Otter Works
Pricing

Posting a job is always free. Pay only when you hire.

No upsells, no auto-renewing trials, no retention specialists. Cancel any plan in two clicks.

Free
$0forever

Everything you need to hire — at no cost.

  • Post unlimited jobs
  • Receive applications
  • View helper profiles
  • Basic in-app messaging
  • See ratings & reviews
3 active job posts at a time
Plus
$14/month

For households who hire often.

  • Unlimited active posts
  • Priority placement (helpers see your job first)
  • Advanced filters (rate, experience, languages, vehicle)
  • Saved helper lists
  • Rehire with one tap
Pro
$29/month

Deeper checks, priority support.

  • Everything in Plus
  • Premium background check on every helper you message
  • 24/7 priority support line
  • Otter Payroll add-on (W-2 filing for regular helpers)
For helpers

Helpers never pay to use Otter Works.

We make money from household subscriptions and a small 8% service fee on completed jobs. That fee covers background checks, payment processing, customer support, and insurance coverage on every booking. Helpers keep 100% of the rate they post.

Side by side

Every feature, every plan.

FeatureFreePlusPro
Post a jobUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Active posts at once3UnlimitedUnlimited
Receive applications
In-app messagingBasicAdvancedAdvanced
Priority placement
Advanced filters
Saved helper lists
One-tap rehire
Standard background checkIncludedIncludedIncluded
Premium background checkPay per check ($19)Pay per check ($19)Included
Otter Payroll (W-2)Add-onIncluded
Priority support24/7
Cancellation, in plain English.

Cancel any plan in two clicks from Settings → Billing. We'll prorate the rest of your month. No phone calls, no email loops, no retention specialists.