Pet Transport Service Invoicing App (2026)
For a solo pet transport business, ShowTheReceipts ($15/mo) quotes per mile or per trip with crate, layover, and vet-stop fees itemized, takes a deposit before a long haul, and collects the balance on delivery — with card, cash, and Venmo in one ledger.
How we picked
Entry-plan prices as published in 2026, checked against each vendor's own pricing page. Tools were judged on the solo transporter's real workflow — per-mile or per-trip quoting, deposits before a multi-day haul, and payment on delivery — not on fleet routing or dispatch.
| Software | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ShowTheReceipts That's us | $15/mo | Solo transporters: per-mile or per-trip quotes, deposit before the haul, balance on delivery |
| Wave | Free | Manual invoicing with no deposits |
| Joist | Free / $8/mo | Bare-bones estimates and invoices |
| Kickserv Flex | $19/mo | Budget scheduling and invoicing |
| Jobber | $29/mo (Core) | Businesses dispatching multiple drivers |
The solo transporter’s real workflow
A transport is a committed multi-day cost that starts before any money arrives. Fuel, hotels, meals, and your time are spent whether the client pays or not.
The deposit really isn’t optional here — it’s what makes the business survivable.
1. ShowTheReceipts — $15/mo
Per-mile or per-trip quoting with crate, layover, and vet-stop lines, deposit before the haul, balance on delivery.
2. Wave — free
Free, manual, no deposits.
3. Joist — Free / $8/mo
Simple estimates and invoices.
4. Kickserv Flex — $19/mo
Budget scheduling and invoicing.
5. Jobber — $29/mo (Core)
Dispatch software for multiple drivers.
Travel and mileage
Frequently asked questions
What does a pet transport business need from software?
Per-mile or per-trip quoting with crate, layover, and vet-stop fees broken out; a deposit before you commit to a 900-mile haul; and payment on delivery. Fleet routing is a problem for a company with drivers.
What do I get with ShowTheReceipts for $15/month?
Quoting, invoicing, deposits, on-site card payment, and cash and Venmo in one tax-ready ledger. Automated reminders and recurring invoicing are Pro-plan features at $39/month.
Why take a deposit on a transport?
Because the cost is committed the moment you start driving. A cancellation when you're 300 miles into a cross-country run is unrecoverable otherwise — the deposit is what makes the trip worth starting.