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Head-to-Head Comparison
Updated March 2026

ManyPets vs Petgevity
Which Pet Insurance Is Better?

ManyPets has a higher editor rating

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ManyPets

Editor's Choice
4.6 /5

ManyPets (formerly Bought By Many) is a 5x award-winning insurtech that insures over 600,000 pets. They're one of the few UK providers offering cover for pre-existing conditions, alongside a slick app-based claims experience and competitive pricing from just £5/month for dogs.

Lifetime Max-benefit Accident-only
Price from £4/mo
Max vet fees £15,000
Trustpilot 4.3/5

Petgevity

3.6 /5

Petgevity offers lifetime pet insurance with cover for pre-existing conditions on its Lifetime Plus policy, one of very few UK providers to do so. Cover is available for dogs and cats with no upper age limit on Lifetime Plus policies.

Lifetime
Price from £10/mo
Max vet fees £15,000
Trustpilot 3.8/5

Price & Cover Comparison

Metric ManyPets Petgevity
Editor Rating 4.6/5 3.6/5
Dog Price From £5.00/mo £15.00/mo
Cat Price From £4.00/mo £10.00/mo
Max Vet Fee Limit £15,000 £15,000
Excess From £59 £95
Trustpilot Score 4.3/5 3.8/5
Waiting Period 14 days 14 days

Green tick indicates the better value in each category. Prices are indicative and may vary.

Feature Comparison

Feature ManyPets Petgevity
Dental Cover
Hereditary Conditions
Behavioural Therapy
Pre-existing Conditions
Travel Abroad
Multi-pet Discount
Online Claims
Direct Vet Payment
Mobile App

Pros & Cons

ManyPets

Pros

  • One of the only UK insurers to cover pre-existing conditions
  • Excellent app with quick photo-based claims submission
  • Competitive pricing starting from £5/month for dogs
  • 5x award winner including Moneyfacts and Insurance Choice Awards

Cons

  • Pre-existing cover is a separate, more expensive policy
  • No direct vet payment option — you pay upfront and claim back
  • Maximum enrolment age of 10 years excludes older pets

Petgevity

Pros

  • Pre-existing condition cover on Lifetime Plus, rare in the UK market
  • No upper age limit on Lifetime Plus policies
  • Vet fee cover up to £15,000 per year, resetting on renewal
  • One policy can cover up to eight pets
  • FirstVet 24/7 video consultations available as add-on

Cons

  • Premiums tend to be higher to reflect cover for older pets and pre-existing conditions
  • Some useful features (dental illness, travel, missing pet) are paid add-ons rather than standard
  • Trustpilot score and review volume modest for a UK insurer
  • No Defaqto rating yet

Editor's Verdict

ManyPets earns a higher editor rating (4.6 vs 3.6), reflecting stronger overall value. On price, ManyPets starts from just £4/month, making it the more budget-friendly option. We recommend getting quotes from both to see which offers better value for your pet's specific needs.

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