Babysits cost: Premium, booking fees and a free alternative
Checked on 5 November 2026. Made by Oppass.nl, so we are the party being compared with.
In short. Babysits is large and has members verify their identity. That is a real advantage. For parents, getting in touch does require Premium, from €24.99 per month, and booking fees apply if you book through the site. On Oppass.nl you pay nothing, but we do not check anything either and there is far less choice.
What does Babysits cost?
With a free account on Babysits you create a profile, search for babysitters and reply to those who contact you. Starting a conversation yourself requires Premium. That costs €24.99 per month, €49.98 per three months (€16.66 per month) or €99.96 per year (€8.33 per month). You pay in advance and the subscription renews automatically for the same term unless you cancel beforehand.
If you book through Babysits you pay booking fees: 3% of the booking amount with Premium and 15% without. For example, a €60 booking without Premium costs an extra €9.
Babysits is free for babysitters. According to Babysits they keep 100% of what they earn. Not satisfied? According to the terms you can get your subscription refunded within 14 days. If you already planned a meeting or booking, Babysits keeps 80% of one month's price.
Babysits and Oppass.nl side by side
| Item | Babysits | Oppass.nl |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for parents | €24.99 per month, €49.98 per 3 months or €99.96 per year. Booking fees through the site: 3% with Premium, 15% without | Free, no subscription |
| Free to get in touch? | Only replying. Starting a conversation yourself requires Premium | Yes. Send a contact request for free. If you both agree, you receive each other's email address |
| Cost for babysitters | Free. According to Babysits, babysitters keep 100% of what they earn | Free, no subscription |
| Renewal | Automatic for the same term, unless you cancel beforehand | Not applicable |
| Member checks | Mandatory identity verification before members send messages. VOG is optional | Oppass.nl does not check identity, VOG or references. You do that yourself, for example with our checklist |
| Booking and paying through the site | Yes, you can book and pay through the site | No, you arrange times and payment together |
| App | Yes | No, but a mobile website |
| Cost of searching for 3 months | €49.98 | €0 |
When does Babysits suit you better?
- A mandatory identity check matters to you
- You want to book and pay through the site, with a receipt
- You want plenty of choice, also abroad
When does Oppass.nl suit you better?
- You want no subscription and no booking fees
- You want to decide how and when you pay the babysitter
- You arrange the meeting yourself and ask for proof yourself
Not sure? First see whether anyone near you is on Oppass.nl. It costs nothing and you do not need an account. Also read the full overview of babysitting sites, or compare with Sitly, Oppasland and Nina.care.
Frequently asked questions about Babysits
Is Babysits free?
For babysitters, yes. Parents can create an account and reply for free. Starting a conversation yourself requires Premium, from €8.33 per month on an annual plan of €99.96, or €24.99 for a single month.
What are the booking fees on Babysits?
3% of the booking amount with Premium and 15% without Premium. This applies when you book and pay through Babysits.
Does Babysits check babysitters?
Babysits says all members complete a mandatory identity verification before they can send messages, and that a VOG is optional. Oppass.nl does not do this check, so Babysits is stronger there. On both, ask for references yourself.
What is a free alternative to Babysits?
On Oppass.nl you search without an account and send a contact request for free. There is no booking system and no identity check. You agree times, rate and payment together.
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Oppass.nl makes this comparison itself and is therefore not independent. We only use what providers put on their own pages and also say where others are better. Everything was checked on 5 November 2026. Prices can change, so always check the provider for the current amount. "Not found" means we did not see it on the pages we checked.