Escape Time To Pet

Time To Pet costs $45/month ($540/year). Helix is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

Time To Pet at $45/month costs $1,812 over 3 years with SaaS inflation. Helix is $279 once — you save $1,533 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. One-time $299 vs $300-$840/year

The Price Creep Timeline

Time To Pet currently charges $45/month. SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% annually — five times general inflation. Here is what your Time To Pet subscription actually costs over time:

Year 1
$540
Year 2
$602
Year 3
$670
3yr Total
$1,812
5yr Total
$3,391
Helix
$279

Every year you stay on Time To Pet, the gap widens. The break-even point is 7 months. After that, Time To Pet users keep paying while you keep $540+ per year.

The Real Problems with Time To Pet

Price is not the only issue. Time To Pet users consistently report these problems:

Pet industry only
Limited outside pet care
Per-user pricing
Basic business features

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most Time To Pet users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

1

Export your data

Settings > Data Export. Download as CSV.

2

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import clients and data.

3

Parallel run

Run both 1-2 weeks to verify.

4

Cancel Time To Pet

Cancel before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Time To Pet only when you are confident. Zero risk.

Trades That Use Time To Pet

These operators commonly use Time To Pet — and are switching to Helix:

Dog Walkers →

See Your Exact Savings

Escape Time To Pet — Get Helix for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 7 months.

FAQ

Is Helix really a full Time To Pet replacement?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Time To Pet may be better for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave Time To Pet?

Export everything before canceling. Time To Pet provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Helix in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel Time To Pet when you are ready.

What if Helix does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.

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