BackScratch
Made by the little people, for the little people.
A community platform for small businesses and local freelancers to find each other, trade skills, and make deals. Barter, paid, or both.
What it is
Local
Built for Greater Boston. Every person, every deal, every trade stays in your community.
Direct
Message businesses directly. No booking platforms. No algorithms.
Yours
You own your shop, your deals, your reputation. BackScratch is infrastructure, not a gatekeeper.
How it works
Post what you need or offer
List a job, service, or skill - it takes seconds!
Find a local business
Browse the feed or discover businesses near you. Message directly, no middleman.
Make a deal
Swap services, pay each other through the platform, or get creative. Real value exchanged between real people.
Who it's for
Any small business or freelancer - and the neighbors who want to support them!
Barter is always free.
Paid deals will carry a small platform fee to keep the lights on. You'll always know exactly what you're paying — before you confirm.
Want to know when we launch near you?
Leave your email and we'll let you know. No spam, no nonsense.
Ready to make a deal?
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