Taskerama vs MyBuilder
Trades only (building, plumbing, electrical). No small tasks or remote work. Here is how the two compare, fact by fact. Their fees last verified September 2026.
| Taskerama | MyBuilder | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Tiered service fee from taskers, booking fee from posters, both shown before anyone commits | Pay-per-shortlist for tradespeople |
| Poster pays | Booking fee by price band, shown on every offer before you accept; waived by membership | Free |
| Tasker pays | 20%, 12.5% + VAT by tier, and 0% on own clients* | Fee charged when a tradesperson is shortlisted (varies by job size) |
| Fees shown before you commit | Yes, on every offer | Varies |
| Payment protection | Stripe processes payment; released on completion; refunds to card | No |
| Verification | Email, phone, ID with selfie; DBS, trade, waste-carrier, insurance badges | Trade checks and reviews |
| Cancellation | No fee either side before the task starts | n/a |
| Repeat and own clients | 0% commission* | Full rate |
| Support & disputes | Payment held while a dispute is reviewed | |
| Talk before hiring | Public questions and private messages with anyone who offers | Varies |
| Offer prices visible | Yes, to everyone | n/a |
What a £120 task costs on Taskerama
| On a £120 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £144.95 | £120 |
| Tasker receives | £91.20 | £116.32 |
| Platform fees | £53.75 | £3.68 |
Compare against MyBuilder's published fees, linked above. Both companies change fees; these were verified in September 2026.
Why people switch from MyBuilder to Taskerama
MyBuilder charges tradespeople when they are shortlisted, and holds no payment for the homeowner. On Taskerama quoting is free, the fee is charged only on work actually won, and the customer's payment is held until they confirm the job is done.
Posting is free and takes two minutes. Post your task and compare fixed-price offers, or join as a tasker free.
Questions
How do the fees compare with MyBuilder?
Taskerama charges a tiered service fee to the tasker and a booking fee to the poster, both published on our fees page and both shown in the product before anyone commits. MyBuilder: fee charged when a tradesperson is shortlisted (varies by job size) from the provider, and for the customer, free. Work a tasker brings themselves is 0% commission on Taskerama, though a processing and protection charge still applies.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many taskers list on several platforms. You can add your public MyBuilder rating to your Taskerama profile so posters can see your track record.
Why switch from MyBuilder?
MyBuilder charges tradespeople when they are shortlisted, and holds no payment for the homeowner. On Taskerama quoting is free, the fee is charged only on work actually won, and the customer's payment is held until they confirm the job is done. Posting on Taskerama is free, and you only pay when you hire.
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MyBuilder is a trade mark of its owner. We refer to it only to identify the service being compared, in line with the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008. Figures from their published fees pages; tell us if something is out of date.