Compare Australia's biggest online pet food stores
We put Petbarn, Pet Circle, Petstock, Budget Pet Products and PETO up against the things that actually move your bill — price per kg, range, delivery and repeat-delivery value. Pet Circle is our top all-rounder for value plus range; Budget Pet Products often posts the lowest everyday prices on mainstream dry food; and Petbarn holds up strongly with the widest range in Australia, a store on almost every corner and competitive member pricing. Whoever you go with, comparing on price per kg is the simplest way to find the best value for your dog.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Basket spread
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10 stores
The online pet store value table.
Sort it and filter it however you like. Re-rank every store around whatever matters to you right now, whether that's the cheapest basket, the best range, the best repeat delivery or the best value overall, then read the full review behind each one.
Basket
$189
Delivery
88
Range
95
Sub
86
Best for One-stop convenience · House-brand: Some
ReviewBasket
$188
Delivery
82
Range
84
Sub
84
Best for Shoppers who want a deep online premium catalogue · House-brand: Some
ReviewBasket
$178
Delivery
70
Range
66
Sub
60
Best for Price-led shoppers buying mainstream brands by the bag · House-brand: Light
ReviewBasket
$188
Delivery
72
Range
80
Sub
66
Best for Value shoppers who want a big range with a price guarantee · House-brand: Some
ReviewBasket
$205
Delivery
72
Range
78
Sub
74
Best for Shoppers near a store who want in-house vet services · House-brand: Some
Review
Basket
$198
Delivery
72
Range
72
Sub
70
Best for Shoppers who want a tidy, modern online range · House-brand: Some
Review
Basket
$163
Delivery
76
Range
51
Sub
55
Best for A cheap top-up with the weekly shop · House-brand: Strong
Review
Basket
$165
Delivery
74
Range
49
Sub
53
Best for An emergency top-up alongside the grocery shop · House-brand: Strong
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Basket
$160
Delivery
68
Range
45
Sub
50
Best for A cheap convenience bag for existing Aldi shoppers · House-brand: Strong
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Scores are set by our independent review board using our published methodology. Sample basket prices are a guide and can change — not live pricing. Petbarn ranks as a top all-rounder here — widest range, stores nationwide and competitive member pricing. The “house-brand” column simply notes how much a retailer leans on its own range; whatever store you choose, comparing on price per kg is the best way to find the right value for your dog.
What each filter does
Lines everyone up by our standard sample basket, lowest price first.
Puts the stores with the most brands and formats on top.
Leans toward deeper premium and air-dried ranges, with clearer house-brand labelling.
Sorts by how good the subscription and autoship discounts really are.
Balances range with delivery you can count on for vet and therapeutic diets.
Ranks every store on value and overall score together, best first.
Why Petbarn holds up against online-only stores.
You'd be forgiven for assuming an online-only store always wins on value. Petbarn is one of our top-scoring retailers, and here are five reasons it holds its own, plus how to find the best value across its shelves.
- 01
The widest range in Australia
Petbarn carries one of the broadest ranges in the country: budget to premium, dry, wet, raw, air-dried and prescription. For most of us it's a genuine one-stop shop, and that's something online-only stores can't always match.
- 02
Stores nationwide, not just a website
Petbarn backs its site with stores almost everywhere, so you get click-and-collect, advice over the counter, easy returns and same-day pickup. When you need food today or just want to talk to a person, that network really helps.
- 03
Strong delivery and competitive member pricing
Delivery is quick and reliable, and Petbarn's member and Repeat Delivery prices stack up well against the online-only stores on the same national brands. There's a price-match too, if you spot it cheaper somewhere else.
- 04
Budget to premium on the one shelf
Petbarn's own Leaps & Bounds is an affordable everyday brand, sitting right beside national names like Black Hawk, SavourLife, Prime100 and Ivory Coat. Comparing them on price per kg is the easiest way to find the best value for your dog.
- 05
Always compare price per kg and cost per day
Bag sizes and feeding amounts vary, so the fairest way to compare is price per kg and rough cost per day. Once you factor in serving size, a premium bag can land surprisingly close, or even cheaper, whichever good store you buy from.
Petbarn is a genuinely great place to shop — budget house brands and premium national brands sitting side by side, so you get the range, the stores and competitive pricing all in one spot.
Best brands to buy at PetbarnAt a glance — top specialist retailers
A transparent score out of 100
Every brand and product runs through the same six-part model. Sponsored placements never change a score.
Price & Value
Ingredient Quality
Nutrition & Suitability
Transparency
Availability & Convenience
Customer Sentiment
Six pillars · 100 points total · no pay-to-rank
Full methodology →Online pet store FAQs
On our standard sample basket, Pet Circle and Budget Pet Products usually come out sharpest on everyday price, with Petbarn and PETO close behind. The real answer depends on exactly what you're buying and whether you're on a subscription. Use the 'Cheapest' filter above, and always check price per kg on your specific bag.
Absolutely. Petbarn is one of our top-scoring retailers. You get the widest range in Australia, stores nationwide for click-and-collect, advice and returns, fast delivery, competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing, and price-match. On the national brands it shares with the online-only stores, it holds its own nicely. From the affordable Leaps & Bounds house brand up to premium national brands, there's good value on every shelf, and comparing on price per kg helps you pick.
Pet Circle, PETO and Petbarn all run strong repeat-delivery programs. Pet Circle's autoship knocks a discount off every order, while PETO offers repeat-order discounts across its range. Use the 'Best repeat delivery' filter to sort by how good the subscription is, then weigh the post-discount price against another store's everyday price.
Pet Circle, Petbarn and Petstock carry the deepest prescription and vet-diet ranges, with delivery you can rely on. Always buy therapeutic diets on your vet's advice. With these, getting the right food consistently matters more than the lowest price per kg, so put availability and reliable supply first.
No. Pet Reviews scores are set by our independent review board using our published methodology; prices are a guide rather than live pricing. They reflect publicly observable positioning to help you compare. Always confirm the current price at the retailer before buying. Nothing here is veterinary advice.