TrustedHousesitters vs Other House Sitting Websites: Which Is Actually Best?

If you're looking into house sitting, TrustedHousesitters (THS) will come up first. Then you'll discover alternatives like Nomador, MindMyHouse, and HouseSittersAmerica. Here's what actually matters when choosing between them.

What All House Sitting Platforms Have in Common

Before comparing specific platforms, understand the baseline:

• No one is paid - it's an exchange of care for accommodation
• Trust and reputation matter more than platform features
• All platforms charge annual membership fees
• Reviews and verification are the foundation of trust

The real question isn't "which platform has the best features?" It's "which platform has sits where I actually want to go?"

TrustedHousesitters (THS)

Best for: Sitters who want the most options, especially in major cities and popular travel destinations. If you're serious about house sitting as a travel strategy, THS has the volume to keep you booked.

Nomador

Best for: Sitters focused primarily on Europe. If you're planning extended European travel, Nomador can complement THS or serve as your primary platform.

The reality: Outside of Europe, listings are sparse. Don't rely on this as your only platform unless you're exclusively traveling in European countries.

MindMyHouse

Best for: Sitters who prefer a smaller community feel and don't need dozens of options. Can work well for rural or less popular destinations.

The reality: Fewer sits means less flexibility in timing and location. Good as a secondary platform but challenging as your primary source.

HouseSittersAmerica & HouseCarers

These regional platforms focus on specific markets (North America, Australia/New Zealand respectively). Lower membership costs but significantly fewer listings than THS.

Best for: Sitters focused on a specific region who want a budget option.

The reality: Regional platforms work best as supplements, not replacements. You'll likely still need THS for consistent opportunities.

The Multi-Platform Strategy

Some experienced sitters use multiple platforms simultaneously:

• Primary platform (THS): For volume and major cities
• Secondary platform (Nomador or regional): For specific regions or backup options

The cost consideration: Multiple memberships add up quickly. Only worth it if you're traveling full-time and the additional sits justify the expense.

How to Actually Decide

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Where do you want to travel?
   • Major cities globally → THS
   • Europe focus → Nomador or THS
   • Specific region only → Regional platform
2. How often will you house sit?
   • Full-time → THS (volume matters)
   • Occasional → Smaller platform might work
3. What's your budget?
   • Can invest in volume → THS
   • Testing the waters → Cheaper alternative first

My Experience

I use TrustedHousesitters as my primary platform. The volume of sits means I can be selective about location, dates, and pet types. Even with the higher cost, the ability to stay consistently booked makes it worth it.

I haven't needed a secondary platform because THS keeps me fully scheduled. If I were focused exclusively on Europe, I'd consider adding Nomador. But for general travel across multiple continents, THS wins on sheer volume.

If you're trying to decide whether house sitting itself is worth the investment, read my honest breakdown of whether THS is worth it. Once you know house sitting fits your lifestyle, platform choice becomes about where you want to go.