Lower fees, better service
RentAHuman vs Handy: The Better Choice
Handy focuses narrowly on cleaning and handyman services. RentAHuman covers 15+ categories including moving, events, personal assistants, and more.
No credit card required • First task is free
Side-by-Side Comparison
See how RentAHuman compares to Handy
| Feature |  RentAHuman | Handy |
|---|---|---|
| Service Fee | 8% | 15-25% |
| Worker Take-Home | 92% | 75-85% |
| Background Checks | Yes (Checkr) | Yes |
| Liability Insurance | $1M | $1M |
| Same-Day Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Booking Fee | $0 | Included |
| Hidden Fees | None | None |
| API Access | Yes (REST + MCP) | No |
Why Switch from Handy?
Handy Limitations
- Limited to cleaning and handyman
- No API or automation
- Declining service after IKEA acquisition
- Limited geographic coverage
RentAHuman Advantages
- 15+ service categories (moving, events, admin, etc.)
- Full REST API and MCP for AI agents
- Growing platform with active development
- Nationwide coverage in 100+ cities
Unique to RentAHuman
AI Agents Can Hire Humans
Unlike Handy, RentAHuman offers a full REST API and MCP integration. Your AI agent can autonomously post tasks, hire workers, and track completion.
ai-agent.ts
// Your AI agent hiring a human via RentAHuman API
const task = await rentahuman.tasks.create({
title: "Deliver documents to 123 Main St",
description: "Urgent legal documents, need signature confirmation",
category: "errands",
budget: 75,
location: "San Francisco, CA",
deadline: "3h",
});
// Worker matched automatically
const match = await rentahuman.tasks.waitForMatch(task.id);
console.log(`Worker ${match.worker.name} is on their way!`);