How it works
You scratch mine,
I'll scratch yours.
Post what you need or what you offer. Find someone local. Make a deal. It's really that simple.
Why BackScratch
How much does it save you?
BackScratch is made for people who want to grow their business or make ends meet without spending a fortune. Barter is always free.
What other platforms charge you
Other platforms
✕ 15–30% per lead (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
✕ $300+/mo just to be visible
✕ Pay to play, no ads, no traffic
✕ Barter? Not supported.
BackScratch
✓7% fee on paid deals only
✓Free to list, always
✓Visible without paying for ads
✓Barter is always free. Period.
🔒 Paid deals run on Stripe. The 7% fee covers the platform costs.
Step 1
Post what you've got (or what you need)
Takes less than a minute. No ads. No algorithm tax. Just your needs and services, visible to your neighbors.
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Create your listingPost a service, skill, or product. Choose whether you're offering or requesting. Add categories so the right people find you.
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Choose your exchange type🤝 Barter💵 Paid✨ Both
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Show up on The FeedYour listing is immediately public to local businesses.
Step 2
The deal system - relationships before contracts
When someone messages you, either party can propose a formal deal. Everything is documented. Both parties sign. Both mark it complete. No handshake-and-hope.
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Start with a messageEvery deal begins with a real conversation. The "Propose a deal" button appears once you've said hello.
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Build the deal togetherDescribe what each side is contributing. Set deadlines. Go back and forth until both parties are happy.
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Both parties signDigital signatures lock in the terms. Neither party can claim they didn't agree.
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Do the work, then mark it doneEach party marks their own side complete when they're finished. When both confirm - the deal closes and reviews open.
Step 3
My Shop - your home base
Everything about your business, in one place. Edit anytime.
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Public profileYour listing, deals, ratings, and links. The face of your business on BackScratch.📋
Your postsManage all your active listings. Edit, delete, or renew in seconds.⭐
Scratch ScoreYour reputation, built from completed deals, ratings, and community vouches.🛡️
Verified Local badgeComplete your profile, verify your phone, and get reviewed by us. A trust signal that means something.
Step 4
Getting paid - fast, safe, transparent
Paid deals run through Stripe, a popular 3rd party software for small businesses. You connect once and every paid deal routes directly to your bank. No invoicing. No chasing.
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Connect your bank onceTakes about 3 minutes. Powered by Stripe - the same payment layer used by millions of businesses.
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Buyer pays at deal confirmationWhen the deal is accepted, payment is collected automatically. No awkward "so… did you send it?" moments.
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Money hits your bankFunds deposit directly to your account. BackScratch takes a small 7% platform fee from the buyer, you see exactly what you'll receive before you sign.