Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 changes this month
TrustedHousesitters 3.1Bronze 30 pts
A membership exchange where sitters care for pets and homes in return for free stays - no money changes hands between owner and sitter.
- Costs to joinAnnual membership plan (price not confir…
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- How you get paidNo money exchanged
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2010 16 yrs
Based in- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Web rank
- #41,170 worldwide
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TrustedHousesitters is a house sitting exchange where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Unpaid, sitters pay membership for free stays, the minimum payout is Not applicable, sitters are not paid, earnings are typically paid out not applicable, sitters offer their services free of charge and you can withdraw via No money exchanged. Founded in 2010, TrustedHousesitters is based in Brighton, United Kingdom. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on TrustedHousesitters
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What changed
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3 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Not applicable, sitters offer their services free of charge source ↗
- Minimum payout added: Not applicable, sitters are not paid source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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We have 10 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
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- Wikipedia or reference page
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- Mobile apps
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- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
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- How fast you get paid
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- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on access. Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
30 of 100 points from 3 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
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.
TrustedHousesitters Worldwide
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.
TrustedHousesitters Founded 2010
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
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.
Every platform with this badge →Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
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.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for TrustedHousesitters.
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.
TrustedHousesitters annual membership plan (price not confirmed)
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
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.
TrustedHousesitters Unpaid, sitters pay membership for free stays
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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.
TrustedHousesitters Unpaid, sitters pay membership for free stays
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.
TrustedHousesitters Not applicable, sitters are not paid
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.
TrustedHousesitters Not applicable, sitters offer their services free of charge
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.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for TrustedHousesitters.
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.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for TrustedHousesitters.
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.
TrustedHousesitters #41,170 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.
TrustedHousesitters Founded 2010
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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Can I join TrustedHousesitters?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You have to verify your ID. First payout: never paid.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether TrustedHousesitters accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryWe have not verified which countries TrustedHousesitters accepts yet.
- A government ID
Annual membership plan (price not confirmed)
- Sign upAnnual membership plan (price not confirmed)
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutNever paid
Good to know: Sitters pay an annual membership and sit free of charge in exchange for a stay, after passing free ID checks (plus background check in the US).
TrustedHousesitters's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How TrustedHousesitters compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- TrustedHousesitters is the only one of the 13 care platforms we track that pays out via No money exchanged.
- Founded in 2010, TrustedHousesitters has been running for about 16 years — longer than 9 of the 13 care platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the care platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is TrustedHousesitters legit?
What we could verify about the company
TrustedHousesitters is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2010 (16 years)
- Headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #41,170)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
TrustedHousesitters in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #41,170 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (trustedhousesitters.com)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
TrustedHousesitters timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
TrustedHousesitters founded
Headquarters today: Brighton, United Kingdom
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Milestone
Sitters are not paid
TrustedHousesitters' blog on 8 Dec 2025 says sitters are not paid and that nothing is exchanged except pet care and a place to stay.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about TrustedHousesitters
How much does TrustedHousesitters charge?
TrustedHousesitters fees: Unpaid, sitters pay membership for free stays.
How do you get paid on TrustedHousesitters?
TrustedHousesitters pays out via No money exchanged. Minimum payout: Not applicable, sitters are not paid. Timing: Not applicable, sitters offer their services free of charge.
Which countries is TrustedHousesitters available in?
Worldwide.
Is TrustedHousesitters legit?
Yes, TrustedHousesitters is a real, operating platform: operating since 2010 (16 years), headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom and among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #41,170). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best TrustedHousesitters alternatives?
Similar platforms include PetBacker, Babysits, Pawshake and Rover. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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TrustedHousesitters alternatives
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Fees Free for sitters, set own hourly ratebabysits.com
PawshakeA pet sitting marketplace available in over 15 countries including Australia, the UK, and Canada. Sitters set their own services and prices.
Fees 19% commission per bookingpawshake.com
RoverA 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.
Fees 20% service fee per bookingrover.com
SittercityOne of the first babysitting and nanny marketplaces in the US. Sitters build profiles and connect with families for one-off and recurring care.
Fees Free for sitters, set own ratessittercity.com
Mad PawsAustralia largest pet sitting marketplace with tens of thousands of insured sitters offering boarding, daycare, and walks.
Fees 20% service fee on bookingsmadpaws.com.au