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Comparison
Some services introduce you to a professional and leave the rest to you. Taskoo books the job, holds the payment and stands behind the service.
Side by side
Every Taskoo claim below is a shipped feature; the directory column paraphrases what those services say about themselves.
| Feature | Taskoo | Directory services |
|---|---|---|
| Booking & scheduling | Book in-app with a live slot grid, urgent requests and recurring plans. | You get contact details and arrange everything yourself. |
| Payment safety | Payment is held in escrow and only released after the service; automatic full refund when the service does not happen. | You pay the professional directly; their own terms disclaim escrow and supervision. |
| Who shows up | You see the professional's verified identity and photo before the door opens, plus a door check-in code. | Little more than a listing; no in-platform verification of the visit. |
| Reviews | Every review is tied to a real, paid platform job. | Review collection is manual and off-platform. |
| When something goes wrong | Support tickets with response targets, fix-first mediation and refunds through the original payment rail. | The platform's own terms limit their liability; resolution is voluntary mediation. |
Directory-style services can be a fine way to find a stranger. Taskoo is for when you need the job done, on a date, with your money protected until it is.