Cooperative model

Members own this platform.

Most gig platforms extract value from the people doing the work. task.coop is built to do the opposite — distribute it.

Why a cooperative?

Platforms like TaskRabbit and Thumbtack take 15–30% of every job. They set the rules, raise fees whenever they want, and the people doing the work have no say.

task.coop is structured as a member-owned cooperative. That means the members — the people doing the actual work — have a stake in the platform and, eventually, a vote in how it's run.

We charge 5% because we don't need to extract profit for outside investors. We need enough to run the platform and grow it sustainably.

What membership means today

Low fees

5% platform fee. Members keep 95% of every job.

Direct messaging

Talk to customers directly — no algorithmic gatekeeping.

Transparent policies

All platform rules are published. No surprise deactivations.

Human dispute resolution

Real human review for disputes, not automated bans.

The roadmap to full ownership

We're building this in phases. The cooperative governance tools don't exist yet — but they're on the roadmap, not vaporware.

Now

MVP launch

Platform launches, first transactions, cooperative narrative established. 5% fee locked in.

Q3 2026

Member equity

Active members earn equity units based on platform activity. Equity tracked transparently.

Q1 2027

Profit sharing

Platform surplus distributed to members proportional to their contribution.

2027+

Democratic governance

Members vote on platform policies, fee structure, and major decisions through an in-platform governance system.

Roadmap dates are targets, not guarantees. Governance structure subject to legal review and member input.

Join us early

Early members will have the most influence over how this platform evolves. If you work in Austin and want to build something real, this is your chance.

Apply to become a member