How Karmanisht actually works.
A real-time hyperlocal service discovery and booking platform. Transparent upfront pricing, zero provider commissions, and direct connections between customers and verified local professionals.
How customers find & hire professionals
Login with Mobile OTP
Open the app and log in with your mobile number. A quick OTP verification — no passwords, no lengthy signups.
Minimal-friction onboarding means you're searching for a professional in under 60 seconds.
Allow Location Access
Grant GPS permission. The app captures your exact latitude and longitude to find professionals within your service area.
Your location is only used for proximity matching — never shared with third parties.
Search Your Profession
Type or speak the service you need — Electrician, Plumber, AC Repair. Browse by category cards or trending professions.
Supports text search, voice search, and profession cards for quick access.
Browse Nearby Providers
See verified professionals sorted by a ranking score — distance, rating, response rate, and verification status all factor in.
Providers only appear if they've set a service radius that covers your location.
Book Direct Services
Book nearby verified professionals with transparent base prices and a small platform fee. Compare profiles, ratings, and experience.
Providers keep 100% of their service earnings — no hidden commission.
Call or WhatsApp Directly
Access each provider's verified phone number and WhatsApp. Negotiate your price directly — no middleman, no booking fee.
Providers keep 100% of what they earn. You pay them directly after the job.
Zero Commission & Direct Booking — explained.
Transparent Base Pricing
Every service category has a clear base price plus a small platform convenience fee — no surprise markups.
Instant Direct Connection
Once booked, you instantly get the professional's phone and WhatsApp number to discuss your job directly.
No Subscription Required
No monthly packages or hidden commitments. Book and pay only when you need a verified local professional.
Provider Earns 100%
Providers keep 100% of their service earnings. Not a single rupee of commission is deducted from provider earnings.
Supported Professions
Browse and book verified local professionals across all major service categories.
Book instantly with transparent pricing and get direct phone and WhatsApp contact with your assigned professional.
How provider ranking is calculated.
Providers are ranked by a multi-factor score — not just distance. Hover over each factor to see how to improve it.
Tip for providers: The highest-impact action is collecting 5-star ratings and responding fast to job requests. These two factors alone can push you past providers who are physically closer.
What each side gets.
We designed the platform to be genuinely fair for both customers and service professionals.
Customers
Looking for a trusted local professional
- Nearby verified professionals on a live map
- Ranked by distance, rating & response time
- Transparent upfront pricing before booking
- Instant direct booking & nearby technician dispatch
- Direct phone & WhatsApp access after booking
- Negotiate price directly, pay after the job
- Leave a review to help the community
Professionals
Building a local service business
- Free listing — no registration or setup fees
- 0% commission on every job, forever
- Appear on the customer's local search map
- Set your own service radius (2–25 km)
- Receive direct calls and WhatsApp inquiries
- Collect payment directly in cash or UPI
- Build ratings and rank higher organically
- Optional premium plans for boosted visibility
How we compare to traditional platforms.
| Feature | Karmanisht | Urban Company | Sulekha / JD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider commission | 0% | 20–30% | Pay per lead |
| Customer contact method | Direct call/WhatsApp after booking | Platform booking | Platform call |
| Price negotiation | Yes, direct | Fixed pricing | Varies |
| Payment to provider | Direct, instant | Platform payout | Direct |
| Booking system | Instant Direct Booking | Mandatory dispatch | Lead inquiry |
| GPS radius matching | Yes | Partial | No |
| Verification | Aadhaar-based | Background check | Self-declared |
| Serving Tier 2 cities | Primary focus | Limited | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to understand about how the platform works — for both customers and professionals.
We charge a transparent base price for the service plus a small platform convenience fee for customers. You know the exact cost upfront before booking.
Yes! As soon as your booking is confirmed, you get direct phone and WhatsApp access to the professional to discuss details or schedule timings.
Zero commission, ever. Providers keep 100% of what they earn from every job. We generate revenue only from a small customer convenience fee, not from provider earnings.
Traditional platforms charge providers 20-30% commission per job and hide provider identities until arrival. Karmanisht connects you directly with Aadhaar-verified local professionals with transparent upfront pricing, 0% provider commission, and direct phone & WhatsApp access as soon as you book.
Every listed provider undergoes Aadhaar-based ID verification before going live. Verified profiles carry a 'Karmanisht Verified' badge. Additionally, our rating system is based only on real customer reviews — fake ratings are detected and removed.
Karmanisht is expanding rapidly across hyperlocal markets including Raipur, Bhilai, Durg, and Bilaspur. You can view all nearby verified professionals and live service categories directly on the map in your area.
Ranking is based on six factors: distance, rating, response rate, premium plan status, recent activity, and verification badge. The highest-impact actions are maintaining a high star rating and responding quickly to client job requests.
Ready to get started?
Whether you're looking for a professional nearby or want to grow your local service business — Karmanisht is built for you.
