Your Business
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208 bookings/year×$35 each=$7,280 gross revenue
Annual Take-Home
What you actually keep after platform fees.
Lost on Rover
$1,456
per year in fees
Lost on Wag
$2,912
per year in fees
Competitor fee calculations are based on publicly available data as of 2026 and are for illustrative purposes only. Standard Stripe credit card processing fees (~2.9% + $0.30) apply to all HeyDog transactions.
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Create My Free ListingFrequently Asked Questions
How much does Rover take from sitters?
Rover takes a 20% commission from every booking. For example, if a pet owner pays $50 for a sitting, Rover keeps $10 and the sitter receives $40. This applies to all services including sitting, walking, boarding, and daycare.
How much does Wag take from sitters?
Wag takes up to 40% commission from walkers and sitters. This is one of the highest platform fees in the pet care industry, meaning a $50 booking could result in only $30 going to the walker.
Does HeyDog charge any fees?
HeyDog charges $0 in platform fees. Providers keep 100% of their earnings. Standard Stripe credit card processing fees (~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) apply when clients pay online, but HeyDog takes no commission.
How does HeyDog make money if there are no fees?
HeyDog offers an optional Pro subscription ($19.99/month) for providers who want featured placement in search results, up to 10 gallery photos, calendar, analytics, and AI chat. The core platform is free forever.
HeyDog is a passive directory. All content is user-generated. HeyDog does not verify, screen, or endorse any provider.