Your skills.
Your schedule.
Your market.
Sidework is a two-sided marketplace where professionals offer services and clients discover them, based on real availability, exact location, and direct messaging. No middlemen, no waiting queues.
2-in-1
Client and provider in one account
Real-time
Availability matching
QR
Verified job completion
How It Works
Simple. Direct. Efficient.
Sidework removes friction from finding and hiring professionals – or getting hired. Here’s the flow in four steps.
01
Create Your Account
Sign up once and seamlessly switch between acting as a client hiring professionals or a provider offering your services – all from a single account.
02
Discover by Availability
Search returns only providers who are genuinely available at your requested time and within your geographic radius – no guessing, no wasted messages.
03
Message Directly
Contact a provider directly with no job posting required. Real-time messaging with push notifications keeps you in the loop instantly.
04
QR Validation & Payment
The provider scans your unique QR code on-site to confirm job start. Payment is held in escrow and released only after completion and a 24-hour dispute window.
Core Features
Built for real-world
service work
Every feature is designed to solve a genuine pain point in hiring and getting hired for professional services.
Radius-Aware Discovery
The search engine uses PostGIS geo-queries to surface only providers within your defined radius. Distance and rating together determine ranking.
Time-Based Matching
Providers outside your requested time window are never shown. Availability is checked against real confirmed bookings, not just calendar slots.
Direct Messaging
No job post, no intermediary. Reach out directly to any provider. Real-time delivery via WebSocket keeps conversations flowing.
Dual-Role Accounts
Switch between client and provider mode with a single tap. Your profile adapts – offer your expertise on your terms.
Escrow Payments
Stripe-powered escrow holds payment securely. Funds are released only after on-site QR validation and the dispute window passes – protecting both sides.
Verified Reviews
Only clients who have completed a booking can leave a review. Ratings are recalculated atomically on every submission for full accuracy.
Why Sidework
Unique selling points
Dual-Role Accounts
A single account seamlessly switches between client and provider mode. Be a client today, a provider tomorrow.
Time-Based Discovery
Search returns only providers available at the exact requested time – not just generally available, but the confirmed ones for your slot.
Radius Filtering
Providers outside the client-defined geographic radius are excluded entirely. Every result is genuinely reachable.
QR Job Validation
Payment is held in escrow and released only after on-site QR scan confirmation – ensuring work is finished.
Direct Messaging
Clients contact providers directly – no job post, no waiting queue, no application process.
Trust & Safety
Built with security
at the core
Every layer of Sidework is engineered with security-first principles – from authentication to payment to data handling.
Secure Authentication
bcrypt password hashing (cost 12), token rotation, rate-limited login, and optional TOTP two-factor authentication.
Escrow Payments
Stripe Connect holds funds securely. Payments release only after QR validation and a dispute window – never prematurely.
Full Audit Trail
Every action – admin or user – is logged with timestamps, IP addresses, and old/new values for complete traceability.
Dispute Resolution
A 24-hour dispute window protects clients. Admin-mediated resolution ensures fair outcomes for both parties.
Data Privacy
Private information (email, exact address) is never exposed on public profiles. All data is stored with UTC timestamps and soft deletes.
Block & Report
Block any user to prevent contact, booking, or profile viewing. Report abusive behavior for admin review and action.
Ready to Sidework?
Join the marketplace where professionals meet clients based on real availability, real location, and real trust.
Free to download · No subscription · Pay only when you book