No repeated outreach
You do not have to search for multiple service providers and send separate quote requests. GruntWrk handles that all for you.
Request once and compare multiple quotes
GruntWrk is the simple way to get local service quotes: describe the job once, choose up to five providers we can contact for you, and compare every quote in one workbench.
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Choose who you want quotes from
Tell us the service and location, then review the providers we can contact for you across 10+ service categories.
Why it's faster for customers
Less admin, less chasing, and a simpler way to compare your options.
Choose service providers with confidence
See ratings, reviews, and why providers fit your request before you decide who should quote.
One place to compare
All quotes and job history in one convenient place.
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For service providers
Get found locally and manage work without the cost
Create a free public profile, share your availability, and receive customer-selected quote requests. Customers pay you directly. No registration costs, no lead fees, no subscriptions, no payout delays.
- No gatekeeping
- Customers pay you directly, no payout delays
- Public profile, availability, and customer-selected quote requests
- No lead fees and no subscriptions
Cost difference
Why your quotes are lower on GruntWrk
Customers use GruntWrk completely free. Service providers pay a simple 10% job fee only when the job is done.
| Fee type | Typical marketplaces | GruntWrk |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | Taskrabbit Some marketplaces charge a one-time 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 funds can be retained on-platform before payout is released. | Free |
| Booking or payment fee | FixandoTaskrabbitCheckatrade Free for customers. Service providers pay the transaction fee when the job is done. | 10% (service provider only) |
Registration feeFree
Some marketplaces charge a one-time onboarding fee before you can start taking work.
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 funds can be retained on-platform before payout is released.
Booking or payment fee10% (service provider only)
Free for customers. Service providers pay the transaction fee when the job is done.
Based on public pricing and help-center pages reviewed on March 16, 2026. Fees vary by service and market.
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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 request flow is well organised and makes it easy to review the providers GruntWrk can contact for me.
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Lucia T.
CustomerI like how profiles show ratings, skills, and reviews. It helps users quickly evaluate service 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.
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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 request flow is well organised and makes it easy to review the providers GruntWrk can contact for me.
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Lucia T.
CustomerI like how profiles show ratings, skills, and reviews. It helps users quickly evaluate service 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.