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.
| Feature | Free | Plus | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post a job | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Active posts at once | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Receive applications | |||
| In-app messaging | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| Priority placement | — | ||
| Advanced filters | — | ||
| Saved helper lists | — | ||
| One-tap rehire | — | ||
| Standard background check | Included | Included | Included |
| Premium background check | Pay per check ($19) | Pay per check ($19) | Included |
| Otter Payroll (W-2) | — | Add-on | Included |
| Priority support | — | — | 24/7 |
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.