Sites like Thumbtack
Thumbtack can't cover every job, so we rounded up four alternative marketplaces worth checking before you book.
One of our readers told us she hired a TaskRabbit person to pet her cat for a few hours a day.
Our reviewerThumbtack Alternatives Worth a Look
Thumbtack connects customers to professionals for an enormous range of jobs, but it can't do everything. We searched for solid Thumbtack alternatives and found a handful worth a look, each with its own focus.
Handy leans specifically into home work, cleaning, furniture assembly, and similar tasks, which makes it a good starting point for anyone who feels overwhelmed by broader options. TaskRabbit, by contrast, takes on nearly anything; one of our readers even hired a TaskRabbit tasker to pet-sit her cat, though it wouldn't be our first call for something like hiring a plumber.
Tispr is an app-based freelance marketplace built around the same wide-open 'find someone for anything' model as TaskRabbit, while Fiverr is more of a stretch fit. It's built for digital and social media work, with every job priced at a flat $5.
We'll keep updating this list over time, since it never hurts to compare price and work quality across a few of these before committing to a job.
Four Thumbtack Alternatives Worth a Look
Each one takes a different approach to matching you with the right pro.
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Handy
Focused primarily on the home — skilled professionals for anything from a full house cleaning to putting together Ikea furniture.
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TaskRabbit
Connects customers with people willing to do just about anything — one reader even hired a TaskRabbit to pet-sit her cat — though it's not the first choice for something like hiring a plumber.
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Tispr
An app-based freelance marketplace that, like TaskRabbit, can find you someone for nearly any job.
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Fiverr
A bit of a stretch as a true Thumbtack competitor, but useful for digital and social media work — every job is priced at a flat $5.
The List Will Keep Growing
This roundup of Thumbtack alternatives will be updated over time, so check back to compare price and work quality across services.
