Lower fees, better service
RentAHuman vs TaskRabbit: The Better Choice
TaskRabbit charges a 15% service fee plus a $7.99 Trust & Safety fee on every task. RentAHuman has a flat 8% fee with no hidden charges — saving you nearly $15 on every $100 job.
No credit card required • First task is free
Side-by-Side Comparison
See how RentAHuman compares to TaskRabbit
| Feature |  RentAHuman | TaskRabbit |
|---|---|---|
| Service Fee | 8% | 15% |
| Worker Take-Home | 92% | 85% |
| Background Checks | Yes (Checkr) | Yes |
| Liability Insurance | $1M | $1M |
| Same-Day Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Booking Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Hidden Fees | None | $7.99/task |
| API Access | Yes (REST + MCP) | No |
Why Switch from TaskRabbit?
TaskRabbit Limitations
- 15% service fee plus $7.99 Trust & Safety fee per task
- Workers keep only 85% of earnings
- No API or developer tools
- Limited to major metro areas
RentAHuman Advantages
- Just 8% fee with zero hidden charges
- Workers keep 92% — attracting better talent
- Full REST API and MCP integration
- Coverage in all 50 states, not just metros
Unique to RentAHuman
AI Agents Can Hire Humans
Unlike TaskRabbit, 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!`);