Checked 29 Oct 2026
Babysits 4.0Silver 40 pts
A babysitting community active in dozens of countries, where sitters create profiles and families contact them directly.
Good for Babysitters and nanniesCaregivers
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- How you get paidDirect payment from families
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2008 18 yrs
Based in- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Web rank
- #238,828 worldwide
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Babysits is a childcare marketplace where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Free for sitters, set own hourly rate and you can withdraw via Direct payment from families. Founded in 2008, Babysits is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is available worldwide.
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Getting paid
What the platform takes, when you get your money and how
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What people actually earn on Babysits
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Figures published by Babysits or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and proof of earnings. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings5.0
Not a review of service quality: a score from verified fees, payouts, access, track record and earnings data. How the rating works
Achievements
40 of 100 points from 5 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Babysits $17.20/hr US average (2025)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Babysits Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
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Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Babysits Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Babysits #238,828 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Babysits Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
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Can I join Babysits?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
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How Babysits compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Babysits takes no commission from what you earn — 4 of the 13 care platforms we track are free to earn on.
- Founded in 2008, Babysits has been running for about 18 years — longer than 10 of the 13 care platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the care platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Babysits legit?
What we could verify about the company
Babysits is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2008 (18 years)
- Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Babysits in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #238,828 worldwideAmong the top million sites (babysits.com)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Babysits timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Babysits founded
Headquarters today: Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Milestone
$17.20/hr US average
Babysits says the average US babysitting rate is $17.20 an hour, based on its own data from thousands of babysitters on the platform (2025 figures).
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Babysits
How much does Babysits charge?
Babysits fees: Free for sitters, set own hourly rate. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on Babysits?
Babysits pays out via Direct payment from families.
Which countries is Babysits available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on Babysits?
Babysits says the average US babysitting rate is $17.20 an hour, based on its own data from thousands of babysitters on the platform (2025 figures). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Babysits legit?
Yes, Babysits is a real, operating platform: operating since 2008 (18 years) and headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Babysits alternatives?
Similar platforms include TrustedHousesitters, PetBacker, Pawshake and Rover. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Babysits alternatives
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