Australian businesses have run on Petboost since 2022, including teams from Pet Tech Pro
The short version
Pet Tech Pro is Australian too, built in Brisbane, and strong on kennel housing. It's sold as a base system plus paid modules, including one for online booking and payments. If their housing model matches your facility, buy theirs. If you want online booking and payments included rather than added on, we do that.
Why businesses choose Petboost
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses. No compromises.
Built for Australian Businesses
AUD pricing, No FX Fees
AUD
No FX
1 system, 1 plan, multi-category
Grooming, daycare, boarding, walking, training. All included.
Solo operators or small teams wanting to get started quickly
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
Where Each Platform Excels
An honest look at how each platform handles key functionality.
Feature comparison
Pet Tech Pro vs Petboost
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost includes online booking at no extra cost; Pet Tech Pro charges $15/month extra for their portal
P
Pet Tech Pro
Portal-based booking with account login (add-on: +$15/month)
P
Petboost
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in 38 seconds for a returning customer and 56 for a new one
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has a larger structured attribute library; Pet Tech Pro has practical pet info that flows through the system
P
Pet Tech Pro
Pet attributes, vaccination records, notes that flow through system
P
Petboost
1,600+ pre-built attributes across 48 categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork
Both offer comprehensive profiles; Petboost has more structured tabs, Pet Tech Pro has practical kennel-focused views
P
Pet Tech Pro
Customer and pet databases with staff notes, history, and linked vet records
P
Petboost
Nine tabs, plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply, with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Kennel/Housing Management
Visual facility management and pen allocation
Pet Tech Pro has superior visual kennel management with 2D diagrams
P
Pet Tech Pro
2D facility diagrams, drag-and-drop housing, day kennel allocation
P
Petboost
Resource capacity management
Pet Health Monitoring
Tracking pet health during stays
Pet Tech Pro has purpose-built health monitoring with smart weight loss alerts
Petboost is built for multi-service; Pet Tech Pro is boarding-centric
P
Pet Tech Pro
Primarily boarding/kennels with basic grooming support
P
Petboost
Full multi-vertical: boarding, grooming, daycare, training, walking
Course Management
Training courses with sessions and enrolment
Petboost has training course management; Pet Tech Pro does not
P
Pet Tech Pro
P
Petboost
Native course management with multi-session support
Package Management
Pre-paid packages for regular clients
Petboost has self-service package purchasing; Pet Tech Pro has manual discounts
P
Pet Tech Pro
Basic discounting available
P
Petboost
Self-service packages, customers buy 24/7 online
Digital Agreements
Digital signatures and documents
Both support digital agreements and signatures
P
Pet Tech Pro
Digital agreements stored against client and booking
P
Petboost
Digital paperwork and consent forms
Inventory/Shop
Retail and inventory tracking
Both sell products. Pet Tech Pro adds stock tracking, barcodes and low-stock alerts
P
Pet Tech Pro
Shop function with stock tracking, barcode support, low-stock alerts (Base plan only)
P
Petboost
Products on invoices and in-store, no stock control
Accounting Integration
Export to accounting software
Petboost connects to Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds; Pet Tech Pro exports to MYOB. Different accounting connections
P
Pet Tech Pro
MYOB export
P
Petboost
Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds
Barcode/Pet ID
Fast pet identification in facility
Pet Tech Pro has barcode-based pet identification; Petboost does not
P
Pet Tech Pro
Barcode-enabled pet ID with printable collar tags
P
Petboost
Panic Button
Emergency alert function
Pet Tech Pro has a panic button feature; Petboost does not
P
Pet Tech Pro
Panic button function for emergencies
P
Petboost
Feature comparison
Pet Tech Pro vs Petboost
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Pet Tech Pro
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Petboost
Australian-built
Pet Owner Booking Experience
Self-service booking flow for pet owners
Petboost includes online booking at no extra cost; Pet Tech Pro charges $15/month extra for their portal
Portal-based booking with account login (add-on: +$15/month)
Passwordless phone login, progressive info collection, smart eligibility filtering, 24/7 booking in 38 seconds for a returning customer and 56 for a new one
Pet Attributes Library
Pre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits
Petboost has a larger structured attribute library; Pet Tech Pro has practical pet info that flows through the system
Pet attributes, vaccination records, notes that flow through system
1,600+ pre-built attributes across 48 categories
Pet & Owner Profiles
Comprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork
Both offer comprehensive profiles; Petboost has more structured tabs, Pet Tech Pro has practical kennel-focused views
Customer and pet databases with staff notes, history, and linked vet records
Nine tabs, plus Messages and Care & Grooming Templates when they apply, with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management
Kennel/Housing Management
Visual facility management and pen allocation
Pet Tech Pro has superior visual kennel management with 2D diagrams
2D facility diagrams, drag-and-drop housing, day kennel allocation
Resource capacity management
Pet Health Monitoring
Tracking pet health during stays
Pet Tech Pro has purpose-built health monitoring with smart weight loss alerts
Petboost is built for multi-service; Pet Tech Pro is boarding-centric
Primarily boarding/kennels with basic grooming support
Full multi-vertical: boarding, grooming, daycare, training, walking
Course Management
Training courses with sessions and enrolment
Petboost has training course management; Pet Tech Pro does not
Native course management with multi-session support
Package Management
Pre-paid packages for regular clients
Petboost has self-service package purchasing; Pet Tech Pro has manual discounts
Basic discounting available
Self-service packages, customers buy 24/7 online
Digital Agreements
Digital signatures and documents
Both support digital agreements and signatures
Digital agreements stored against client and booking
Digital paperwork and consent forms
Inventory/Shop
Retail and inventory tracking
Both sell products. Pet Tech Pro adds stock tracking, barcodes and low-stock alerts
Shop function with stock tracking, barcode support, low-stock alerts (Base plan only)
Products on invoices and in-store, no stock control
Accounting Integration
Export to accounting software
Petboost connects to Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds; Pet Tech Pro exports to MYOB. Different accounting connections
MYOB export
Xero via Stripe Bank Feeds
Barcode/Pet ID
Fast pet identification in facility
Pet Tech Pro has barcode-based pet identification; Petboost does not
Barcode-enabled pet ID with printable collar tags
Panic Button
Emergency alert function
Pet Tech Pro has a panic button feature; Petboost does not
Panic button function for emergencies
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:
Waitlist management
Considering
Pet Tech Pro offers built-in waitlists. Petboost does not currently support this.
Visual kennel/housing diagrams
Considering
Pet Tech Pro has 2D facility diagrams with drag-and-drop. Petboost uses capacity-based resource management.
Transport/van run management
Available
Petboost Trips handles van runs for mobile groomers, walkers and transporters: an optimised run sheet, map and board view, avoid preferences for tolls and low bridges, arrival times from live traffic, and a one-click vehicle log book for your BAS. It is a paid add-on (Trips Booster) and sequences up to 25 stops in one run. Pet Tech Pro adds continuous live driver tracking, which we do not do.
Barcode/pet ID collar printing
Focused elsewhere
Niche feature for large boarding facilities. Not currently planned.
Shop/inventory management
Focused elsewhere
Petboost sells products as retail line items you add to an appointment invoice or sell in-store. What we do not do is stock control: no stock levels, reorder points or cost of goods. Pet Tech Pro has a fuller retail/shop system; stock control is not planned for Petboost.
Pet health monitoring with smart alerts
Considering
Pet Tech Pro has detailed pet evaluations with weight tracking and automated alerts.
Feature
Status
Our Approach
Waitlist management
Considering
Pet Tech Pro offers built-in waitlists. Petboost does not currently support this.
Visual kennel/housing diagrams
Considering
Pet Tech Pro has 2D facility diagrams with drag-and-drop. Petboost uses capacity-based resource management.
Transport/van run management
Available
Petboost Trips handles van runs for mobile groomers, walkers and transporters: an optimised run sheet, map and board view, avoid preferences for tolls and low bridges, arrival times from live traffic, and a one-click vehicle log book for your BAS. It is a paid add-on (Trips Booster) and sequences up to 25 stops in one run. Pet Tech Pro adds continuous live driver tracking, which we do not do.
Barcode/pet ID collar printing
Focused elsewhere
Niche feature for large boarding facilities. Not currently planned.
Shop/inventory management
Focused elsewhere
Petboost sells products as retail line items you add to an appointment invoice or sell in-store. What we do not do is stock control: no stock levels, reorder points or cost of goods. Pet Tech Pro has a fuller retail/shop system; stock control is not planned for Petboost.
Pet health monitoring with smart alerts
Considering
Pet Tech Pro has detailed pet evaluations with weight tracking and automated alerts.
If any of these are dealbreakers today, Pet Tech Pro 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
Pet Tech Pro
Petboost
Annual Subscription (Base)
$2,220 AUD ($185/month)
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo)
Annual Subscription (Bare)
$1,188 AUD ($99/month)
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo)
Online Portal Add-On
+$180/year ($15/month)
$0 (included)
Support Plan (75% of subscription)
+$1,665/year (on Base plan)
$0 (included)
SMS (Base plan upgrade from Bare)
+$1,032/year ($86/month difference)
$15 for 100 to $79 for 1,000 Power-Up Packs
Total Annual Cost (Base + Portal + Support)
~$4,065 AUD
$780/year (waived at $7,500+/mo) + booking fee on card payments (Stripe fees separate)
You may be paying twice with Pet Tech Pro
$99-185/month AUD subscription plus add-on modules ($15-125/month each) plus support plan (75% of subscription), plus PayPal/Braintree payment processing (rates vary) on top of subscription. 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.
Business Pro starts at $65/month with 450 appointments included. Business Max at $240/month gives you unlimited appointments.
Total customer payments (all methods)
$1k$25k$50k
Appointments you expect each month
50450 (Pro)2,5005,000
Reminders and notifications sent
0500 (Pro)1,000 (Max)2,000
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
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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Enter your business numbers and compare total costs including international card and currency conversion fees.
Cost Comparison Calculator
See exactly what you save with Petboost
Start from a business like yours
$2K$50K$100K
11020
Pet Tech Pro
Bare System
Subscription$99/mo
Payment processing$200/mo
Total$299/mo
Entry system. Online booking portal and payments is a A$15/mo add-on.
Petboost fits your business. Whether you're a one-person mobile groomer, running a large facility with multiple staff and spaces, or managing several locations at once.
Solo Superstars
One-person operations with streamlined scheduling and automated payments.
1-tap booking management
Automated invoicing & receipts
After-hours self-service booking
SMS reminders on autopilot
Growing Teams
3-10 staff with resource management, shared calendars, and team coordination.
Multi-staff scheduling
Per-resource capacity limits
Team permissions & roles
Shared customer database
Large Operations
Multi-space daycare and boarding, high-volume salons, and busy multi-service businesses.
Bulk operations & admin
Multi-space capacity tracking
Volume pricing available
Advanced automation rules
Petboost Enterprise
Multi-location groups and franchises running every site from one HQ dashboard.
You're a dedicated boarding kennel or cattery (boarding is your primary service)
Visual 2D housing/kennel diagrams are essential for your workflow
You need live driver tracking on van runs (Petboost Trips optimises the run but does not track the driver)
Waitlist management is critical for your operation
You need barcode-enabled pet ID and collar printing
Shop/inventory management for retail sales is important
Pet health monitoring with weight tracking alerts is essential
You prefer MYOB over Xero for accounting
Recommended
Petboost?
You're a multi-service business (boarding + grooming + daycare + training + walking)
You want modern, mobile-first software with a contemporary interface
You want a subscription waived at $7,500+/month in card payments
Online booking without add-on fees matters to you
You want integrated AU Stripe payments with transparent rates
You value self-service packages that customers can buy 24/7
You want SMS payment links for collecting outstanding invoices
You prefer Xero over MYOB for accounting
You're planning to expand into multiple service types
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
Still unsure?Book a no-pressure demo and we'll help you figure out if we're the right fit, even if that means recommending someone else.
Honest about change
The little bit of pain is generally 4 to 6 weeks. Then it clicks.
Switching to any new system is a big adjustment. Buttons are in different places, naming might be different, and the muscle memory you have built does not transfer overnight. We tell every customer the same thing: give it 4 to 6 weeks. Then, one day, you realise it is so much better.
Last verified: 7th September 2026 | Pricing and features sourced from pettechpro.com.au
GST: every price on this page is what you actually pay. Where a competitor quotes before GST, we have added the 10%. Where a competitor prices in another currency, the local tax treatment is theirs to set, so check it before you compare.
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