Taskrabbit alternatives in Canada

Updated October 23, 2026 · By the Fixgent team

Short answer

Taskrabbit is the best-known app for booking help by the hour in Canada and operates in dozens of cities. Alternatives include HomeStars, a large Canadian directory where you post a job and pros respond, hiring local businesses directly, and Fixgent, which is taking Tasker sign-ups in Canada now and will open bookings later. Which suits you depends on whether you want to book by the hour, compare quotes, or deal with a business directly.

At a glance

	Taskrabbit	HomeStars	Hire directly	Fixgent (opening soon)
How it works	Choose a Tasker by price, skills and reviews; book a time	Post a job for free; interested pros respond	Find a business and request a quote	Choose a Tasker by rate and reviews; book a time
Pricing	Tasker's hourly rate plus fees on the invoice, including a Trust & Support fee	Quotes from each pro	Their quote	Tasker's hourly rate plus a 10% service fee (5% when you rebook)
Payment	Through the app	Arranged with the pro	Arranged with the business	Card through the app
Coverage	Dozens of Canadian cities	Across Canada	Local	Not bookable yet; join the waitlist

Taskrabbit

Taskrabbit lists locations across Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton and Winnipeg. You choose a Tasker by price, skills and reviews and can book as early as the same day. Its support pages explain that a Trust & Support fee, calculated as a percentage of the hourly rate, is added to invoices and does not reduce what the Tasker is paid.

HomeStars

HomeStars describes itself as Canada's largest network of community-reviewed home service professionals. Homeowners post jobs for free and get responses from interested pros; pros pay a fee when a homeowner chooses to get in touch. It is especially useful for larger renovation and trade jobs where you want several quotes.

Hiring a local business directly

For licensed trades such as electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC, provinces require licensed contractors, so hiring a licensed local business directly is often the right route. Check licences and insurance, and get the quote in writing.

Fixgent in Canada

Fixgent is opening in Canada for everyday jobs such as furniture assembly, moving help, cleaning, TV mounting and handyman work. Taskers set their own hourly rate and keep 100% of it during launch; customers will pay a 10% service fee (5% when rebooking someone they've used) shown before they confirm. Licensed trades aren't offered in Canada. Bookings haven't opened yet: join the waitlist to hear when they do.

General handyman on Fixgent in Canada

Bookings in Canada haven't opened yet. Join the waitlist and we'll tell you when they do.

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Questions people ask

Is there a Canadian alternative to Taskrabbit?

HomeStars is a large Canadian platform for finding home service pros. Fixgent is preparing to open bookings in Canada and is signing up Taskers now.

Can I book an electrician or plumber on these apps?

Provinces require licensed contractors for electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC work. Check that whoever you hire holds the right licence.

How do I become a Tasker on Fixgent?

Registration is free. Set up your profile, services, rate and availability from the become a Tasker page.

Sources

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