Which one suits you
HouseSitMatch, if
- you want a 24/7 vet line in your plan
- you'd like to video call members on the site itself
- you want every sitter ID-checked
HouseSit, if
- you'd rather not pay every year, however often you travel
- you want to list your home, or apply, before paying anything
- you have HouseSitMatch reviews and want them to count here
Side by side
- Yearly cost
- Free
- £89, £129 or £169 for hosts or for sitters; £159 to £269 for both
- Without paying
- List your home, apply, message and confirm a sit
- Sign up. To contact members, list a home or apply, you need a plan
- ID check
- Optional: €29 once, and the badge stays
- Every sitter, its site says
- Vet line
- Not yet
- 24/7, on Choice and Premium
- Video calls
- Use any video app you like
- On the site, in every plan
- Reviews
- Both ways after each sit, plus your HouseSitMatch review count
- Reviews and references on every profile
- Size
- Smaller, and growing
- Members in over 120 countries, its site says
HouseSitMatch facts come from its own website, checked in October 2026. Its prices are in pounds.
What HouseSitMatch does better
Worth knowing before you choose.
Bigger, and older
Its site says members in over 120 countries and more than ten years. So there are more homes and sitters to choose from today.
A 24/7 vet line
Choice and Premium include a 24/7 vet advice line, for hosts and sitters. We don't offer one yet.
Every sitter is ID-checked
Its site says all sitters have verified profiles with ID checks. On HouseSit, the ID check is optional.
Video calls on the site
Members can video call each other on HouseSitMatch, in every plan. On HouseSit, you use your own video app.
So why try HouseSit?
It costs nothing to find out: no plan to list your home, apply or message. You can keep HouseSitMatch while you see how it goes.
What’s different on HouseSit
The core is free
Listing your home, applying, messaging and confirming a sit cost nothing, however often you travel. It isn't a trial.
One payment for the ID check
€29 once, through Stripe: a government ID and a live selfie. The verified badge stays, with nothing to renew.
Your reviews come with you
Add the link to your HouseSitMatch profile. Once we've checked it, your profile here shows your review count, linked to your reviews on HouseSitMatch.
How to switch, in four steps
- 1
Sign up free
With your email or Google. No card needed.
- 2
Bring your profile
Paste the link to your HouseSitMatch profile, or its text, and we fill in your HouseSit profile from it. Add the link for your review count.
- 3
Apply, or list your home
Find homes by place and dates, and apply. Or list your home, and sitters apply to you.
- 4
Decide before your plan ends
A HouseSitMatch plan runs for a year. Use both, and decide before yours ends.
Other house sitting platforms
HouseSitMatch isn't the only other choice. Here is what the others cost, with our page on each.
- HouseSit vs TrustedHousesitters$129 to $399 a year in the US, plus $12 a sit on two plans. More than 280,000 members, its homepage says.
- HouseSit vs MindMyHouse$29 a year for sitters, $29 once for hosts. Simple and cheap. We started here ourselves, in 2017.
- HouseSit vs Nomador€89 to €189 a year, or €34 for three months. Hosts post for free and pay to confirm a sitter; sitters pay to apply.
- HouseSit vs HouseCarersSitters pay $50 a year. Hosts list for free, with an optional $25 upgrade.
Questions people ask
Is HouseSit really free?
Yes. Listing your home, applying, messaging and confirming a sit cost nothing, and that stays free. We charge only for optional extras: a €29 ID check, once, and more visibility for members who want it.
Is HouseSitMatch worth it?
It can be, if you want its 24/7 vet line or video calls on the site. But you need a plan to list a home, apply or contact anyone: £89 to £169 a year, or £159 to £269 for both roles. On HouseSit, you can sit or host as often as you like, for free.
How much does HouseSitMatch cost?
In October 2026: Value £89, Choice £129 and Premium £169 a year, the same for hosts and for sitters. A plan for both costs £159, £199 or £269. Signing up is free, but you need a plan to contact members, list a home or apply. There's no fee per sit.
Can I bring my HouseSitMatch reviews?
Yes. Add the link to your HouseSitMatch profile. Once we've checked it, your profile here shows your review count, with a link to read the reviews.
Can I use both?
Yes. Use both, and decide before your HouseSitMatch plan ends.
Is HouseSit safe?
Members can verify their ID with Stripe, and hosts and sitters review each other after every sit. Before you agree, have a video call, and if they aren't verified, ask to see their ID. Put the details in writing with our free house sit agreement, and read our safety tips. HouseSit doesn't guarantee a sit, and doesn't run background checks yet, so the final check is yours.
Does HouseSit have a vet line?
Not yet. HouseSitMatch includes a 24/7 vet advice line on its Choice and Premium plans. Until we offer one, ask the host for their vet's number and address before they leave.
