Taskrabbit
TaskRabbit is a marketplace platform connecting customers with vetted service providers ('Taskers') for on-demand home assistance tasks.
Our verdict
Who it's for
On-demand home help from vetted local pros
Who should look elsewhere
Pricing is project-based and can vary, with 'starting at' prices that may increase depending on task complexity or Tasker rates.
Pros
- +Connects users with local Taskers for a wide range of home services, from furniture assembly to home repairs.
- +Offers a Happiness Pledge, guaranteeing satisfaction and working to resolve issues.
- +All Taskers undergo background checks, enhancing user safety and trust.
- +Provides a streamlined process for choosing, scheduling, communicating with, paying, and reviewing Taskers all within one platform.
- +Supports same-day service availability for urgent tasks.
Cons
- −Pricing is project-based and can vary, with 'starting at' prices that may increase depending on task complexity or Tasker rates.
- −The quality of service can depend on the individual Tasker chosen, despite background checks.
- −Users are responsible for selecting Taskers based on reviews and skills, which requires some user effort.
Key features
- ✓Furniture assembly
- ✓TV mounting & installation
- ✓Moving & heavy lifting
- ✓Home repairs (plumbing, electrical, painting)
- ✓House cleaning
- ✓Yardwork & lawn care
- ✓Same-day availability
- ✓Vetted Taskers with reviews
- ✓In-app payments
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client | $0 | month | Browse taskers; Book services; 15% service fee on tasks |
| Tasker Registration | $25 | month | Become a tasker; Set your hourly rate; Keep 100% of your rate |