Sittercity review

Sittercity has run since 2001 and works mainly on a job-post model: you describe what you need, sitters apply with their qualifications, and you message your favorites. Profiles show experience, distance, certifications such as First Aid/CPR, parent reviews, typical response time and last login, which helps you skip inactive sitters. One account covers babysitters, nannies, pet care and companion care for older relatives. Sittercity says it is trusted by families in 96% of US neighborhoods and lists identity verification, fraud prevention and safety screenings, with background checks sold separately. Premium costs $37 billed monthly, $29 a month billed quarterly or $15 a month billed annually, according to its family pricing page in November 2026. If your employer offers Bright Horizons benefits, Sittercity is included, which can make it free. The monthly price is high for a single search, so the annual plan or employer access is where it makes sense.

Who it is for

Families who want sitters to apply to a posted job, and Bright Horizons benefit users

Price

Free to explore; Premium costs $37 a month billed monthly, $29 a month billed quarterly or $15 a month billed annually.

$15/month (billed annually) Premium annual
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Post a job and let sitters apply with their qualifications
• Profiles show certifications such as First Aid/CPR, parent reviews, response time and last login
• Babysitter, nanny, pet and companion care in one account
• Background checks available to buy, plus identity verification and safety screenings
• Included for families with Bright Horizons benefits

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Annual plan at $15 a month is 60% below the monthly price, per Sittercity
• Strength: Response time and last login on profiles help you find active sitters
• Strength: Free through Bright Horizons for eligible employees
• Weakness: Messaging candidates needs Premium
• Weakness: Background checks are an extra purchase
• Weakness: Monthly plan at $37 is expensive for a single search

Key facts

• Free plan: Explore and post a job
• Premium: $37 monthly, $29/mo quarterly, $15/mo annual
• Founded: 2001
• Coverage: Families in 96% of US neighborhoods (vendor figure)
• Employer access: Included with Bright Horizons benefits

Where it ranks

Sittercity is No. 3 in our Best Babysitter Apps verdict.