The reverse bidding marketplace

Set your price.
Let pros compete.

Post the service you need and set your maximum budget. Professionals compete with their best offers. You choose the bid that works for you.

See the winning bid plus Ulobo's transparent 25% customer-paid platform fee before accepting.

Free to post · Compare offers · Choose your pro

Illustrative auction

Car Wash

Montreal, QC

Budget $50
Car being washed

Example bids — not live listings

Professional A $45.00
Professional B $38.00
Professional C · Selected $30.00
Winning bid $30.00
Ulobo fee (25%) $7.50
Customer pays $37.50

You save $12.50 versus your $50 budget.

Illustrative pricing; applicable taxes extra.

See reverse bidding in action

Real services. Better bids.

Illustrative examples of how professionals can compete for your business.

Car washing service

Automotive

Car Wash

Maximum budget $50.00
Winning bid $30.00
Platform fee (25%) $7.50
Customer pays $37.50

You save $12.50

Professional cleaning a home

Home Services

House Cleaning

Maximum budget $150.00
Winning bid $95.00
Platform fee (25%) $23.75
Customer pays $118.75

You save $31.25

Home repair professional working

Home Repairs

Plumbing Repair

Maximum budget $200.00
Winning bid $130.00
Platform fee (25%) $32.50
Customer pays $162.50

You save $37.50

These are sample auctions, not live listings. Prices exclude applicable taxes.

How Ulobo Works

Hiring should be this simple.

01

Post your service

Describe what you need, where you need it, and your maximum budget. Posting is free.

02

Receive competing bids

Interested professionals submit offers. Compare their prices and details.

03

Choose your pro

Review the total amount, including the 25% Ulobo fee, before selecting your preferred bid.

Interactive savings calculator

See what competitive bids can mean for you.

Change the budget and winning bid to calculate the customer's final total including Ulobo's 25% fee.

A lower bid does not guarantee savings after the platform fee.

$50.00
$30.00
Professional's bid $30.00
Ulobo fee (25%) $7.50
Customer total $37.50

Savings versus your budget

$12.50

Illustrative only; taxes and any separately disclosed charges not included.

For service professionals

Find work. Submit your bid. Grow your business.

Discover service requests, choose which jobs interest you, and compete for new customers.

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Professionals keep their bid.

Ulobo's 25% platform fee is charged to the customer on top of the accepted bid, not deducted from the professional's offer.

Winning bid $100.00
Platform fee $25.00
Customer pays $125.00

Professional receives $100.00

Example excludes taxes and other separately disclosed charges.

Common questions

Everything you need to know.

What is reverse bidding?

You post a service request and budget. Interested professionals submit offers, and you choose the one that best fits your needs.

Is posting a job free?

Yes. Posting a request and receiving bids is free. Ulobo's 25% customer-paid platform fee applies when you accept a bid.

How does the 25% fee work?

For a $30 accepted bid, the Ulobo fee is $7.50, making the customer total $37.50 before applicable taxes. The professional receives the $30 bid amount.

Am I guaranteed to save money?

No. Compare the full price including the fee against your budget before accepting. A bid below your maximum can still result in a total above it.

Do I have to choose the lowest bid?

No. Consider the provider's experience, reviews, availability and price when choosing.

What kinds of services can I request?

Examples include cleaning, home repairs, event services, creative work and other local services.

Ready to try Ulobo?

Your price. Your choice.
Your next pro.

Post your service, compare bids, and choose the professional for you.