Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 changes this month
Rover 3.2Silver 45 pts
A pet care marketplace where sitters and walkers offer boarding, daycare, and walks. Sitters set their own prices and many host pets in their own homes.
Good for Pet sitters and dog walkers
- Only in 17 countriesCheck yours below
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via PayPalHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2011 15 yrs
- Web rank
- #14,620 worldwide
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Rover is a pet care marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 20% standard, select-city pilot 30% through $599 per client, 15% at $600-1,199, 10% at $1,200+, earnings are typically paid out within days after a stay completes and you can withdraw via PayPal. Founded in 2011, Rover is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is available in 17 countries.
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- Fees:
20% service fee per booking→ 20% standard, select-city pilot 30% through $599 per client, 15% at $600-1,199, 10% at $1,200+ source ↗ - Sign-up rules updated source ↗
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Strong on proof of earnings. Weaker on fees.
- Fees2.5
- Getting paid3.0
- Access2.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings4.0
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Rover $150M bookings in 2016 (2016)
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Rover 10–30%
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Rover The Rover Guarantee
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Rover Founded 2011
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Rover US, Canada, UK, Europe
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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Rover 10–30%
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Rover Within days after a stay completes
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Rover #14,620 worldwide
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Rover Founded 2011
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Can I join Rover?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live in one of 17 countries.
You need a smartphone and a background check. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start.
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Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Open in17 countries
- A smartphone
- A background check
- A government ID
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: The repeat-client fee pilot applies around Seattle, Chicago and Dallas, excluding training and grooming. Per-client booking totals determine 30% through $599, 15% at $600-1,199 and 10% at $1,200+. A booking crossing tiers is split.
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How Rover compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 10%–30%, Rover sits near the middle — the median fee across the 6 care platforms we track that charge a percentage is 20%.
- Rover is one of just 2 care platforms we track (of 13) that pay out via PayPal.
- Rover is one of 1 of the 13 care platforms we track with built-in payment protection (The Rover Guarantee).
Compared with the care platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Rover legit?
What we could verify about the company
Rover is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2011 (15 years)
- Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States
- Payment protection: The Rover Guarantee
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain rover.com was registered in 1996 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #14,620)
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Rover in public records
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- Website rank
- #14,620 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (rover.com)
- Domain registered
- Aug 1996rover.com, 30 years ago
- Industry
- Sharing economy, pet industry
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · Wikidata. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Rover timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Rover founded
Headquarters today: Seattle, Washington, United States
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Milestone
$150M bookings in 2016
Pet owners booked $150 million of care on Rover and DogVacay combined in 2016, with the companies keeping about 20% as fees, per TechCrunch cited on Wikipedia.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Rover
How much does Rover charge?
Rover fees: 20% standard, select-city pilot 30% through $599 per client, 15% at $600-1,199, 10% at $1,200+. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $70–$90, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Rover?
Rover pays out via PayPal. Timing: Within days after a stay completes.
Which countries is Rover available in?
17 countries. Its main focus is United States, Canada and United Kingdom.
How much do people earn on Rover?
Pet owners booked $150 million of care on Rover and DogVacay combined in 2016, with the companies keeping about 20% as fees, per TechCrunch cited on Wikipedia. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Rover legit?
Yes, Rover is a real, operating platform: operating since 2011 (15 years), headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States and payment protection: The Rover Guarantee. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Rover alternatives?
Similar platforms include PetBacker, Pawshake, TrustedHousesitters and Sittercity. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Rover alternatives
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WagAn on-demand dog walking and pet care app where walkers set their availability and accept nearby jobs. Services include walks, sitting, boarding, and training.
Fees Service fee about 40%wagwalking.com