Your Neighborhood Social Network for
Getting Things Done Together.
Get errands done or lend a helping hand to neighbors. 100% UPI escrow or ₹0 free mutual aid.
The Nearby Handshake: Our Community Promise
The Nearby emblem depicts two neighbors joining hands. It represents the spirit of genuine mutual assistance — where posting a shout-out for help is simple and judgment-free, and lending a hand is supported with escrow protection or community karma.
Charge Money or Do It for Free.
You’re in Control.
Nearby doesn't force a single model. Whether it's an urgent commercial errand or pure community mutual aid, you set the tone.
Paid Neighborhood Errands
100% UPI Escrow ProtectedOffer a fair bounty for someone’s time or earn flexible pocket money helping neighbors on your daily commute.
- Zero Advance Scams: Funds are locked securely in Escrow when accepted.
- Counter-Offer System: Propose a custom price if an errand requires extra effort.
- Instant 2-Second Payout: Released directly to your Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm UPI ID.
Community Volunteer Hero (₹0)
100% Free Mutual AidLend a helping hand to senior citizens, students, or neighbors without charging anything. Build goodwill and earn community prestige.
- +50 Karma Trust Points: Earn verified Karma points for every completed free favor.
- Community Hero Badges: Stand out in the neighborhood feed with top-tier reputation.
- Neighborhood Good Karma: Neighbors who volunteer are prioritized when they need help themselves!
How the Nearby Community Works
One single account lets you post whenever you need a hand, and help out whenever you have free time.
1. Post a Shout-Out
Describe what you need, select category & helper slots, set your custom bounty or ₹0 favor, and broadcast to nearby neighbors.
2. Chat & Coordinate
A neighbor accepts your errand. Connect via in-app chat, share grocery photos, send counter-offers, and track progress live.
3. Confirm & Release
Once delivered, confirm with 1 tap. Escrow transfers directly to the helper's UPI or +50 Karma is credited for volunteer favors.
What Gets Done on Nearby?
Designed specifically for everyday neighborhood tasks that traditional delivery apps can’t fulfill.
Buy & Deliver
Purchase items from pharmacies, snacks, cooking ingredients, and local neighborhood stores.
Pickup & Drop
Collect a parcel, keys, laptop charger, or personal items from one point and deliver to another.
Grocery / Shopping
Pick up daily supermarket groceries, fresh vegetables, dairy, or essential kitchen items.
Documents
Urgent document delivery, paper signing, printouts, or important certificates.
Queue / Waiting
Have a nearby neighbor hold your spot for doctor OPD tokens, queues, or registration lines.
Returns
Drop off Amazon / Myntra return parcels at local courier centers, exchange items at the mall, or return tools.
Moving / Carrying
Assemble 2 to 4 helpers for sofa lifting, bed moving, and heavy cartons between floors with elevator tags.
Other & Mutual Aid
Custom neighborhood favors, plant watering, pet care, or community mutual assistance (paid or ₹0 free).
Built for Modern Neighborhoods
Experience the exact intuitive mobile interface, instant GPS matching, in-app coordination, and bank-grade UPI escrow powering Nearby.
Hyperlocal Discovery & Custom Bids
Find errands posted within your neighborhood radius in real-time. Filter by urgent ASAP tasks, scheduled tasks, volunteer favors, or specific categories.
- Live GPS Radius Filter: Adjust radius dynamically from 1 km to 50 km for custom match proximity.
- Counter-Offer System: Propose a fair counter-price if an errand requires heavier lifting or longer distance.
- Trust Profile: View completed task count, neighborhood trust badge, and requester ratings before accepting.
Hyperlocal Feed
Find and accept neighbor errands within a strict 5km radius.
Multiplayer Tasks
Need heavy lifting? Recruit 2-4 neighbors to tackle big errands together.
UPI Escrow Shield
Funds are locked securely upfront. Zero risk of advance scams.
Live Progress Tracking
Get instant notifications when a neighbor accepts, shops, and delivers.
Instant Bank Transfer
Transfer earnings instantly to your GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm.
Secure Private Chat
Coordinate safely without ever exposing your private phone number.
See Your Community Impact & Potential
Turn your free time, daily commutes, or goodwill into flexible pocket income and neighborhood reputation.
Multi-person team tasks earn ₹350 – ₹600 per task. Sliding payout to ₹0 displays volunteer Karma score!
The Nearby Safety Shield
We built institutional-grade trust protections so you can collaborate with neighbors with complete peace of mind.
100% UPI Escrow
Payments are locked safely in escrow and only released after satisfactory confirmation.
Phone & OTP Verified
Every community member is verified with secure mobile verification before posting or helping.
In-App Guarded Chat
Communicate safely without disclosing personal phone numbers or private details prematurely.
3-Strike Fair Policy
Late cancellations and no-shows are penalized to protect honest community members.
S O C I A L
Your Neighborhood, Connected
Move beyond anonymous scrolling. Nearby Social brings real people, real interactions, and authentic local happenings right to your fingertips.
Interactions
Connect with verified neighbors & build offline relationships.
Live Glimpses
Share authentic, unfiltered moments from your block.
Local News
Stay instantly updated on local highlights & alerts.
Amplify
Propagate critical news immediately to everyone nearby.
Your Neighborhood in Real-Time
Instantly see what's happening around you. Join tech meetups, organize local events, and engage with the people right next door. A feed built strictly for your 5km radius.
Gather & Engage
Discover local marathons, block parties, and town halls. RSVP instantly, see who's attending, and coordinate logistics with your neighbors in real time.
Live Glimpses
Attendees upload real-time media so you know the exact vibe before you arrive.
Propagate the Critical
Lost pet? Found keys? Neighborhood safety alert? With a single tap, forcefully broadcast critical updates to everyone within your immediate 5km radius.
Loved by Neighbors Everywhere
See how students, professionals, and families use Nearby to build local trust and help one another.
"I had a huge 3-seater sofa to shift to the 3rd floor. On Nearby, I requested 2 helpers. Within 4 minutes, two college students accepted, arrived with elevator tags, and shifted it smoothly. The UPI escrow gave me complete peace of mind."
"As a university student, Nearby is the best flexible way to earn. I do 2-3 grocery runs or document drop-offs on my way home from college. The best part? Payout lands in my Google Pay UPI right after the requester confirms."
"Needed someone to hold a morning OPD token at AIIMS hospital while I was driving my mother. A verified neighbor volunteered for a small fee, waited in line, and handed over the spot seamlessly. Saved our entire morning!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about community karma, escrow protection, and task rules.
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