¶ Our Story
Neighbors helping neighbors
A local marketplace for tasks and borrowing. Post a task, lend a hand, borrow what you need, all from people you trust.
30+
Languages supported
3
Platforms (iOS, Android, Web)
<3 min
To post a task
10%
Flat helper fee
¶ 02
Why I built HandIt!
It started with a simple need: someone nearby to help with everyday tasks. Gig apps felt impersonal, asking on social media was awkward, and the neighbors who could actually help had no way to know I needed them.
So I built HandIt!: a place where people help each other out. Assemble furniture, walk a dog, learn a skill, borrow a drill. Someone nearby can do it, and they'd be glad to get paid for it.
Every line of code (mobile, web, backend) was written by one person, with one goal: create the app I wished existed.
¶ Founder
Tofan
Solo founder & developer, Bucharest, Romania
I'm a software engineer, and I kept noticing the same gap: people who need help, and people a street away who'd gladly be paid to give it, with no way to find each other.
So I closed it myself: I designed, built, and launched the iOS and Android apps, the web platform, the backend, and the payments. Every part, solo.
The goal: make asking a neighbor for help as easy as texting a friend.
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What we believe
The principles behind every decision we make
Community First
Built around one question: does this help neighbors help each other?
Trust & Safety
Verified profiles, reviews, and Stripe-secured payments protect every interaction.
Close By
The best help comes from nearby, from people you'll run into again.
Fair Exchange
Helpers get paid straight to their bank, minus a flat 10% fee. Posters pay by card, plus a 5% service fee. That's it.
Simplicity
Post a task in minutes and hear from helpers the same day.
Skills Pay
Everyone has valuable skills. We help you share them and earn from them.
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Our journey
The story so far
- 01
2025
The Idea
Born from one frustration: needing help with everyday tasks and no easy way to find trusted people nearby.
- 02
Early 2026
Development
Built from scratch as a solo project: iOS, Android, and web apps, all designed to feel native and fast.
- 03
March 2026
Launch
Released on App Store and Google Play with 30+ languages, card payments through Stripe, and borrowing built in.
- 04
Now
Growing
Expanding to new communities. Every user who joins makes the network stronger for everyone.
Join the community
Help a neighbor, get paid straight to your bank, borrow instead of buying. Joining is free.
Free to join
No hidden fees
Automatic Stripe payouts