Trusthound vs Scout: a fair comparison
How Trusthound and Scout (Scout for Pets) compare on pricing, branded apps, payments, offline use and records. Dated, sourced and fair.
Scout (scoutforpets.com) is dog walking and pet sitting business software with staff and client apps, priced per active staff member.
As of 20 October 2026. Prices and features change, so check each provider's website for the latest.
Trusthound compared with Scout
| What we compared | Trusthound | Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Dog walkers, daycares, home boarders and boarding kennels | Dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, grooming, boarding and daycare, and trainingSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Published pricing | From £15 a month, plus VAT; every feature on every plan | $39 a month for one staff member plus $18 per extra active staff on monthly billing, or $390 a yearSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Branded client app | Included on every plan | A fully branded pet parent app is an add-on at $300 a monthSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Card payments | Through your own Stripe account | Braintree, with card or PayPalSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Fees on your clients' payments | None. You pay Stripe's standard rates directly to Stripe | Payment receipts include a summary of Scout technology feesSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Bank debits | Your local scheme where Stripe supports it | Not stated on their website |
| Offline use | Walks, logs and photos all work offline and sync later | Offline check-in, with the schedule downloaded in advanceSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Agreements | Terms generator; clients agree in the app with version, time and device recorded | E-signed service agreements recording date and IP addressSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
| Route planning | Suggested collection order with times | Not stated on their website |
| UK licence records | Templates for each UK nation and an inspection pack PDF | Not stated on their website |
| Data import | Free import, done by us | Free imports of client, pet, staff, vet and key informationSource (Scout, (opens in a new tab)) |
Checked 20 October 2026
Scout may suit you better if…
- you want QuickBooks or Xero sync and a payroll report, which they list
- you'd like add-on services such as a website or paid ads
- you're already comfortable with Braintree and PayPal
Trusthound may suit you better if…
- you want a branded client app without an add-on fee
- you need collection route planning and licence records
- you want your local bank debit
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