Alternative Balance vs Pet Sitters Associates

Two business insurance tools side by side. Prices are the starting plan a small business would pick, in USD.

Short version

  • Pet Sitters Associates costs less for a six-person team.
  • Alternative Balance fits retail shop.
CompareAlternative BalanceAlternative BalancePet Sitters AssociatesPet Sitters Associates
In one lineLiability cover for wellness, beauty, and fitness pros at $269 a yearLiability insurance for pet sitters and dog walkers at $220 a year
Starting priceFrom $22.42/moFrom $18.33/mo
Six-person team$22.42/mo$18.33/mo
Plans$269/yr paid in full ($2M per occurrence, $4M aggregate general and professional liability; equipment cover included); higher-risk services +$139 to +$454; no monthly option$220/yr paid up front ($1M per occurrence, $2M annual; pets in your care $15K); each employee or contractor +$95; daycare, boarding, and grooming add-ons extra
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Free trial——
Usersn/an/a
IntegrationsEquipment and participant accident cover includedVet costs regardless of fault, lost key cover
Team sizeJust meJust me · 2–10 people
Available inUSUS
Phone supportEvery planNot looked up yet
Live chatEvery planNot looked up yet
Support hoursPhone: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (EST)Email: Mon - Fri, 11 AM - 3 PM (CST)
Incidents postedWe found no public status page for Alternative Balance.We found no public status page for Pet Sitters Associates.
Trustpilot score3.2 / 5 from 1 reviews (few reviews)Not listed
Fit: Retail shop2010
Fit: Restaurant or café55
Fit: Service business8580
Fit: Agency or studio105
Fit: Trades or contractor2520
Fit: Online store105
Why people pick it
  • $2M/$4M limits for $269 a year
  • Equipment cover included
  • Pet-specific cover, including vet bills regardless of fault
  • Low published yearly price
Where it falls short
  • Yearly lump sum, no monthly payments
  • Only for wellness, beauty, and fitness practitioners
  • Each employee costs $95 more
  • No workers' comp
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Six-person prices are what a team of six would pay on the published plans; "Not listed" means those plans don't cover six. How we calculate prices

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