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Scout price increase — March 2026

HeyDogWalker vs Scout: $29/mo with AI vs $33/mo without

Scout just raised prices from ~$19 to $33/mo — a 74% increase. For $4 less per month, HeyDogWalker gives you everything Scout does plus an AI receptionist that answers calls and books clients 24/7.

Scout raised prices. You don’t have to pay more.

Scout went from ~$19/mo to $33/mo in early 2026 with no new AI features. HeyDogWalker’s Founding Member plan gives you scheduling, booking pages, client management, AND an AI receptionist — all for $29/mo.

That’s $4/mo less for significantly more.

Scout (2026)

$33/mo
Scheduling only · No AI · Was ~$19/mo

HeyDogWalker Founding

$29/mo
Scheduling + AI receptionist + directory

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Every feature that matters — Scout vs HeyDogWalker, side by side.

Feature HeyDogWalker Scout
🤖 AI Features
AI Call/Text Answering ✓ ✗
AI Chat on Booking Page ✓ ✗
Consumer Directory Listing ✓ ✗
📅 Scheduling & CRM
Online Booking Page ✓ ✓
Scheduling / Calendar ✓ ✓
Client CRM ✓ ✓
Recurring Bookings ✓ ✓
Automated Reminders ✓ ✓
Automated Billing ✓ ✓
You Own Your Clients ✓ ✓
🏠 Dog Sitting & Overnight Care
Sitting Bookings ✓ ✓
Overnight Stays ✓ ✗
Multi-Day Calendar ✓ ✗
Pet Care Instructions ✓ ✓
🚀 Advanced
GPS Walk Tracking Coming Soon ✓
Mobile App Coming Soon ✓
Branded App Add-on N/A — included ~$300/mo extra
Report Cards Coming Soon ✓
💰 Pricing
Monthly Price $29/mo $33/mo
Commission 0% 0%
Free Tier ✓ Up to 5 clients ✗

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What Scout Does Well — and Where It Falls Short

Scout is a clean, modern scheduling tool. It has a polished interface, GPS walk tracking, automated billing, and a solid mobile app. For walkers who only need scheduling and don’t care about AI, it’s a decent option.

But here’s what Scout doesn’t do:

The math: Scout at $33/mo + a separate AI receptionist at $79/mo minimum = $112/mo. HeyDogWalker at $29/mo includes AI receptionist = $29/mo. That’s $996/year in savings.

Pricing: Scout vs HeyDogWalker

What you actually pay — and what you actually get.

$4/mo Less
AI + Scheduling

HeyDogWalker Founding

$29/mo

AI receptionist + scheduling + sitting + zero commission

  • AI answers calls & texts 24/7
  • AI chat on your booking page
  • Walking & sitting management
  • Multi-day & overnight bookings
  • Client CRM & recurring bookings
  • Consumer directory listing
  • 0% commission
Scheduling Only

Scout

$33/mo was ~$19

Scheduling & automated billing, no AI

  • Scheduling & automated billing
  • GPS walk tracking & mobile app
  • Report cards
  • Custom booking page
  • No AI receptionist
  • No consumer directory
  • No overnight booking management

$4/mo cheaper with AI included

Scout charges $33/mo for a scheduling tool. HeyDogWalker charges $29/mo for scheduling + AI receptionist + directory listing. The AI receptionist alone would cost $79–500/mo as a separate tool. You’re saving $48/year minimum on the subscription — and $948+/year vs. adding a separate AI service to Scout.

$29/mo with AI vs $33/mo without — the choice is simple

Start free with up to 5 clients. Lock in $29/mo as a Founding Member before the price goes up. Keep everything you love about scheduling — add everything Scout can’t do.

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When Scout Might Still Be Right

We’re not going to pretend Scout is a bad product. Here’s when it makes sense:

But if you’re a solo walker or small team who wants to grow, who misses calls while on walks, and who does sitting alongside walking — HeyDogWalker is the better investment at a lower price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Scout raise its prices?

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Scout increased pricing from approximately $19/mo to $33/mo in early 2026 — a 74% increase. The price hike applies to new subscribers and, eventually, existing customers. Scout has not added AI features or significant new functionality to justify the increase.

Is HeyDogWalker really cheaper than Scout?

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Yes. HeyDogWalker’s Founding Member plan is $29/mo — $4/mo less than Scout’s new $33/mo pricing. And HeyDogWalker includes an AI receptionist, AI chat on booking pages, and a consumer directory — none of which Scout offers at any price. You’d need to spend $112+/mo (Scout + separate AI) to match what HeyDogWalker includes for $29.

Does Scout have an AI receptionist?

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No. Scout is a scheduling and billing tool with no AI features. To get AI call/text answering with Scout, you’d need a separate service like FetchDesk or My AI Front Desk, which costs $79–500/mo on top of Scout’s $33/mo. HeyDogWalker includes AI receptionist in every plan.

How much does Scout’s branded app cost?

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Scout charges approximately $300/mo for a custom-branded mobile app with your business name and logo. That’s $3,600/year on top of the $33/mo base plan. HeyDogWalker provides a personalized booking page with your branding and AI chat included in every plan — no add-on fees.

Can I switch from Scout to HeyDogWalker easily?

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Yes. Set up HeyDogWalker in under 5 minutes and run it alongside Scout for a week. Once you’re confident, cancel Scout. Your clients get a better booking experience with AI chat support, and you save $4/mo immediately while gaining features Scout doesn’t offer.

Does HeyDogWalker have GPS tracking?

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GPS walk tracking is coming soon to HeyDogWalker. If GPS is a dealbreaker right now, Scout has it today. But most solo walkers and small teams find that the AI receptionist — which captures bookings from missed calls — delivers far more ROI than GPS tracking alone. One captured client pays for months of the subscription.

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Scout raised prices to $33/mo.
HeyDogWalker is $29/mo with AI.

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