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Helpling 3.4Bronze 15 pts
A European marketplace connecting cleaners with household cleaning jobs.
Good for Handymen and tradespeopleCleaners
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- How you get paidPaid via platform to bank account
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2014 12 yrs
Based in- Berlin, Germany
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Helpling is a home cleaning marketplace where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Commission per booking, cleaners set own rates, earnings are typically paid out every two weeks by bank transfer and you can withdraw via Paid via platform to bank account. Founded in 2014, Helpling is based in Berlin, Germany. It is available in 11 countries incl Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Singapore.
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- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Helpling EUR21/hr average rate (2026-10)
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Helpling Founded 2014
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Helpling 11 countries incl Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Singapore
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Helpling Commission per booking, cleaners set own rates
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Helpling Commission per booking, cleaners set own rates
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Helpling Every two weeks by bank transfer
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Helpling Founded 2014
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Yes.
You need a bank account. Your profile is reviewed before you start. First payout: within two weeks.
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- A bank account
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutWithin two weeks
Good to know: Cleaners register as self-employed, set their own hourly rate and are paid every two weeks to a bank account (German site).
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How Helpling compares
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Is Helpling legit?
What we could verify about the company
Helpling is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2014 (12 years)
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany
- Its domain helpling.com was registered in 2003 (registry record)
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Helpling in public records
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- Domain registered
- Nov 2003helpling.com, 23 years ago
Sources: RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Helpling timeline
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Helpling founded
Headquarters today: Berlin, Germany
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Milestone
EUR21/hr average rate
The company says German self-employed cleaners set an average hourly rate of EUR21, on its recruitment page checked in October 2026, without identifying this as net take-home pay.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Helpling
How much does Helpling charge?
Helpling fees: Commission per booking, cleaners set own rates.
How do you get paid on Helpling?
Helpling pays out via Paid via platform to bank account. Timing: Every two weeks by bank transfer.
Which countries is Helpling available in?
11 countries incl Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Singapore. Its main focus is Germany, France and Netherlands.
How much do people earn on Helpling?
The company says German self-employed cleaners set an average hourly rate of EUR21, on its recruitment page checked in October 2026, without identifying this as net take-home pay. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Helpling legit?
Yes, Helpling is a real, operating platform: operating since 2014 (12 years), headquartered in Berlin, Germany and its domain helpling.com was registered in 2003 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Helpling alternatives?
Similar platforms include Urban Company, SweepSouth, Thumbtack and Armut. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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