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A Pettle alternative built for India, with free migration.

Switching pet software? petboard runs on WhatsApp, starts at ₹199/mo, and doesn't ask your clients to download anything. We'll migrate your data for free.

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petboard is a B2B SaaS workflow tool for Indian pet operators. Boarding, daycare, training, sitters, grooming and vet clinics. Bangalore-based and bootstrapped.

Built for pet businesses running on WhatsApp who have outgrown spreadsheets. Works in any browser, no parent app required, customer data stays with the operator.

6+
Operator migrations completed
24-48h
Typical migration SLA
₹0
Migration cost
  • ★★★★★
    “For years WoofPack ran across Notion, Excel, and WhatsApp, three separate tools I was stitching together by hand. PetBoard brought Notion and Excel into one place and kept WhatsApp where it already worked: new sitters get a link, they’re in the same group as the parent, no app, no tutorial.”
    Melissa
    WoofPack Pet Buddy Services
  • ★★★★★
    “I needed to know my clients’ data was safe before I put it anywhere digital. PetBoard built proper privacy protections into the product — my data stays mine, it’s not shared across operators, and I can export or delete it anytime.”
    Disha
    Canine Coach Disha
  • ★★★★★
    “Signed up and was running my training and boarding bookings on petboard the same evening. Does what I need without getting in the way.”
    Pride Canine
    Panjim, Goa
  • ★★★★★
    “The transition was smooth and simple. The interface is simple, clean and easy to use. Good pet boarding software.”
    Fluffy Paws
    Bangalore
  • ★★★★★
    “While PetBoard is gradually taking shape, I would like to share a word for Sahil, who has been on his feet building the platform from the ground up. Can’t imagine where it was just a few weeks back when we started chatting, and in this short period of time — from understanding the business requirements to designing and developing the platform — the output is phenomenal. He has been shipping deliverables every few hours, which I didn’t know was even possible. His agility, steadfastness and passion will see PetBoard as an industry leader in times to come.”
    The DogFather
    Vadodara
  • ★★★★★
    “Got acquainted with PetBoard in May 2026. I recommend PetBoard to all users. Sahil & Team have been greatly efficient with fine tuning their platform for my pet boarding operational needs.”
    Paws Retreat
    Bengaluru
  • ★★★★★
    “This is best pet boarding web app I'm completely satisfied with it and all features are working fine by all means.. best part is 👉they fix the issue with in a day !!”
    Petsnap Services
    Ghaziabad
  • ★★★★★
    “Petboard is a super-easy to use, smart and simple tool that integrates with your organisation’s email and whatsapp. You and your clients don’t have to install yet another app, that’s such a relief! It’s thoughtfully designed to incorporate all the things that a pet parent and boarding place would deem important and integrates it into the workflow. We’ve been using it for a month at All Paws and we love it!”
    All Paws Stay
    Bangalore
  • ★★★★★
    “I, Madhu Chaudhary, owner of Onukonu homestyle Petboarding Goa find the petboard app the perfect answer to all my boarding app needs. It has user friendly features, integrated with WhatsApp, customisable, tracks all bookings, expenses, creates invoices, cash inflow everything that is needed to run a busy boarding. Sahil the founder is extremely helpful and prompt in sorting out any issues, if needed. Its a blessing. Fully recommended. You will not regret it. Its for boarding setups, grooming, vet set up, Pet shops etc.”
    Madhu Chaudhary
    Onukonu Homestyle Petboarding, Goa
  • ★★★★★
    “Best App I have used so far..: very easy to access and pet parents also are happy in raising a quick boarding request”
    Arun
    Asha Arun’s Pet Home Boarding, Delhi
  • ★★★★★
    “We’ve had the opportunity to see PetBoard evolve from a very basic platform into a comprehensive pet boarding management solution that now captures even the smallest operational details. Watching this growth has been truly impressive. Our experience has been excellent throughout. The platform continues to improve with every update, making daily operations smoother and more efficient. What stands out the most is the incredible support team. They don’t just claim to offer 24×7 support—they genuinely deliver. On one occasion, they even resolved an urgent issue for us at 1:00 AM, which speaks volumes about their dedication and commitment to their customers. A big congratulations to the entire PetBoard team on the fantastic work. We highly recommend PetBoard to any pet boarding business looking for a reliable, constantly evolving software backed by an exceptional support team.”
    Tails of Two Cities
    Noida
  • ★★★★★
    “Very good experience so far with this product. The founder is very supportive and prompt to our requests. I won’t be surprised if this product gets the best pet boarding portal recognition in all over the world.”
    Johnny’s Canine Care
    Surat
  • ★★★★★
    “Super Easy and must have software for the Boarding and Grooming.”
    Vihaan Pet Resort
    Gandhinagar
  • ★★★★★
    “Sahil and team have built an amazing product in a very short period of time, at a speed I didn’t think was possible. They’ve been very helpful in getting us setup on Petboard, and have constantly taken inputs to build out the product as per our business needs. I’m very excited about the vision & roadmap that the Petboard has, will be game changer for businesses like ours!”
    Scooby’s Club
    Bangalore
  • ★★★★★
    “Pet Board is a game-changer for pet care businesses. The software is incredibly user-friendly and keeps everything perfectly organized.”
    K9ACADEMY
    Guwahati
  • ★★★★★
    “Very user friendly and easy to use platform. We’ve just started using petboard and already its getting much simpler to manage booking and stay up to date on vaccinations and other details of our doggo customers.”
    Elsa’s Dogpark and Cakery
    Gurgaon
Heads up on timing

Tier pricing is Solo ₹199 / Growth ₹499 / Pro ₹999 per month. The first 50 operators (cohort 1, closed May 15, 2026) locked their rates forever; new signups pay the same starting rates but are subject to future change.

Why operators are switching

No parent app
This was the biggest complaint about Pettle. Parents didn't want to download it. With petboard, they get a link. That's it.
WhatsApp-native
Photo updates go straight to WhatsApp groups. No Cloud API approval, no Meta verification, no waiting months for a phone number.
Your data stays yours
Photos and videos stay on WhatsApp, never stored on our servers. Client data is isolated per operator. Export or delete anytime. It's in writing.
Simple, not bloated
Built for Indian pet operators running 5 to 30 pets. Set up in 5 minutes, not 5 days. You don't need an ERP.
Pricing on the page
Tiers from ₹199/month, published right on the site. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Built for

Home boarders
Cage-free, 5 to 15 dogs at a time. Solo tier.
Training facilities
Individual and group sessions, package-based pricing. Growth tier.
Boarding kennels
Daycare plus overnight plus amortized revenue reporting. Pro tier.
Sitter networks
Multi-sitter coordination across locations. Pro tier.

What you had vs what you get

Pettle
petboard
Booking & scheduling
Intake forms with custom fields per service type
Pet & client database
Pet profiles with care details, meds, schedules, flags
WhatsApp reminders (Cloud API)
WhatsApp-native updates. No API, no Meta verification
Parent mobile app
Branded parent portal. No app download, just a link
Staff management
Staff magic links. Sitters upload photos and log check-ins from any browser
Invoice generation
Payment tracking, expense logging, checkout summaries
Vaccination tracking
Vaccination records, overdue badges, cert uploads
Multi-location support
Sitter network coordination across locations

Still weighing the switch? See the full petboard vs Pettle comparison →

Pricing
From ₹199/mo
Solo ₹199 · Growth ₹499 · Pro ₹999 per month.

We'll move your data over

Export your client list from Pettle (or use a spreadsheet), upload it in petboard, and we'll import everything. Pet profiles, parent contacts, booking history. We do the work. No charge.

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Questions you probably have

How do I move my data from Pettle?
Export your client list from Pettle as a CSV or Excel file if you can. After you sign up, upload it under Import your clients on your dashboard and we do the rest.
How does the migration work?
Upload your export (or just a spreadsheet) under Import your clients on your dashboard. We import your pet profiles, parent contacts, and booking history into petboard. We do the work. No charge.
How long does migration typically take?
Most operator migrations complete in 24 to 48 hours. Timing depends on export format and record volume. Recent imports have included over 1000 intake records and 10 dog profiles for a single operator in under a day. You will get a timeline estimate before migration starts.
Is petboard really free?
Migration is free. The product is paid: tier pricing starts at ₹199/month, published on the page. You'll never be surprised by a bill.
Can I try petboard before committing?
Yes. Sign up and set up in minutes. Billing is monthly from ₹199/month, with a 14-day money-back on your first payment, and you can export everything and leave any time. The forever-lock guarantee was for the first 50 operators (cohort 1), which closed May 15, 2026.
What does petboard cost?
Tier pricing is ₹199/month for Solo (up to 5 active pets per month), ₹499 for Growth (up to 20 per month), and ₹999 for Pro (unlimited). The forever-lock guarantee was for the first 50 operators (cohort 1); that cohort closed May 15, 2026.
What about my clients' privacy?
Your client data is isolated to your account. No cross-operator sharing, ever. Photos and videos stay on WhatsApp, not our servers. One-click zip export from Settings any time (CSVs + full JSON), delete anytime. We have a proper data processing agreement aligned with India's DPDP Act 2023.
Do my clients need to download an app?
No. Parents get a link that opens in their browser. They can see stay details, care updates, and training progress without downloading anything.
Which cities does petboard support?
petboard is pan-India. Active operators span Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Vadodara, and Guwahati. The product is not city-specific; any Indian pet operator can sign up.
Does petboard handle GST invoicing?
Yes. GST-compliant invoicing with CGST and SGST split, sequential invoice numbers, SAC codes, and amount in words. Activated per operator on request.

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Comparison based on publicly available information as of April 23, 2026. Product features, pricing, and availability are subject to change. Testimonials shown with operator consent and may be withdrawn on 48 hours' written notice. Pettle is a trademark of its respective owner; references here are for comparative purposes only.

Last updated: April 23, 2026.

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