Parenting · head to head
OurHome vs UrbanSitter
The short version
- They diverge on capability: OurHome covers Chore assignment, UrbanSitter covers Sitter search.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OurHome and UrbanSitter actually diverge.
| Attribute | OurHome | UrbanSitter |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in OurHome
- Chore assignment
- Points system
- Custom rewards
- Grocery lists
- Shared calendar
- Meal planning
- Recurring tasks
- Progress tracking
Only in UrbanSitter
- Sitter search
- Social network matching
- Background checks
- Online booking
- Payment processing
- Review system
- Calendar integration
- Mobile notifications
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Cloud deployment
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
OurHome
- Chore managementnot UrbanSitter
- Teaching responsibilitynot UrbanSitter
- Family organizationnot UrbanSitter
- Grocery shoppingnot UrbanSitter
UrbanSitter
- Finding babysittersnot OurHome
- Date night childcarenot OurHome
- Recurring childcarenot OurHome
- Nanny searchnot OurHome
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
OurHome
Nothing recorded yet. See the OurHome review.
UrbanSitter
- The App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership
Pricing, plan by plan
OurHome
Free- FreeFree
- Chore management
- Points & rewards
- Grocery lists
- Premium$4.99/month
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited households
- Custom chore icons
UrbanSitter
Free- FreeFree
- Browse sitters
- View basic profiles
- Limited bookings
- Premium$35/month
- Unlimited bookings
- Full sitter profiles
- Priority access
Which should you pick?
Choose OurHome if
- You need chore assignment.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want points system.
Choose UrbanSitter if
- You need sitter search.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want social network matching.
Questions people ask
- Is OurHome or UrbanSitter better?
- Neither clearly leads. OurHome starts at Free and UrbanSitter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OurHome or UrbanSitter?
- OurHome starts at Free and UrbanSitter at Free.
- Does OurHome or UrbanSitter run on more platforms?
- OurHome runs on Ios, Android, Web. UrbanSitter runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use OurHome for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is OurHome best used for?
- OurHome is most often used for chore management, teaching responsibility, family organization, grocery shopping. Of those, chore management and teaching responsibility are not what UrbanSitter is typically brought in for.
- What can OurHome do that UrbanSitter cannot?
- OurHome covers Chore assignment, Points system, Custom rewards, Grocery lists. UrbanSitter covers Sitter search, Social network matching, Background checks, Online booking. Both handle Google Calendar, Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support.
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