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Mable vs Rover

Mable and Rover are both care platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Mable and $700–$900 on Rover, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.

Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify

Key differences

  • On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Mable and $700–$900 on Rover, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
  • Only Mable offers Bank transfer. Only Rover offers PayPal.
  • Only Rover lists built-in payment protection (The Rover Guarantee).
  • Rover is the older platform — founded in 2011, 3 years before Mable (2014).
  • Mable is based in Australia, Rover in United States.

Which should you choose?

Choose Mable if…

  • Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
  • You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.

Choose Rover if…

  • You want to withdraw via PayPal.
  • You want built-in payment protection.

Side by side

Mable An Australian platform where care and support workers connect directly with clients. Visit Rover A pet care marketplace where sitters and walkers offer boarding, daycare, and walks. Sitters set their own pri… Visit
Type Care platforms like Care.com Care platforms like Care.com
Category Local Services Local Services
Vetted No No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees 10% support engagement fee 20% standard, select-city pilot 30% through $599 per client, 15% at $600-1,199, 10% at $1,200+
Payout speed Invoices generated weekly on Wednesdays, paid after a delay that depends on the payment option chosen Within days after a stay completes
Payment protection — The Rover Guarantee
Withdraw via Bank transfer within 2 business days PayPal
Availability Australia US, Canada, UK, Europe
Local to Australia United States, Canada, United Kingdom
Founded 2014 2011
Headquarters Sydney, Australia Seattle, Washington, United States
Popularity 47 views · 0 likes 39 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Mable or Rover?

On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Mable and $700–$900 on Rover, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.

How fast do Mable and Rover pay out?

Mable: Invoices generated weekly on Wednesdays, paid after a delay that depends on the payment option chosen. Rover: Within days after a stay completes.

Where are Mable and Rover available?

Mable: Australia. Rover: US, Canada, UK, Europe.