Rover alternative in Portugal
Rover is a large international pet-sitting platform from the United States. If you want an alternative built from the ground up for Portugal, with hand-verified sitters and local support, that is exactly what Snupi is.
Built for Portugal
Snupi was born in Cascais and operates only in Portugal: euro prices, Portuguese cities, terms under Portuguese law, and compliance with local rules such as the Portaria 422/2004 breed regulations and sitter tax obligations.
Sitters verified one by one
In the pilot phase, every sitter submits an ID document and is manually reviewed by the team before going live. No mass-imported profiles.
Sitters keep 100% of their price
On Snupi the service fee is paid by the owner on top. The sitter keeps the full amount they set, which attracts great sitters.
Snupi Guarantee
Bookings paid on the platform include a reimbursement programme for vet costs up to 1,500 euros, with clearly published conditions.
Close, bilingual support
Support in Portuguese and English from people who know Cascais and Lisbon, not a generic call centre.
How they compare
| Snupi | Rover | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Portugal only, built in Cascais | International platform |
| Verification | ID document + manual review of every profile | Own process, varies by market |
| Sitter pricing | Keeps 100% of the price they set | Own commission model, see their site |
| Owner fee | 12%, shown at checkout before paying | See their terms |
| Protection | Snupi Guarantee: vet costs up to 1,500 euros | Own programmes, see conditions |
| Support languages | Portuguese and English, local team | Varies by market |
Switching is simple
There are no contracts or lock-in on either platform. To try Snupi, just search for a sitter in your area, book a free Meet & Greet and make your first booking. Your dog passport takes two minutes to set up and works for every future booking.
Fair comparison: Rover has a much larger international network and its own app. If you travel a lot outside Portugal, it may suit you. For your dog’s everyday life in Portugal, Snupi is the local option.