Does Petboost have visual kennel/pen management?

Not currently. We use resource capacity management instead. If visual pen views are essential for your boarding kennel, KennelBooker may be better suited.

Is KennelBooker available in Australia?

KennelBooker is an international product with some AU presence. For Australian boarding kennels, Petboost offers native AU support, payment processing, and SMS.

What should I check before trusting any platform with my client book?

Ask the same questions of every provider, including us. How long has the platform been operating, and who runs on it today? Can you export your data whenever you want, in a format another system can read? Is there a real migration path in, done for you, and a clear way out if you ever leave? Is the plan you need available to buy today, or marked as coming soon? Petboost has been running Australian pet businesses since 2022. Your data is yours to export at any time, and our team does your migration for you.

Petboost vs KennelBooker | AU Pet Business Comparison

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Where Petboost Shines

Built for Australian Businesses

US-based software simply can't match these Australian-specific advantages.

Payment Processing

Processing

KennelBooker

Varies

Petboost

Stripe AU 1.7% + $0.30; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%

Payment Processing	KennelBooker	Petboost
Processing	Varies	Stripe AU 1.7% + $0.30; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%

SMS Functionality

SMS Availability

KennelBooker

Add-on credit system. SMS credits purchased in bundles of 100

Petboost

Included with Business Pro, Flex & Max plans

SMS Pricing

KennelBooker

Per-credit pricing varies by country. Not publicly disclosed

Petboost

Published credit packs in AUD

Character Limits

KennelBooker

160 chars per credit. Longer messages use multiple credits

Petboost

Standard encoding, documented clearly

Australian Phone Number

KennelBooker

Likely supported (pricing adapts by country) but not confirmed

Petboost

Australian number with Communications Booster

SMS Payment Links

KennelBooker

Not available

Petboost

SMS payment links

2-Way Messaging

KennelBooker

Not documented

Petboost

Communications Booster add-on with dedicated AU number

SMS Functionality	KennelBooker	Petboost
SMS Availability	Add-on credit system. SMS credits purchased in bundles of 100	Included with Business Pro, Flex & Max plans
SMS Pricing	Per-credit pricing varies by country. Not publicly disclosed	Published credit packs in AUD
Character Limits	160 chars per credit. Longer messages use multiple credits	Standard encoding, documented clearly
Australian Phone Number	Likely supported (pricing adapts by country) but not confirmed	Australian number with Communications Booster
SMS Payment Links	Not available	SMS payment links
2-Way Messaging	Not documented	Communications Booster add-on with dedicated AU number

Where Each Platform Excels

An honest look at how each platform handles key functionality.

Feature comparison

KennelBooker vs Petboost

Pet Attributes Library

Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits

Petboost has comprehensive attribute library with colour coding and icons

KennelBooker

Basic pet notes/fields

Petboost

1,600+ pre-built attributes across 48 categories

Pet & Owner Profiles

Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork

Petboost centralises packages, sales, grooming prefs, vaccinations, policy overrides & digital paperwork

KennelBooker

Basic pet records with booking history

Petboost

Nine tabs, plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply, with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management

Online Booking

Appointment scheduling

Both offer online booking

KennelBooker

Petboost

Magic Availability Check + Quick Create

Payment Processing

Transaction rates

Petboost optimised for AU

KennelBooker

Integrated (varies)

Petboost

Stripe AU 1.7% + $0.30; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%

Kennel/Pen Management

Facility visualisation

KennelBooker more visual

KennelBooker

Visual pen view

Petboost

Resource capacity

Multi-Service

Beyond boarding

Petboost more versatile

KennelBooker

Limited

Petboost

Full multi-vertical

SMS

Text notifications

Petboost better for AU

KennelBooker

International

Petboost

AU-native (+61)

Course Management

Training courses

Petboost has training courses

KennelBooker

Petboost

Native courses

Feature comparison KennelBooker vs Petboost	K KennelBooker Ireland	P Petboost Australian-built
Pet Attributes Library Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits Petboost has comprehensive attribute library with colour coding and icons	Basic pet notes/fields	1,600+ pre-built attributes across 48 categories
Pet & Owner Profiles Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork Petboost centralises packages, sales, grooming prefs, vaccinations, policy overrides & digital paperwork	Basic pet records with booking history	Nine tabs, plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply, with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Online Booking Appointment scheduling Both offer online booking		Magic Availability Check + Quick Create
Payment Processing Transaction rates Petboost optimised for AU	Integrated (varies)	Stripe AU 1.7% + $0.30; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%
Kennel/Pen Management Facility visualisation KennelBooker more visual	Visual pen view	Resource capacity
Multi-Service Beyond boarding Petboost more versatile	Limited	Full multi-vertical
SMS Text notifications Petboost better for AU	International	AU-native (+61)
Course Management Training courses Petboost has training courses		Native courses

Last checked 7th September 2026 • Based on publicly available information

Our Focused Approach

We do fewer things exceptionally well rather than many things adequately. Our customers consistently tell us our design and user experience is miles ahead. Here's where we've intentionally focused elsewhere:

Visual kennel/pen view

Considering

Focus on service delivery first

Feature	Status	Our Approach
Visual kennel/pen view	Considering	Focus on service delivery first

If any of these are dealbreakers today, KennelBooker may be better suited for your current needs.

Real Cost Comparison

Based on typical Australian pet business transaction volumes.

* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual costs may vary.

Cost Type	KennelBooker	Petboost
Monthly Subscription	Varies	$65/mo (or $0 at $7,500+/mo)
Payment Processing	Varies	Stripe AU 1.7% + $0.30; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%
Petboost Booking Fee	N/A	1.2-1.4% on card payments

You may be paying twice with KennelBooker

Monthly subscription (varies by region), plus separate payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs Stripe 1.7% + $0.30 through Petboost; Petboost booking fee 1.2-1.4%). With Petboost, you pay $65/month (waived at $7,500+ in card payments), a booking fee on card payments (1.2% to 1.4% by plan), and Stripe's Australian rate as a separate Stripe charge.

What Could You Save?

Calculate your potential savings

Your savings depend on your business size and payment volume. Use the calculator below for a personalised estimate.

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Which plan is right for you?

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Business Pro starts at $65/month with 450 appointments included. Business Max at $240/month gives you unlimited appointments.

Total monthly revenue

Total customer payments (all methods)

$1k$25k$50k

Monthly bookings

Appointments you expect each month

50450 (Pro)2,5005,000

Monthly text messages

Reminders and notifications sent

0500 (Pro)1,000 (Max)2,000

Payment method mix

What percentage of payments go through card on file?

$2,000 cash/EFTPOS

80%card on file

$8,000 card

All cash/EFTPOSAll card on file

Petboost Booking Fee (1.4%)

Stripe Processing (1.7% + $0.30)

Business Pro

Subscription waived

Subscription waived. Your $65/month fee is $0.

Monthly fee$65$0

Appointments (100/month)Within limit

Team members$0

SMS (300 messages)Within 500 limit

Booking fee (1.4% on card payments)~$112

Stripe processing (card payments)~$160

Your Total Cost~$272

Hidden Costs of Non-Card Payments

$408/mo

20 of your 100 appointments are paid without card on file

Your card-on-file fee: $28/mo→Saves: $408/mo

$1 in fees saves $15 in hidden costs

Annual impact: $4,892/year in recoverable losses

Generous SMS Limits

Business Pro includes 500 SMS/month. Most businesses never hit these limits. You've set 300 SMS/month. You're well within your limit!

When to Upgrade

At your current revenue, Business Max becomes better value at 1,000 appointments/month. You're at 100.

Your Savings

Save $569+ per month compared to typical competitors.

Quick Plan Comparison

Business Pro

• $65/month (waived at $7,500+ card payment volume)
• 450 appointments included
• $0.40/appointment after 450
• 500 SMS/month included
• 1.4% booking fee on card payments

Business Flex

• $135/month (waived at $13,500+ card payment volume)
• 650 appointments included
• $0.50/appointment after 650
• 700 SMS/month included
• 1.4% booking fee on card payments

Business Max

• $240/month (waived at $20,000+ card payment volume)
• Unlimited appointments
• No per-appointment overage fees
• 1,000 SMS/month included
• 1.2% booking fee on card payments

All plans include SMS Power-Up Packs at $15 for 100 additional SMS if needed.

* Estimates based on $10,000 total revenue (80% card on file), 100 appointments, and 300 SMS. Hidden cost estimates use industry averages for no-show rates, cancellation losses, and admin time. Actual costs vary.

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The short version

Why businesses choose Petboost

Built for Australian Businesses

1 system, 1 plan, multi-category

Most actions in 1-2 clicks!

Easy for Pet Owners

The Facts at a Glance

Built for Australian Businesses

Payment Processing

Processing

SMS Functionality

SMS Availability

SMS Pricing

Character Limits

Australian Phone Number

SMS Payment Links

2-Way Messaging

Consider KennelBooker only if

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Where Each Platform Excels