Does it cost anything to post a job?

No. Listing a job on alt. is free. You only pay when you hire a Tasker — at that point a $2.50 connection fee is added on top of their offer (waived on your first completed task). Payment is held in alt. until you approve the finished work.

What do people hiring pay?

When you assign a Tasker, you pay their offer amount plus a flat $2.50 connection fee. Book again someone you’ve already released and that drops to $1.25 (50% off). The exact total is shown in the app before you confirm. Your first completed task has no connection fee.

After you’ve released a job, you can rehire the same Tasker for a similar task. They’re invited first; if they don’t pick it up, the job can open to the marketplace. Reconnect fee is $1.25 — half the usual $2.50. Saved Taskers are separate: a shortlist of people you might hire later for any job.

When two or more Taskers offer on your job, alt. highlights a Top pick ranked by rating, completed jobs, and reliability — with price as a tie-breaker. You can still hire anyone; Top offer is guidance, not a lock-in.

What are trust badges?

Chips on profiles and offer cards — Rising, Reliable, Hire again, Local, Streak, Rebooked — so you can see proof at a glance when comparing people, not just price.

When payment is released, alt. deducts a 5% commission from the task amount, with a minimum of $2.50 — whichever is greater. Taskers see the rate and expected payout before they send an offer. The first completed task has no commission.

Are these the same fee?

No — they are separate. The connection fee is paid by the person hiring when they assign a Tasker. Commission is deducted from the Tasker when payment is released. Each side sees their own breakdown in the app before confirming.

Is the first task really free?

Yes. Once per role, your first completed and paid task has no connection fee (for people hiring) and no commission (for Taskers). After that, standard launch rates apply — including the half-price Book again reconnect fee when you rehire someone.

Will I see the full price before I confirm?

Yes. Posters see the offer plus connection fee before assigning a Tasker. Taskers see commission and expected payout before sending an offer. Nothing is charged until you confirm.

How does payment work?

When you hire a Tasker, payment is captured and held securely in alt. Funds are released to the Tasker after you approve the completed work. You can optionally add a tip on release — tips have no commission.

What payment methods do you accept?

You can pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Afterpay, Zip, Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Klarna. Payment is held in alt. until you approve the finished work.

Can Taskers set their own price?

Yes. Taskers send offers with their own price for each job. They choose work that fits their schedule, see commission and expected payout upfront, and build reviews and trust badges as they complete more tasks.

How alt. works

Three steps. Free to list. Fees shown upfront.

Post free in the app. Hire for $2.50. Taskers pay 5%. First job’s on us — every breakdown shows before you confirm.

Free to list
No posting fee
Hiring fee
$2.50 · $1.25 rebook
Tasker commission
5% (min $2.50)
First task
Fee-free

Simple as 1-2-3

Everything happens in the app.

No phone tag, no chasing quotes. List what you need, pick a Tasker, and pay when you are satisfied.

01
List what you need
Open alt., describe the job, set your budget, and post — free. Local Taskers see it right away.
- Takes about a minute in the app
- Add photos if they help explain the job
- No fee to post or receive offers
02
Compare offers
Taskers send priced offers. A Top offer and trust badges help you choose — chat in the app before you hire.
- Top offer ranked by trust, not just price
- Trust badges on profiles and offer cards
- No charge until you assign someone
03
Hire, then Book again
Pay the offer plus $2.50 when you hire — held until you approve. Loved them? Book again the same Tasker for $1.25.
- $2.50 connection fee (waived on first completed task)
- Book again the same Tasker at $1.25 reconnect
- Optional tip on release — no commission on tips

Transparent fees

Simple launch pricing. Shown upfront.

Posting is free. People hiring pay a flat connection fee when they assign someone — half price when they Book again. Taskers pay commission when payment is released — both sides see the breakdown in the app before confirming.

First completed task is fee-free for posters and Taskers

Book again · $1.25 reconnect (50% off)

At a glance

Fee detail	People hiring	Taskers
When it applies	When you hire a Tasker	When payment is released
What it's called	Connection fee	Commission
Who pays	Added on top of the offer	Deducted from the offer
Rate	$2.50 flat · $1.25 when you Book again	5% or $2.50, whichever is greater

People hiring

$2.50 connection fee

When you hire a Tasker, you pay their offer plus a flat $2.50 connection fee. Payment is held in alt. until you approve the finished work.

Free to list — no fee until you hire
Exact total shown before you confirm
Waived on your first completed task
Book again · $1.25 when you rehire someone you’ve released

Example — $100.00 offer

Offer amount: $100.00
Connection fee: $2.50

You pay $102.50 total

Book again — same $100.00 offer

Offer amount: $100.00
Reconnect fee (50% off): $1.25

You pay $101.25 total

Taskers

5% commission

When payment is released, alt. deducts commission from the task amount. You see the rate and expected payout before you send an offer.

commission = max(offer × 5%, $2.50)

Shown when you make an offer — not when you browse
Only charged when the job is paid out
Waived on your first completed task

Example — $100.00 offer

Your offer: $100.00
Commission (5%, min $2.50): −$5.00

You'd receive $95.00

Payment is held securely in alt. from assignment until you approve the work. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Afterpay, Zip, Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Klarna. Optional tips on release have no commission. GST may apply to alt. fees where required. Your exact breakdown always appears in the app before you confirm.

Ways to pay

Every payment method you need.

Hire with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Afterpay, Zip, Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Klarna. Payment is held in alt. until you approve the work.

Accepted in the app

Local details

What to expect in Australia.

Coverage, payouts, and the tax and legal bits — set out for your country.

Where alt. works in Australia

Available Australia-wide.
In-app support, 7 days (AEST/AEDT).
Support in English.

Getting paid

Payouts land in the Australian bank account on your Tasker profile.
Released after you approve the work, then a few business days to clear.

Tax and legal

GST may apply to alt. fees where required.
Taskers run their own business — if you are registered for GST or have an ABN, invoicing and tax are yours to handle.
Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are unaffected by anything on this page.

Common questions

Quick answers.

Everything you need to know about listing jobs, fees, and getting paid on alt.

Two sides of alt.

Built for hiring and for earning.

Same app, same marketplace — whether you need a hand or want paid work near you.

Need help?

Hire a local Tasker

Download alt., list the job, and hire nearby — everything stays in the app.

People nearby for cleaning, moving, repairs and more
Top offer + trust badges help you pick who to hire
$2.50 to hire · $1.25 to Book again the same Tasker

Want work?

Pick up paid jobs

Join as a Tasker, offer on jobs that suit you, and set what you charge.

Pick jobs near you and offer when you are free
See commission and payout before you offer
First completed task is commission-free