Registration feeFree
Some marketplaces charge a one-time provider onboarding fee before you can start taking work.
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Very effective platform for connecting clients and service providers. Finding and booking a job is simple and fast.
No lead fees, no credit packs. I just sign up and start quoting. More of what I earn stays with me.
100+Locations
10+Service categories
4.8Average rating
$0Customer fees
Customers pay providers directly
No escrow, no payout delays
No lead fees and no subscriptions
What do you need help with?
Choose a service and start the fastest path to getting it done.
For service providers
Get found locally and manage work without the cost
Create a public profile, share your availability, and receive direct requests. Customers pay you directly. No lead fees, no contact packs, no subscriptions.
- No gatekeeping
- Customers pay you directly, no payout delays
- Public profile, availability, and direct requests
- No lead fees and no subscriptions
Cost difference
Why your quotes are lower on GruntWrk
Customers use GruntWrk completely free. Providers pay a simple 10% job fee only when work moves ahead. No lead fees, no credit packs, no subscriptions. Providers keep more and customers pay less.
No pay-per-leadNo credit packsNo subscriptionsNo visibility boosts10% provider job fee only
| Fee type | Typical marketplaces | GruntWrk |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | Taskrabbit Some marketplaces charge a one-time provider onboarding fee before you can start taking work. | Free |
| Lead or contact fee | FixandoZaaskBark Pay to unlock customer details or spend money each time you want to pursue a job. | Free |
| Credit packs | FixandoZaaskBark Prepay for credits or contact packs before you can quote on requests. | Free |
| Visibility boosts | FixandoCheckatrade Pay extra to appear higher in search or unlock more exposure for your profile. | Free |
| Subscription or membership | BarkCheckatrade Monthly platform access or plan fees just to stay listed and compete for work. | Free |
| Shortlist or acceptance fee | MyBuilder Charged when a customer shortlists you or shows a stronger signal of intent. | Free |
| Payment-processing add-on fee | FixandoTaskrabbitCheckatrade Extra payment-related charges layered on top of other marketplace fees. | Free |
| Payout reserve or holdback | Fixando A portion of provider funds can be retained on-platform before payout is released. | Free |
| Booking or payment fee | FixandoTaskrabbitCheckatrade A single transaction fee when the booking and payment are completed through the platform. | 10% (provider only) |
Lead or contact feeFree
Pay to unlock customer details or spend money each time you want to pursue a job.
Credit packsFree
Prepay for credits or contact packs before you can quote on requests.
Visibility boostsFree
Pay extra to appear higher in search or unlock more exposure for your profile.
Subscription or membershipFree
Monthly platform access or plan fees just to stay listed and compete for work.
Shortlist or acceptance feeFree
Charged when a customer shortlists you or shows a stronger signal of intent.
Payment-processing add-on feeFree
Extra payment-related charges layered on top of other marketplace fees.
Payout reserve or holdbackFree
A portion of provider funds can be retained on-platform before payout is released.
Booking or payment fee10% (provider only)
A single transaction fee when the booking and payment are completed through the platform.
Based on public pricing and help-center pages reviewed on March 16, 2026. Fees vary by service and market.
Why customers pay less on GruntWrk
Customers pay providers directly using the methods they already trust. No escrow, no payout delays, no platform markup.
Affordable prices for you
Service providers don't pay lead fees, credit packs, or subscriptions to be on GruntWrk. That means more affordable quotes for you.
Hire with confidence
See every job a provider has completed, read what other customers said, and check their ratings before you hire.
Direct payment, no delays
Pay your provider directly using cash, bank transfer, or MB Way. No escrow, no payout delays, no platform-held money.
How GruntWrk works
A simple flow from request to completion
1
Describe what you need
Post your request, location, and budget.
2
Choose who to hire
Receive quotes from matched service providers or book directly with a service provider of your choice.
3
Manage the job in one place
Message, confirm, and pay your provider directly. Manage everything from your private workbench.
Compare, book, message, pay, and rebook.
What people are saying.
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Maria S.
CustomerVery effective platform for connecting clients and service providers. Finding and booking a job is simple and fast.
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David R.
CustomerThe notice board feature is well organised and makes it easy to find available services in your area.
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Lucia T.
CustomerI like how profiles show ratings, skills, and reviews. It helps users quickly evaluate providers.
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James P.
ProviderNo lead fees, no credit packs. I just sign up and start quoting. More of what I earn stays with me.
M
Maria S.
CustomerVery effective platform for connecting clients and service providers. Finding and booking a job is simple and fast.
D
David R.
CustomerThe notice board feature is well organised and makes it easy to find available services in your area.
L
Lucia T.
CustomerI like how profiles show ratings, skills, and reviews. It helps users quickly evaluate providers.
J
James P.
ProviderNo lead fees, no credit packs. I just sign up and start quoting. More of what I earn stays with me.