For handyman work in Canada, TaskRabbit is the most structured option: you pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee, set your own hourly rate in most categories, and TaskRabbit charges its service fee to the client and handles payment. Kijiji and Facebook are classifieds and community channels rather than booking apps. Kijiji lists Services as a category with no free listings for private sellers, so posting fees apply per 31-day listing. Facebook says offering services is allowed only on Jobs on Marketplace, though local groups and a business Page are other ways to be found. Most new handypeople use TaskRabbit for booked work and Kijiji or Facebook for direct, repeat clients.
For the trade itself, see the handyman side hustle guide, handyman startup costs, and odd-jobs apps.
How do TaskRabbit, Kijiji, and Facebook compare for handyman work?
TaskRabbit is a booking platform with set rules; Kijiji and Facebook are places to advertise where you run the job yourself. Details are from each company’s Canadian help pages on October 4, 2026.
| Factor | TaskRabbit | Kijiji | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to start | One-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee (registration fee) | Private sellers’ free listing limit in Services is 0, so posting fees apply (pricing overview) | No listing fee stated; services only on Jobs on Marketplace (Marketplace rules) |
| Fees on each job | Service fee charged to the client as a percentage of the total, excluding reimbursements (service fee) | None on the job; you are paid directly | None on the job; you are paid directly |
| Pricing | You set your hourly rate in most categories; one-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments; optional 2-hour minimum (rates policy) | Your quote | Your quote |
| Who handles payment | TaskRabbit | You | You |
| Requirements | 19 or older, active Canadian city, SIN for ID verification, Canadian chequing-type bank account, smartphone (requirements) | Kijiji account | Facebook account |
| Repeat clients | Through the app | Direct, yours to keep | Direct, yours to keep |
How do fees and costs work on TaskRabbit, Kijiji, and Facebook?
On TaskRabbit, your up-front cost is the $25 registration fee and the platform’s fee is billed to the client; on Kijiji you pay to post in Services; on Facebook the main cost is your time.
- TaskRabbit: the client sees your hourly rate inclusive of the service fee. You receive 100% of any reimbursements, such as materials you buy for the task. Paying the registration fee does not guarantee approval.
- Kijiji: posting fees are charged for each 31-day listing period in fee-based categories. Business sellers pay posting fees in all listed categories. Kijiji’s overview does not list the dollar amount, so check it before you post.
- Facebook: regular Marketplace listings cannot offer services. Jobs on Marketplace, a business Page, and local community groups (subject to each group’s rules) are the usual routes.
Illustrative example
Assume a three-hour shelf and TV-mount job at a $50 hourly rate. The rate, hours, and the 20 jobs a year are assumptions; Kijiji’s posting fee is left as a variable because Kijiji does not publish it on the overview page.
- TaskRabbit: 3 × $50 = $150 for you; the client pays the service fee on top. Over 20 such jobs, $3,000 before tax, minus the one-time $25 registration fee = $2,975.
- Kijiji: 3 × $50 = $150 from the client directly. Over 20 jobs, $3,000 minus your posting fees (charged per listing, per 31 days).
- Facebook: $150 per job and $3,000 over 20 jobs, with no posting fee for a Jobs on Marketplace post or group post, but every lead depends on your own follow-up.
Which option should a new handyperson choose?
TaskRabbit suits people who want booked jobs without marketing; Kijiji and Facebook suit people building a local client list. This is a decision rule from the fee structures, not a ranking.
| If you… | Lean toward | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Want work without writing ads | TaskRabbit | Clients book through the app |
| Live outside a TaskRabbit city | Kijiji or Facebook | TaskRabbit requires an active city |
| Want to keep every repeat client | Kijiji or Facebook | No platform between you and the client |
| Want the platform to collect payment | TaskRabbit | Payment runs through the app |
| Prefer quoting by the job | Kijiji or Facebook | TaskRabbit hourly tasks use hourly billing |
What mistakes do handypeople make on these platforms?
The common mistakes are posting services in the wrong place and not accounting for the minimum-hour rules.
- Listing services as a Marketplace item. Facebook only allows services on Jobs on Marketplace.
- Ignoring Kijiji posting fees. Services is a fee-based category for private sellers.
- Setting a TaskRabbit 2-hour minimum without saying so. TaskRabbit requires Taskers to note it in their category description and in client chats.
- Charging off-app on TaskRabbit fixed-price tasks. TaskRabbit says Taskers may not charge a different amount for fixed-price tasks.
- Skipping deposits on direct jobs. For Kijiji and Facebook clients, agree the price in writing before buying materials.
Which tax rules apply to TaskRabbit, Kijiji, and Facebook handyman income in Canada?
Handyman income is generally business income reported on Form T2125, whether it comes through an app or from a classified ad. Under the CRA’s digital platform reporting rules, platforms that facilitate personal services may report seller information to the CRA, while cash and e-Transfer jobs from classified ads are not reported by the platform but are still taxable. Keep receipts for tools and materials, track mileage, and see record keeping, how much tax to set aside, and Wealthsimple vs a bank business account. Tools bought on Amazon.ca TODO-AFFILIATE or elsewhere are generally deductible or depreciable business costs when used for the work.
This is not tax or legal advice.
Which guides sit next to TaskRabbit vs Kijiji vs Facebook?
This comparison sits beside handyman first clients, handyman pricing, odd-jobs apps pricing, and your first week on odd-jobs apps. For gig apps that pay per delivery instead, see Amazon Flex vs Uber Eats. For TaskRabbit on its own, read the TaskRabbit review for Canadian Taskers.
What are the common questions?
Is TaskRabbit or Kijiji better for handyman work in Canada?
TaskRabbit suits people who want booked jobs and payment handled by the platform, for a one-time $25 registration fee. Kijiji suits people building their own local client list, but Kijiji's Services categories charge posting fees to private sellers and you collect payment yourself.
How much does TaskRabbit charge Taskers in Canada?
TaskRabbit's Canadian help centre says Taskers pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee, and beyond that all fees are charged to clients. The client's service fee is a percentage of the total, excluding reimbursements.
Can I advertise handyman services on Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook says offering services, such as house cleaning, is only allowed on Jobs on Marketplace. Regular Marketplace item listings for services can be rejected.
Is it free to post handyman services on Kijiji?
Kijiji's pricing overview lists a free listing limit of 0 for private sellers in Services, so posting fees apply per listing for each 31-day period. The overview page does not list the amount.
Do I pay tax on handyman income from Kijiji or Facebook?
Yes. Handyman income is generally business income reported on Form T2125, whether it comes through an app or directly from clients. This is not tax advice.
Which sources support this guide?
The rules, rates, and platform requirements in this guide are checked against these primary sources. Retail price ranges are labelled as ranges to verify locally, and they are not quotes.
- What's Required to Become a Tasker? — Taskrabbit
- What's the Registration Fee? — Taskrabbit
- What's the Taskrabbit Service Fee? — Taskrabbit
- Tasker Rates & Minimum Hours Policy — Taskrabbit
- Category Pricing Overview | Listing Fees — Kijiji
- Things that can't be listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace — Meta
- Reporting rules for digital platform operators — Canada Revenue Agency
- Form T2125, Statement of Business or Professional Activities — Canada Revenue Agency