Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does Scritches cost?
Scritches publishes a free plan; paid plans run $20–$61 per month. Free pet sitting and dog walking software; 'Join 700+ petpreneurs'.
Prices are as published by Scritches on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Starterup to 5 clients, 1 intake form; FAQ says 5 clients and 10 bookings | $0/mo | Monthly |
| Solobilled annually at $240; monthly price loads client-side | $20/mo | Yearly |
| Solo Probilled annually at $480 | $40/mo | Yearly |
| Growthprice shown for 1 staff; +$12 per active staff | $61/mo | Check vendor |
Pricing source: scritches.io ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- $0 · 'no setup fees'
- Contract & cancellation
- monthly or annual · Renewal: yes · cancel any time; effective end of billing period
- Payments
- not published · Online payments from Solo; subscription paid via Stripe
- Data export
- unknown
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on Scritches's site. Open the source to read the full context.
- The free plan is capped at 5 clients; the FAQ also states a 10-booking limit, while the plan card says unlimited bookings.
“You can manage up to 5 clients and 10 bookings at no cost”
scritches.io · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Online payments are not included in the free plan; they start on Solo.
“Unlimited Clients Unlimited Bookings Online Payments Client & Pet Import Support”
scritches.io · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Annual plans are billed upfront and become non-refundable 30 days after purchase.
“Annual plans are billed upfront and are non-refundable after 30 days from the date of purchase.”
scritches.io · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Growth adds $12/month per active staff member.
“+$12 / active staff”
scritches.io · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
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