Same fair-exchange philosophy
Housesitting is a free trust exchange. We agree. The platform's job is to connect people, build trust, and protect everyone — not extract subscription money for access.
← housesit.world
MindMyHouse alternative
MindMyHouse's ethos. A modern interface.
MindMyHouse pioneered the "cheap, transparent, fair" housesitting model and we love it for that. We took the same philosophy and built it on a current-decade stack with a current-decade UX.
MindMyHouse has been our favourite of the legacy platforms for years. The pricing is honest ($20-50/yr depending on region). The community is real. The owners aren't trying to maximise margin at users' expense. If you're reading this, you probably already know all of that — and you probably also know that the interface hasn't materially improved since the early 2010s.
We built housesit.world to be MindMyHouse's spiritual successor: the same fair-exchange philosophy, but with a modern map-based discovery, real-time messaging, AI-assisted profile import, ID verification done properly, and a brand and look that doesn't feel like 2008. We're even cheaper — the core marketplace is free.
housesit.world vs MindMyHouse
| housesit.world | MindMyHouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $20-50/year subscription |
| Discovery | Map + filters, modern card UI | List view, basic filters |
| Messaging | Real-time, in-app | Email-driven |
| Mobile experience | Mobile-first responsive | Desktop-first design |
| ID verification | $29 one-time Stripe Identity | Not built-in |
| Profile import | Paste URL, AI fills your profile | Manual entry |
| Community feel | New, building | Established, smaller |
Comparison reflects publicly available information at the time of writing. MindMyHouse is a registered trademark of its owner. We're not affiliated.
Why members like us
Map-based discovery
Browse sits visually on a privacy-first Mapbox map. See approximate locations as 1km circles. Filter by date, pet type, languages, transport. Click a marker to read the full listing.
Bring your MindMyHouse profile
Paste your MindMyHouse profile URL into our AI importer. Your bio, experience, languages, and preferences come across in seconds. Edit anything that doesn't feel right, save, done.
Optional verification done right
MindMyHouse doesn't do ID verification. We do — through Stripe Identity, $29 once, ever. The badge gives homeowners the trust signal they need from sitters they've never met.
Switching takes 2 minutes
- 1
Sign up free
Email or Google. 30 seconds.
- 2
Import your MindMyHouse profile
Paste your public MindMyHouse profile URL or copy-paste the text. AI fills your sitter or homeowner profile.
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Browse and apply
Free, no subscription. Apply to sits that match your destinations and dates. Owner-initiated messaging gets you talking quickly.
- 4
Use both for a few months
Don't cancel MindMyHouse right away. Use both platforms in parallel. When you see which one is delivering more matches for your specific situation, decide.
Common questions
How is housesit.world's community size today?
Smaller than MindMyHouse. We're building network density. The fastest path to growth is members like you bringing real listings and giving honest reviews. Use both platforms for now — you don't have to choose.
What if I don't want my address public?
We hide it by default. Discovery shows a 1km approximate area. The exact address only reveals to a sitter after you've accepted them. That's server-side, not a UI promise.
Are reviews public?
Yes. Star ratings (1-5) and short text reviews from completed sits, both directions. We don't do thumbs-up/down because it's less informative.
Can I keep using MindMyHouse?
Of course. Use both. Many of our early users are running parallel listings. The AI importer makes that easy.
If MindMyHouse's philosophy works for you but the interface doesn't, give us a try. Same model, modern build, free.