Budgeted tasks or Open to Offers? Here’s What You Need to Know About Task Pricing on Co-Tasker

When browsing tasks on Co-Tasker, you’ll notice two types of task pricing:

1. Tasks with a budget, and

2. Tasks that are 'open to offers'

If you're a contractor (or "Co-Tasker"), understanding the difference helps you send better offers and win more work.

💸 Budgeted Tasks

When a task has a budget, it means the client already has a price in mind. This isn’t always a fixed limit — it’s more of a starting point.

You can:

• Send an offer that matches the budget

  
  

• Propose a slightly higher or lower price — especially if you can explain the value you bring

  
  

Many clients aren’t fully aware of standard industry pricing, so don’t hesitate to offer a different price if the listed one seems too low. Just be clear and confident in your explanation — for example, if you bring your own tools, include materials, or offer guaranteed quality.

💡 In short: Even if the budget looks low, you can still apply with your rate — and still land the task.

🤝 Open to Offers

When a task is open to offers, the client hasn’t set a budget. They might not know how much the task typically costs and are looking for guidance. This is your chance to:

• Suggest your standard rate

  
  

• Explain what’s included (e.g. tools, expertise, time, quality)

  
  

• Build trust by being transparent and professional

Whether the task has a budget or not, it’s your opportunity to stand out and show why you’re the right person for the job.

Start sending confident offers today. Whether it’s budgeted or open, your experience speaks volumes.

👉 Browse tasks and make your offer now