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Australian businesses save up to ~$3,700-3,900/year
An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide what's right for your Australian pet business.
The Facts at a Glance
Revelation Pets
www.revelationpets.com- Founded
- ~2015
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Focus
- Kennel, cattery, daycare, and grooming software
- Est. Customers
- ~1,500-2,500
- Pricing
- Monthly subscription ($50-65 USD/month)
Double Fee Alert for Australian Businesses
- •$50-65 USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards)
- •US-based payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs Petboost localised 1.7% + $0.30)
Australian businesses pay both subscription AND inflated payment fees
Petboost
Built in Sydney- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Focus
- Multi-vertical pet services
- AU Presence
- Native (built in Sydney)
- Pricing
- $0/mo (waived at -+) + -
Consider Revelation Pets only if
There are limited scenarios where Revelation Pets may suit you better:
- Small to medium kennels, catteries, and boarding facilities
- Businesses wanting affordable subscription-based pricing
- Operations focused on traditional kennel/cattery management
- Businesses comfortable with US-based support (US timezone)
- Companies preferring QuickBooks integration over Xero
Petboost is the better choice if
Purpose-built for Australian pet businesses with a design-first approach our customers rave about:
- Australian pet businesses wanting local support and compliance
- Multi-service operators (grooming + walking + daycare + training + boarding)
- Businesses wanting to avoid monthly subscription fees
- Owners who value granular automation control (not all-or-nothing)
- Solo operators or small teams looking for simple, modern software
- Anyone wanting proper Australian payment processing rates
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 Revelation Pets vs Petboost | R Revelation Pets | P Petboost🇦🇺Australian-Built |
|---|---|---|
Pet Attributes LibraryPre-built tags for allergies, grooming prefs, behavioural traits Petboost has comprehensive attribute library with customer self-service | Basic pet notes/fields | 2,000+ pre-built attributes with 8+ categories |
Pet & Owner ProfilesComprehensive profile hub with tabs for appointments, packages, sales, settings & paperwork Petboost offers integrated packages, sales, grooming prefs, vaccinations & digital paperwork | Client profiles with pet records | 8 organised tabs with per-customer policy overrides & collaborative management |
Booking EngineOnline appointment scheduling Both strong; Petboost has AI-assisted scheduling | Online booking with customer portal | Magic Schedule + Quick Force dual modes |
Payment ProcessingTransaction rates Petboost optimised for Australian rates | Rev Pets Payments (2.9-5%+ with intl fees) | - (AU Stripe) |
SMS Payment LinksOne-tap payment links via SMS Petboost differentiator: one-tap payment links via SMS | ||
Card on FileSaved cards for repeat payments Both support saved cards | ||
SMS/NotificationsAppointment reminders and alerts Petboost better for AU numbers | Email and SMS reminders | AU-native SMS (+61) |
Package ManagementPrepaid package credits Petboost has visual tracking and online purchase | Daycare packages and credit packs | Self-service 24/7 purchase + coffee-card tracking |
Course ManagementTraining course lifecycle Petboost has purpose-built course management | Limited/not available | Native courses with templates/instances |
Pet Activity UpdatesPhoto/update sharing for pet parents Revelation Pets has pet activity updates | 🚧 Considering | |
Accounting IntegrationFinancial software sync Petboost via Stripe bank feeds; competitor has direct integration | QuickBooks + Xero | Stripe (bank feeds to Xero) |
Google Calendar SyncCalendar integration Revelation Pets has calendar sync | 🚧 Coming | |
Vaccination TrackingPet health record management Both strong | Vaccine management | Full tracking with reminders |
Multi-LocationMultiple business locations Neither fully supports multi-location currently | Contact for options | 🚧 Coming 2026 |
Mobile AppMobile access Both mobile-enabled via web | Mobile-friendly web portal | Pet owner + business full screen web apps |
Last updated: December 2025 • 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:
| Feature | Status | Our Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Pet activity/photo updates | Considering | Lower priority than core operations |
| Multi-location management | FY26 | Single-location focus first to nail the core experience |
| Google Calendar sync | Coming | On roadmap |
| Advanced reporting/BI | FY26 | Use Xero for now |
| QuickBooks integration | Focused elsewhere | Xero is the Australian standard; use Xero instead |
If any of these are dealbreakers today, Revelation Pets may be better suited for your current needs.
Built for Australian Businesses
US-based software simply can't match these Australian-specific advantages.
| Payment Processing | Revelation Pets | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Card-Not-Present Rate | 2.9-5%+ (with intl fees) | - |
| SMS Payment Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ 3.1% + $0.60 |
| Monthly Subscription | $50-65 USD/month | $0/month (waived at -+) |
| SMS Functionality | Revelation Pets | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment Reminders | ✅ Supported | ✅ Native AU support |
| Payment Alerts | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| SMS Payment Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ One-tap payment via SMS |
| AU Number Compatibility | Works (international) | Native +61 support |
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 | Revelation Pets | Petboost🇦🇺 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription (USD) | ~$600-780 USD | $0 |
| Subscription FX/Foreign Tx Fees (~10%) | ~$60-78 | $0 |
| Payment Processing (est. 2.9-5%+ with intl fees vs 1.7% on $300K) | ~$8,700 | ~$5,670 |
| Total Annual Cost | ~$9,360-9,558 | ~$5,670 |
You're paying twice with Revelation Pets
$50-65 USD/month subscription (plus FX fees for Australian cards), plus us-based payment processing: 2.9-5%+ (vs petboost localised 1.7% + $0.30). With Petboost, you pay $0/month (waived at -+ volume) and competitive AU payment processing rates.
What You Keep Instead of Paying in Fees
~$3,700-3,900/year/year
Based on $500K GMV, 80% online transactions
* For illustrative purposes only, based on industry averages. Your actual savings may vary.
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Petboost Business
Hit -/month and your monthly fee is waived
Typical Competitor
Fixed costs regardless of revenue
SMS Included
~3 SMS per appointment included (confirmation, reminder, receipt). That's 300 messages worth $72-$120 based on retail mass SMS product rates for 3-4 segment messages (non-wholesale pricing).
Smart Onboarding
Automated magic onboarding (like Gingr, MoeGo) for Customers & Pets is free. Optional guided onboarding & data cleaning starts at $0 to ~$600 depending on your data, obligation free. See our onboarding options.
Your Savings
Save $681+ per month compared to typical competitors.
* Estimates based on 100 transactions averaging $100 each. Actual costs vary based on transaction volume and average ticket size.
From solo operators to
multi-van fleets
Petboost scales with you. Whether you're a one-person mobile groomer or running a large facility with multiple staff and spaces.
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
Dog walking van fleets, multi-space facilities, and high-volume businesses.
- Fleet/van management
- Multi-space capacity tracking
- Volume pricing available
- Advanced automation rules
Making the Switch
It's easier than you think. Here's what to expect if you decide to move from Revelation Pets.
Migration Complexity
Customer Data
They offer data export; import assistance provided
Booking History
Not imported; fresh start in Petboost
Package Balances
Relatively straightforward
Timeline
2-3 weeks typical; usually smooth transition
Keep Your Existing Hardware
If you're using a Stripe WisePOS-E terminal with Revelation Pets, you can bring it across to Petboost. No new equipment needed.
We're here to help. We provide migration assistance for businesses switching from Revelation Pets.
Contact us for a migration assessmentWhich Is Right for Your Business?
Revelation Pets may suit you if:
- Pet activity/photo updates are essential to your boarding service
- You prefer fixed monthly subscription pricing
- You're US-based and want US support
- QuickBooks is your preferred accounting software
- You're satisfied with your current setup and change isn't needed
Petboost is the better choice if:
- You're an Australian business wanting local support
- Payment processing costs matter to your bottom line
- You want to earn $0/month (waived at -+) (pay only when you earn)
- You value granular automation control
- You're multi-service or planning to expand verticals
- SMS reliability is important for customer communication
- You prefer Xero for accounting
From large daycares to solo groomers, businesses Australia-wide
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Last verified: 16th December 2025 | Pricing and features sourced from www.revelationpets.com
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