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Pawshake vs Rover
Pawshake and Rover are both care platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $810 on Pawshake and $800 on Rover, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $810 on Pawshake and $800 on Rover, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Only Pawshake 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, 2 years before Pawshake (2013).
- Rover focuses on the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, while Pawshake operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Pawshake 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.
- You live in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom.
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Pawshake
A pet sitting marketplace available in over 15 countries including Australia, the UK, and Canada. Sitters set…
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A pet care marketplace where sitters and walkers offer boarding, daycare, and walks. Sitters set their own pri…
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| Type | Care platforms like Care.com | Care platforms like Care.com |
| Category | Local Services | Local Services |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | No | Yes |
| Fees | 19% commission per booking | 20% service fee per booking |
| Payout speed | — | Within days after a stay completes |
| Payment protection | — | The Rover Guarantee |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | PayPal |
| Availability | 20+ countries | US, Canada, UK, Europe |
| Local to | — | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Portola Valley, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Popularity | 44 views · 0 likes | 39 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Pawshake or Rover?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $810 on Pawshake and $800 on Rover, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Pawshake and Rover available?
Pawshake: 20+ countries. Rover: US, Canada, UK, Europe.