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Taskrabbit
Two-sided marketplace connecting clients with local freelance labor for everyday tasks
Taskrabbit is a gig platform that connects people needing home repairs, furniture assembly, moving, and errands with local freelance workers called Taskers. Now owned by IKEA, it provides same-day and scheduled bookings with upfront pricing, background checks, and an integrated payment and messaging system.
What it's for
- Hire a local freelance worker to assemble furniture, mount TVs, or handle home repairs
- Earn income as an independent contractor performing local physical tasks and odd jobs
- Book same-day assistance for moving heavy items, yard work, or home cleaning
Features
- Vetted Taskers with background checks before joining the platform
- Official IKEA furniture assembly partner with dedicated assembly booking
- Upfront pricing and ability to compare Taskers by rate, skills, and reviews
- In-app chat, scheduling, tipping, and payment processing
- Taskprotect coverage offering up to $1,000 for qualifying claims
- Mobile apps for booking tasks or managing incoming client jobs
Pricing
Freemium. Free to join; clients pay task rates starting around $49 plus service fees; Taskers pay a one-time registration fee in select regions.
Details
- Type
- Website
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Topic
- Gig Marketplace
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android
- For
- Homeowners, renters, and local gig workers looking for odd jobs
- Alternative to
- Thumbtack, Angi, Handy
- Tags
- gig economy, home services, freelance, handyman, furniture assembly, side hustle
Why it was saved
- @python4dev: Provides immediate income for task-based gigs ranging from virtual assistance to local services.
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