Life & fun · February 25, 2026
Sitter Rank
Rover and Wag dominate pet sitting but take 20-40% of every booking. Sitter Rank is a direct-booking alternative where sitters keep everything they earn. Owners search by zip code, filter by service type, and read reviews that can only come from completed bookings on the platform. Stack: Next.js, PostgreSQL, Stripe Connect for direct sitter payments. The business model is SaaS (sitter subscriptions) rather than per-booking commissions. Curious if HN thinks this can work against entrenched marketplace players.
Sitter Rank launched on February 25, 2026 with 23 votes, #715 of 16,627 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
What it does
Big platforms like Rover and Wag take 20-40% of every booking. Sitters lose income, pet owners pay inflated prices. Sitter Rank flips the model. Pet owners search by zip code, read verified reviews, and book directly. No middleman fees. Verified profiles with background check badges. Reviews only from completed bookings. Built-in booking management and calendar. Client CRM for sitters. Free tier, Pro $15/mo, Premium $29/mo. Sitters keep 100% of what they earn.
A platform connecting pet owners with independent, local pet sitters and dog walkers. Sitters create verified profiles with background check badges, collect authentic reviews, manage bookings and calendars. Pet owners search by zip code, read reviews, and book directly - no 20-40% platform commissions.
Read authentic reviews from real pet owners, compare local sitters, and book directly - without the 20-40% platform commissions charged by big-name apps. Finding a great pet sitter in your area takes just three simple steps. Enter your zip code to find verified, independent pet sitters and dog walkers in your neighborhood. Browse authentic reviews from pet owners who have used the sitter. Compare ratings, services, and pricing. Pick available times, confirm your booking, and connect directly with your sitter. No platform fees, no middleman. Built for independent pet care professionals and the pet owners who rely on them. Sitters build detailed profiles with background check badges, service…from sitterrank.com
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