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Nuzzo vs Scout for Pet Sitters
Scout has a devoted small-sitter base and a clean interface. We're a newer entrant with one flat price per team and a more opinionated workflow. Here's an honest read so you can choose well.
Pick Nuzzo if…
- You want one flat price for a team of up to five, not a per-staff fee.
- You do multi-pet households and want it handled natively.
- You run overnight sits and want a sitter-controlled live feed.
- You prefer a magic-link client portal (no passwords).
- You're early in your business and want a low-configure app.
Pick Scout if…
- You're already a Scout power user and your clients are trained on it.
- You need GPS visit tracking, native app store apps, or integrated payroll.
- You need a very specific report layout we don't match.
- Your team has muscle memory on Scout's workflow.
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Side-by-side
| Feature | Nuzzo | Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one person | $29/mo (Solo, owner only) | $39/mo Solo ($33/mo billed annually) |
| Price for a team | $79/mo for the owner plus up to 5 workers | $39/mo + $18/mo per active staff ($33 + $15 billed annually) |
| Example: 5 staff | $79/mo | $129/mo monthly, $108/mo annually |
| Clients and pets | Unlimited on every plan | Unlimited clients |
| Payment methods on invoices | ✓ Venmo / Zelle / PayPal / Cash App / card | Card payments through Stripe |
| Mobile apps | Installable web app (no app store app) | Native iOS + Android apps |
| GPS visit tracking | Not available | ✓ (if enabled) |
| Payroll | Not available | ✓ Integrated payroll |
| Photo updates | ✓ Report cards + sitter-controlled overnight feed | ✓ Photo check-ins + report cards |
| Client portal | ✓ Magic link, no password | Check their site |
| Free trial, no card | ✓ 14 days | ✓ No card required (length not stated) |
Based on publicly available information as of October 2026. If we're inaccurate, email us and we'll fix it.
Where Scout is ahead
Community & trust
Scout has been serving small sitters long enough to have a community. We're newer; we'll earn that over time.
Specific reporting views
Some of their standard reports don't have a direct Nuzzo equivalent yet. If you rely on a particular Scout report, check it's available before switching.
Native apps, GPS and payroll
Scout has native iOS and Android apps, GPS on visits if you enable it, and integrated payroll. Nuzzo has none of those today.
Integrations
They have native integrations we don't (yet). We export invoices to QuickBooks-ready CSV today; deeper native integrations land as customer demand justifies it.
Where Nuzzo wins
Lower price, flat for a team
$29/mo solo, or $79/mo for the owner plus up to five workers. On Scout, five staff come to $129/mo billed monthly.
Overnight live feed
Sitter chooses what and when to share. One email per update, not one per photo.
Magic-link portal
Clients don't manage another password. They click the email button, they're in.
Phone-first UX
Two taps to start a visit; two to finish. Less time per visit on the admin, more time with pets.
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Nuzzo vs Scout: common questions
Is Nuzzo cheaper than Scout?
Yes, on the published prices. Scout Solo is $39 a month ($33 billed annually) against Nuzzo Solo at $29. Scout Team is $39 a month plus $18 per active staff member ($33 plus $15 billed annually), so five staff come to $129 a month, or $108 on annual billing. Nuzzo Team is $79 a month for the owner plus up to five workers. Neither charges by client count. Confirm Scout's current pricing before deciding on price alone.
What does Scout do that Nuzzo does not?
Scout has native mobile apps, GPS on visits if you turn it on, and integrated payroll. Nuzzo has no GPS, no SMS and no payroll, and is a web app you install from the browser rather than an app store. What you get in exchange is a lower price, especially for a team.
Can I try Nuzzo alongside Scout?
Yes, and it is the honest way to compare the two. The 14 day trial needs no card, so put a few real clients through both and judge the daily loop rather than a feature grid.