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1. Introduction:
Today’s world is filled with busy life and competitive people, so we don’t get much time for sitting back at home and cleaning each and every corner of it.
Taking this situation as an advantage there are companies like Urbanclap and Housejoy that have started providing their services. Today we will discuss Urbanclap vs HouseJoy. How they started, their revenue model and many more. So let us get into it!!
2. What is UrbanClap?
Urban clap, currently known as the Urban company is marked as one of the fastest-growing startups nationally. It is an online marketplace that connects service providers to service seekers to solve all everyday problems.
It will be your one-stop solution if you are searching for a beautician, plumber, yoga instructor, mechanic, lawyer, and many more. From The time when Urban clap was launched in 2014, the way the servicemen work and pay changed completely.
Urban clap directly connects the professional to users for a better work experience. It all began with a handful of work professionals which now emerged into 50,000 groups of professionals and 20,000 in the queue trying to be part of this community.
3. What is HouseJoy?
HouseJoy is a Bangalore-based company(initially) that was founded in 2015 by Sunil Goel and Arjun Kumar.
The company was able to raise $4 million in its first round of funding from its partners. The Indian population almost raised the orders to 4000 a day, which resulted in company growth.
Both HouseJoy and Urbanclap are the top competitors of this industry. The company also offers customer loyalty programs like free re-work, free insurance, etc for the customers, which helps in gaining loyal customers.
They provide various services like cleaning, pers control, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and many more.
4. Services offered:
4.1 UrbanClap.
Urbanclap is always clear about its vision by keeping the future in mind. It gives employment to people worldwide through its services like never before.
Below given are the few services that Urban company offers in each category.
- Urban Beauty:
Salon and makeup services for women at home
- Urban Spa:
Massage therapy for men and women at home
- Urban Grooming:
Haircut and grooming services for men and kids at home
- Urban Repairs:
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, AC and appliance repair
- Urban Cleaning:
Regular and deep home cleaning solutions
- Urban Painting:
Professional home painting services
- Other services:
fitness and yoga at home and pest control.
4.2 HouseJoy.
- Recently launched:
Virus Fumigation Home & Office
- Salon at home:
All in one Dhamaka Package, Economy Package, Facials & Clean-Up , Pedicure, Manicure, Monthly Essential Package, Seasoul Body Spa.
- Home cleaning:
Floor Scrubbing & Polishing
- Appliances:
Geyser, Washing Machine, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Microwave Oven, Chimney and Hob, TV.
- Home repairs:
Painting, Appliances, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry.
- Home construction:
Construction, Renovation & Refurbishment, Interior Design, Painting.
5. How Does UrbanClap Make Money?
It generates over 85% of its overall revenue by user subscriptions. They charge a little percentage of the overall service price to the business owner in the form of commission.
The commission may vary based on the service they do. The more they work, the more they get rewarded.
Another way they generate revenue is by advertising. Business people, suppliers, and providers use the UrbanClap platform to display their work in the form of advertisements in return for the company’s advertisement fees.
6. How Does HouseJoy Make Money?
HouseJoy works as a marketplace business model, where they charge commissions when a service is delivered through them. The commission may range from 5-15% based on the category.
The customer can either book their services using apps or their websites. HouseJoy just acts as a bridge between the customers and the service providers.
When the customer books the service, the housejoy notifies the provider and sends them to the place of service. And once the work is done the company takes its commission as per the discussed percentage.
7. Which is better and Why?
With almost 80+ services, UrbanClap clearly stays on the top position in the Home-service industry. The apps, easy navigation of services and user friendly app interface makes the customer land on the right service and to explore further.
UrbanClap can provide services from astrologers to event organizers based on your requirements.
