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petboard vs Pettle

India-focused pet services software with operator + parent mobile apps

By SahilUpdated April 2026

Pettle is one of the more established pet services SaaS products built for Indian operators, with a native mobile app for pet parents and a separate operator console. petboard is a newer, WhatsApp-native alternative that skips the parent app entirely and pipes care updates through the operator's existing WhatsApp number. Both tools cover intake, scheduling, and client records. The practical difference for most operators comes down to how pet parents receive updates (native app vs WhatsApp) and how data portability is handled.

Pettle website: getpettle.com. This page is based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Verify current pricing and features on the Pettle site before any switching decision.

At a glance

Side-by-side on the surfaces that matter to most pet service operators.

Pet parent experience
petboard
Branded web link. No app download.
Pettle
Native mobile app (iOS + Android).
Care updates (photos, videos)
petboard
Sent via operator's existing WhatsApp. Media does not transit petboard servers.
Pettle
In-app photo/video feed.
Intake forms
petboard
Service-aware intake (boarding, daycare, training, sitting). Custom fields per service type.
Pettle
Intake forms available.
Training module
petboard
Per-exercise ratings, cumulative session reports, package consumption tracking.
Pettle
Scheduling support; feature depth varies by plan.
Sitter / staff network
petboard
Magic-link access for sitters. No app install for staff.
Pettle
In-app staff management.
Pricing (public, INR)
petboard
₹0 free beta through Jun 2026. Founder tiers ₹199 / ₹499 / ₹999 per month for the first 50 operators.
Pettle
Not published here.
Data hosting
petboard
Supabase Mumbai (ap-south-1). DPDP-compliant processor terms in every account DPA.
Pettle
India-hosted per their public materials.
Data portability
petboard
Full CSV export any time. White-glove migration from spreadsheets and other tools at no charge.
Pettle
Export available per their stated terms.
WhatsApp integration
petboard
Uses operator's own WhatsApp number via wa.me deep links. No Meta Cloud API dependency.
Pettle
WhatsApp reminders via Cloud API where enabled.
Free-tier availability
petboard
Free beta through Jun 2026.
Pettle
Paid plans only per public materials.

petboard does not publish Pettle pricing figures here. Our comparison is based on publicly observed product information as of April 2026.

When to choose Pettle

  • Your pet parents specifically want a native mobile app rather than a web portal.
  • You are already live on Pettle and not evaluating alternatives.
  • You prefer an established product with a larger existing customer base.

When to choose petboard

  • Your pet parents already message you on WhatsApp and do not want a new app.
  • You run intake, care updates, and invoicing on WhatsApp today and want software that works with that, not against it.
  • You want a documented migration path in writing, with signed chain-of-custody for any data imported.
  • You want to lock in founder pricing (₹199 / ₹499 / ₹999) before the first 50 slots fill.
  • You want your care photos and videos to stay on WhatsApp, not be stored on a vendor server.

Migrating from Pettle

If you are currently on Pettle and evaluating a switch, petboard offers free migration: export your data from Pettle, share it with us, and we handle the import with a signed chain-of-custody record. The /migrate page covers the process and DPDP-aligned data handling.

See migration processComing from Pettle?

Frequently asked questions

Is petboard a direct replacement for Pettle?
petboard covers the same core surfaces most Pettle operators use: intake, scheduling, client and pet records, invoicing, and staff access. The architectural difference is the parent-side experience (petboard uses a web link plus WhatsApp rather than a native app) and how media is stored (petboard keeps care photos on WhatsApp, not on our servers). For most Indian pet service businesses, the feature overlap is close enough that a migration is practical; the migrate page documents the process.
How does pricing compare?
petboard is in free beta through June 2026. After that, the first 50 operators to sign up lock founder pricing at ₹199/month for solo operators, ₹499/month for growing teams, or ₹999/month for facilities — forever. We do not publish Pettle pricing figures here.
Can I migrate my client data from Pettle to petboard?
Yes. petboard provides free white-glove migration: export your client records and booking history from Pettle in CSV or spreadsheet form, share the file with us, and we import it with a signed chain-of-custody record per our DPDP data processing terms. The /migrate page has details.
Do my pet parents have to download a new app?
No. petboard sends pet parents a web link — intake, stay pages, and updates are all browser-accessible. Photo and video updates flow through your existing WhatsApp, so pet parents get them in a surface they already use daily.
Is petboard built specifically for India?
Yes. Data is hosted in Supabase Mumbai (ap-south-1) and governed by a Data Processing Addendum under India's DPDP Act, 2023. Pricing is in INR. WhatsApp is treated as a first-class surface because that is how Indian pet service businesses actually run today.

Sources

  • Pettle public product materials (April 2026)
  • petboard internal architecture: DPA v1.4, migration runbook, /migrate page

This comparison is based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Features, pricing, and terms change. Verify current details on the respective vendor sites before making a switching decision.

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