$129/yr
US sitter Basic price
+ $12 booking fee per sit
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Should I Use TrustedHousesitters?
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Depends
DependsBuy if you travel often and want pets cared for at home — one sit can save hundreds versus paid care.
Frequent pet-owning travelers save big; sitters pay to work and fees keep rising.
Confidence: High
$900+
Reported savings
one member's 3-week sit vs paid care
No
Free tier
annual membership required, both sides
£74.25/yr
UK sitter Basic price
+ £9 booking fee per sit
Value for money
3
Big owner savings, but rising fees and per-sit charges
Ease of use
4
Users call the site and app intuitive, user-friendly
Feature depth
4
Map search, alerts, 24/7 vet line, damage cover
Support quality
3
Praised in reviews; replies to only 59% of negative Trustpilot reviews
Security posture
4
ID checks, reviews, damage/theft cover; no public vulnerabilities
Pros
Cons
Gotchas
- highBooking fees stack: Basic and Standard add $12 per sit on top of the annual fee⁴
- mediumOwners also pay a membership — the 'free' sit still costs the owner yearly⁴
- mediumCold-start problem: new sitters rarely accepted, new owners may see few applications¹
- mediumPremium ($259/yr) removes per-sit fees — budget for that tier if sitting often⁵
Best for
- Frequent travelers with pets
- Remote workers wanting free stays
- Multi-pet households needing in-home care
- Experienced sitters with strong profiles
Not for
- Sitters wanting paid work — you pay to sit, not earn
- New sitters — first sits are hard to land
- Rare travelers — annual fee needs regular use to pay off
- Owners needing guaranteed coverage — sitter applications aren't assured
Pricing
Basic (sitter)
$129/yr + $12 per sit
- Unlimited sits
- Booking fee per sit
Standard (sitter)
$169/yr + $12 per sit
- Sit alerts
- 24/7 vet line
Premium (sitter)
$259/yr
- No booking fees
- All Standard features
Security
No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
What users say
Most owners and sitters praise the experience and savings, while some sitters and cost-conscious members object to fees.
“I have access to free worldwide sits & sitters I have built long-term relationships with users I find the platform intuitive and easy to use”
“Based on what I used to charge for sitting, using TrustedHousesitters for this three-week trip saved us at least $900.”
“TrustedHousesitters claims to help pet-loving travelers find free lodging all over the world, but it's a raw deal for sitters.”
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Based on 12+ public sources including Trustpilot, app stores, and independent travel blogs.
Sources
- TrustedHousesitters review: The good & bad after 3 yearsmyvegantravels.comreview
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- Our Honest Trusted Housesitters Review in 2026twocantravel.comreview
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- TrustedHousesitters Reviews | Trustpilottrustpilot.comreview
- Best (and Worst) House Sitting Websiteshalftheclothes.comreview
- REVIEW: Is TrustedHousesitters Legit?catisoutoftheoffice.comreview
- TrustedHousesitters — App Storeapps.apple.comofficial
- TrustedHousesitters — Google Playplay.google.comofficial
- How it Works | TrustedHousesitterstrustedhousesitters.comofficial
- Best house and boat sitting sites to use in 2026theoceanpreneur.comreview
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