¶ Step by Step
How HandIt! Works
Need help, want to earn, or looking to borrow? Here's how HandIt! works.
3 min
to post a task
100%
escrow protected
Free
to join & browse
¶ Need Help?
Post a Task
Get help from your neighbors
Describe your task
Tell us what you need. Add a title, description, category, and the price you're offering.
Get applications
Helpers in your area will see your task and apply. Review their profiles, ratings, and messages.
Choose a helper
Pick the helper that's right for you. Chat with them to finalize details.
Get it done
Your helper completes the task. Confirm completion and leave a review.
¶ Earn
Help & Earn
Get paid for helping nearby
Browse tasks nearby
Find tasks in your area that match your skills. Filter by category, distance, and price.
Apply with a message
Send your application with a friendly message. Tell them why you're a great fit.
Complete the task
Once accepted, coordinate with the poster and complete the task to their satisfaction.
Get paid in real money
Once the task is confirmed, Stripe takes our 10% commission and sends the rest to your bank in about 2 days. Nothing to cash out.
¶ Borrow
Borrow & Lend
Share items with your community
List or find items
Offer items you're willing to lend (tools, cameras, sports gear, kitchen appliances) or browse what neighbors have available. Set your daily rate and refundable deposit.
Request & agree on terms
Send a request with your dates. The rent and deposit are held on your card (nothing's charged yet) while the owner reviews and accepts.
Hand off the item
Meet up and both confirm the handoff. If it isn't confirmed within 48 hours, the reservation expires and both holds are released.
Return & settle
Return the item and both confirm. The lender gets paid and the deposit hold is released. Documented damage can be covered from the deposit.
Why HandIt exists
Six things that make this not just another gig app.
We built HandIt for the people we'd actually want as neighbors. Not for ad targeting, not for algorithmic feeds, not for the next round.
A flat 10%, and that's it
Helpers and lenders pay a flat 10% platform fee on every completed task and rental. No surge pricing, no 20%+ gig-app cuts, and Plus doesn't change the fee. It just adds boost credits, the Plus badge, and recurring tasks.
Neighborhood, not nation
Tasks surface from people walking distance away. No spammy listings from across the country. Your block is the feed.
Paid in real money. Automatically.
Helpers and lenders are paid in EUR directly to their bank account through Stripe Connect Express. Once a task closes, Stripe queues the payout for you. No manual cashout to request, no minimums to hit.
Escrow on every task
When you accept a helper, your card is authorised by Stripe and only captured on confirmed completion. Borrow deposits are held the same way. Nobody disappears with your money. Nobody works for free.
No algorithmic feed
We don't reorder tasks to maximize your screen time. You see what's near you, what's recent, and what matches your skills. That's it.
You own your data
Export everything anytime, delete your account anytime. We don't sell anything to anyone. Your tasks, reviews and conversations belong to you.
Safety First
Your Safety Net
What keeps your money and your neighbors safe
Ratings & Reviews
Every task and borrow ends with a review. Your reputation comes from the neighbors you've worked with.
Verified Profiles
Helpers can verify their identity and skills. Look for the verified badge when choosing.
Escrow Protection
Stripe holds your card payment and only charges it once the work is confirmed. Borrow deposits are held separately and released after a clean return.
FAQs
Common questions
Short answers to the most common questions about how HandIt! works.
Is HandIt! free to join?
Yes. Creating an account is free. You can browse tasks and sign up without a credit card.
How do payments work?
Tasks and rentals are paid by card via Stripe. The money is held on your card and only charged once completion is confirmed. Helpers and lenders get automatic bank payouts. Credits are separate, a bonus currency used only to boost your posts.
How do I choose the right helper?
Review profiles, recent ratings, and messages. Ask one or two clarifying questions before accepting.
What keeps tasks safe?
Verified profiles, ratings and reviews, in-app messaging, and card payments held by Stripe until the work is confirmed.
How does borrowing items work?
List items to lend or browse what's nearby. When you send a request, the rent and a deposit are held on your card. Nothing is charged while the owner decides. Confirm the handoff, then the return: the lender gets paid and the deposit is released, minus any damage or late fees.
What happens if an item isn't returned?
Borrowers are notified at 1, 3, and 7 days overdue. If the item isn't returned after 7 days, the full deposit is automatically forfeited to the lender and the borrower's account is suspended for 30 days.
Are my items protected when I lend them?
Yes. The rent is held on the borrower's card, plus a separate refundable deposit. If something's damaged, report it with photos and part of the deposit can cover it. If the item isn't returned in time, the rent and deposit go to you.
How do I get paid?
Automatically. Once a task or rental is confirmed, Stripe takes our flat 10% fee and sends the rest straight to your bank. Money usually lands about a week after the job is done, sometimes a day or two more, depending on your bank. Nothing to cash out. Just connect your account once, in Wallet → Payouts.
Ready to get started?
Join neighbors who post tasks, lend tools, and get paid to help. You start with 50 boost credits, on us.
- No credit card required
- Free 1-month Plus trial
- Automatic bank payouts