Alternative to Helpling
A comparison for cleaners currently working through Helpling or considering it.
The key difference: independent contractor or temp worker
The Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) ruled in April 2025 that cleaners who worked through Helpling were not, legally speaking, independent contractors but temp agency workers, with an agency employment agreement between Helpling and the cleaner. On Matiwala you work as the independent contractor you already are - the platform only connects supply and demand, with no formal employment relationship.
Set your own rate, with no commission
At Helpling you set your rate within a minimum and maximum that the platform itself determines. On Matiwala you set your hourly rate entirely yourself, with no limits from the platform and no commission taken from it.
Direct contact, no involvement in the collaboration
On Matiwala you agree the rate, schedule and arrangements directly with your customer yourself. The platform facilitates the initial contact but doesn't otherwise mediate the day-to-day collaboration.
What stays the same
Both platforms help you find household clients via an online profile, and both build trust through references and reviews. The difference mainly lies in the legal status and in who determines the rate.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Matiwala alongside Helpling?
Yes, there's nothing stopping you from being active on multiple platforms. Many cleaners combine different ways of finding clients.
Do you transfer my references and reviews from Helpling?
No, those stay with Helpling. On Matiwala you start with a new profile and build new, verified references and reviews from there.
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