Comparison
Turnwell vs cleaner marketplace apps: which one do you need?
Short answer: when you need a cleaner, use a marketplace app. When you need to prove the clean, use Turnwell. They solve different problems, and plenty of hosts would use both.
What are cleaner marketplace apps best at?
Cleaner marketplace apps — the tools that connect hosts with cleaners — are built around finding and running your cleaning crew. They list vetted cleaners, schedule cleans automatically from your booking calendars, and often handle payment. If you're new to an area or your cleaner just quit, they're a strong choice.
What is Turnwell best at?
Turnwell is a photo-proof cleaning verification app. You set your standards with reference photos and SOPs for each property. On every turnover, your cleaner sends timestamped photos of each shot from a simple link — no app, no login. You approve the work or request a redo right away, and the record stays on file for when a guest says the place wasn't clean.
How do Turnwell and marketplace apps compare?
| Marketplace apps | Turnwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Find, schedule and pay cleaners | Prove each clean met your standard |
| Cleaner marketplace | Yes, vetted networks of cleaners | No — bring your own cleaner |
| Scheduling from booking calendars | Yes, usually many integrations | No |
| Your own photo standards per room | Basic checklists | Yes — reference shots and SOPs per property |
| Timestamped proof photos | Photos on checklists | Yes, on every turnover |
| Host approves or requests a redo | Not the focus | Yes, in real time |
| Proof packet for a bad review | No | Yes, a shareable record of the clean |
| Cleaner needs an account | Usually yes, their app | No — a link per turnover |
| Pricing | Often free via their marketplace; monthly per property for your own cleaners | Free for 1 property; $19 / $49 / $149 a month; no per-clean fees |
Marketplace app features vary by provider and may change; check the app you use for current details.
Which should you choose?
Choose a marketplace to find cleaners, or Turnwell to collect photo proof from cleaners you already work with.
- Choose a marketplace app if you need to find, schedule or pay cleaners.
- Choose Turnwell if you already have cleaners and want proof every turn meets your standard.
- Use both if you hire through a marketplace but want photo proof you control and can show after a bad review.
What else should I know about marketplace apps?
Marketplace apps focus on finding and scheduling cleaners; Turnwell focuses on photo proof you review.
Is Turnwell an alternative to cleaner marketplace apps?
Partly. Marketplace apps are mainly for finding cleaners and scheduling turns. Turnwell is a photo-proof tool: you set cleaning standards, your cleaner sends timestamped photos on every turnover, and you approve the work or request a redo. Many hosts could use both.
Can I use Turnwell with my own cleaners?
Yes. Turnwell is built for cleaners you already work with. They get a link for each turnover and do not need an account or app.
Does Turnwell find cleaners for me?
No. Turnwell does not have a cleaner marketplace or scheduling calendar. If you need to hire a cleaner, a marketplace app is the better fit.
How much does Turnwell cost compared to marketplace apps?
Turnwell is free for 1 property and 10 turnovers, then $19, $49 or $149 a month by number of properties, with no per-clean fees. Marketplace apps are usually free if you book cleaners through their network and charge a monthly fee per property to bring your own cleaners.