Care platforms like Care.com
Childcare, senior care, and pet care - open caregiver sign-up. Vetted platforms are marked.
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Compare the top 12 care platforms
| Platform | Fees | Minimum payout | Payout speed | Pays via | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Care.com
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Caregivers keep their full rate | — | — | Direct payment from families | US and Europe |
 Rover
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20% service fee per booking | — | Within days after a stay completes | PayPal | 17 countries |
 Yoopies
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Free for carers, set own rates | — | — | Paid directly by families | 16 European countries |
 Mable
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10% support engagement fee | — | — | Bank transfer within 2 business days | Australia |
 Pawshake
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19% commission per booking | — | — | Bank transfer | 20+ countries |
 Mad Paws
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20% service fee on bookings | — | — | Bank transfer | Australia |
 UrbanSitter
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Sitters keep 100%, set own rates | — | — | Bank transfer | US |
 Babysits
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Free for sitters, set own hourly rate | — | — | Direct payment from families | Worldwide |
 PetBacker
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15-25% service fee | — | — | PayPal, Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 Charly Cares
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Free for sitters, set own hourly rate | — | — | In-app payment within ~4 days | Netherlands |
 Sittercity
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Free for sitters, set own rates | — | — | Direct payment from families | US |
 Wag
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Service fee about 40% | — | — | Bank transfer, Instant pay | US |
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All 13 care platforms
Vetted platforms screen people before they can join
BabysitsA babysitting community active in dozens of countries, where sitters create profiles and families contact them directly.
babysits.com40 viewsCare.comThe largest marketplace for finding childcare, senior care, pet care, and housekeeping. Caregivers create profiles, set rates, and are hired…
care.com45 viewsCharly CaresSign up as a babysitter, set your hourly rate, and get booked through the app.
charlycares.com38 viewsMableAn Australian platform where care and support workers connect directly with clients.
mable.com.au46 viewsMad PawsAustralia largest pet sitting marketplace with tens of thousands of insured sitters offering boarding, daycare, and walks.
madpaws.com.au44 viewsPawshakeA pet sitting marketplace available in over 15 countries including Australia, the UK, and Canada. Sitters set their own services and prices.
pawshake.com46 viewsPetBackerA global pet care marketplace connecting owners with verified sitters, walkers, and groomers across dozens of countries.
petbacker.com40 viewsRoverA pet care marketplace where sitters and walkers offer boarding, daycare, and walks. Sitters set their own prices and many host pets in thei…
rover.com39 viewsSittercityOne of the first babysitting and nanny marketplaces in the US. Sitters build profiles and connect with families for one-off and recurring ca…
sittercity.com35 views
TrustedHousesittersA membership exchange where sitters care for pets and homes in return for free stays - no money changes hands between owner and sitter.
trustedhousesitters.com34 viewsUrbanSitterA childcare marketplace where sitters are discovered through parent networks and reviews. Booking and payment happen in the app.
urbansitter.com41 viewsWagAn on-demand dog walking and pet care app where walkers set their availability and accept nearby jobs. Services include walks, sitting, boar…
wagwalking.com35 viewsYoopiesA European marketplace for childcare, senior care, pet care, and housekeeping jobs.
yoopies.com59 views