech Pro has practical kennel-focused views
Customer and pet databases with staff notes, history, and linked vet records
Nine tabs, plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply, with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Kennel/Housing Management
Visual facility management and pen allocation
Pet Tech Pro has superior visual kennel management with 2D diagrams
2D facility diagrams, drag-and-drop housing, day kennel allocation
Resource capacity management
Pet Health Monitoring
Tracking pet health during stays
Pet Tech Pro has purpose-built health monitoring with smart weight loss alerts
Solo operators or small teams wanting to get started quickly
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
Pet Tech Pro
Petboost
Annual Subscription (Base)
$2,220 AUD ($185/month)
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo)
Annual Subscription (Bare)
$1,188 AUD ($99/month)
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo)
Online Portal Add-On
+$180/year ($15/month)
$0 (included)
Support Plan (75% of subscription)
+$1,665/year (on Base plan)
$0 (included)
SMS (Base plan upgrade from Bare)
+$1,032/year ($86/month difference)
$15 for 100 to $79 for 1,000 Power-Up Packs
Total Annual Cost (Base + Portal + Support)
~$4,065 AUD
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) + booking fee on card payments (Stripe fees separate)
You may be paying twice with Pet Tech Pro
$99-185/month AUD subscription plus add-on modules ($15-125/month each) plus support plan (75% of subscription), plus PayPal/Braintree payment processing (rates vary) on top of subscription. 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 Pet Tech Pro, 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 Pet Tech Pro.
Migration Complexity
Customer Data
Pet Tech Pro offers CSV export and backup downloads. Import assistance provided by Petboost.
Medium
Pet Records
Vaccination records and pet attributes can be exported. Some manual mapping may be needed.
Medium
Booking History
Historical bookings typically not migrated. Fresh start in Petboost.
Hard
Digital Agreements
Existing agreements stored in Pet Tech Pro would need to be archived separately.
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 pettechpro.com.au
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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