Haulers.app Mission
We build tools—not tolls.
Haulers.app is a nonprofit, open project to end the "pay-to-exist" tax on local business.
We're replacing ad auctions and fake-lead marketplaces with free, transparent software that helps real customers find real providers—without extraction.
Just open tools, public ledgers, and a community that keeps value local.
Why We Exist (and why now)
Every year, billions flow out of neighborhoods through ad platforms and lead farms.
Clicks get sold. Leads get resold. Budgets get burned.
We're done feeding that machine.
Our answer: open, verifiable software + public accounting, so the value we create stays where it belongs—in the community.
What We're Building (free forever)
Category by category, we're releasing free booking, review, and operations tools—starting with Movers and expanding to every local trade.
Use them directly on Haulers.app at zero cost:
Find & Book
clean search, verified listings, no ads, no upsells.
Invoicing
simple, automated, built for service work.
Reviews
job-verified, bot-resistant, useful (not gamed).
Operations
availability, quotes, deposits—without "lead fees."
Transparency
every month, a public ledger of income/expenses.
You don't pay us to be visible. Visibility is the point.
How We Fund This (so it stays free)
We refuse extraction economics. Here's our model:
Donations
If you believe in what we're building, chip in. We publish every dollar in a monthly report.
Service, not tolls
Need the same tools embedded on your own site (iframe/white-label, custom domain, booking link integration, data export)?
We'll do it for a clear service fee—no percentage skim, no dark patterns.
Everything else
free on Haulers.app for everyone.
We earn by helping you run, not by taxing you to be seen.
Transparent, Zero-Cost Pricing
❌ No hidden fees. ❌ No "boost for $500." ❌ No platform tax.
What's Already Live
Next up: electricians, plumbers, cleaners, landscapers, handypeople—one by one, we ship free software that ends the "lead tax."
Join as a Founding Supporter (FOMO is real)
Founding supporters help lock in the culture: open code, open books, open doors.
Early backers get:
This is the window where a handful of people set the tone for the next decade.
Don't just watch it happen—shape it.
Our Promises
100% Transparency
Every dollar tracked, every expense explained.
Community Reinvestment
Revenue funds tools, support, and local programs—not shareholders.
No Extraction
We don't sell your attention. We don't tax your visibility.
Real Value
Tools that reduce costs, save time, and build trust—free where it matters.
How We Compare (plain English)
| Platform | Platform Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Haulers | None | No cost |
| TaskRabbit | ≥15% | ≥17.9% |
| Thumbtack | ≥10% | ≥12.9% |
| Angie's | ≥8% | ≥10.9% |
We don't win by charging less for the same game.
We win by ending the game.
What Your Donation Does This Month
You're not "tipping a website." You're funding infrastructure your local economy actually needs.
Donate Now (any amount helps)White-Label & Embeds (optional service)
Want our tools on your own site (or a city's site)?
We'll implement:
Clear flat fees, published rates, no revenue share, no lock-in.
FAQ
Are you a nonprofit?
We operate as a nonprofit mission with open ledgers and community governance. As we formalize status across regions, donations fund the mission and are publicly reported.
How do you make money without ads or lead fees?
Donations + optional services (white-label/embedding/integration). The core platform stays free.
Will you ever charge providers to be listed?
No. That's the problem we're here to solve.
How do I know donations aren't wasted?
Monthly CSVs + narrative reports. Infra, staffing, grants—everything is itemized.
Get Involved
Join us in building tools that keep value local
We build software to keep wealth in your community.
No tolls. No tricks. Just tools.