About spotstr

Less searching. More living.

spotstr started in New York City with a simple idea: you should be able to see who’s available near you right now, without calling around, waiting in line or walking from shop to shop.

Based in New York City, where it all started

Our story

Built by someone who’s been on both sides of the chair.

spotstr was started in New York City by someone who has been both the client and the professional, so it’s built to understand what each side needs.

As a client, getting something done often meant searching for a long time, waiting in line, or walking into shop after shop asking whether anyone was free to take me right now. Sometimes I didn’t want to wait days for an appointment, and sometimes I simply didn’t have the time to look for one.

As a professional, I saw the other side: open time in the day that nobody knew about, and clients nearby who would have gladly taken it.

spotstr brings those two together. It’s the app I wanted for myself, and for everyone else who doesn’t want to waste their time.

Our goal

Bring people together, and give them their time back.

Make finding and booking a local professional as convenient as possible, for clients and for pros.

For clients: no more waiting

See who can take you right now or later today, and book in a few taps, instead of searching, calling around or waiting in line.

For professionals: no more empty time

Let people nearby know the moment you’re free, fill gaps and cancellations, and get requests that fit your work.

For the neighbourhood: local first

Help people discover the talented barbers, artists, stylists and trainers around the corner.

What we stand for

How we build spotstr

Safety first

spotstr is for adults only. Anyone can be reported or blocked, and the spotstr team reviews every report.

Privacy by default

Your phone number and email aren’t shown to others unless you choose to share them. Chat stays in the app.

Honest by design

Availability is live, prices are on the profile, sponsored placements are always labelled, and fake reviews are removed.

Fair and simple

Clients use spotstr for free. Professionals pay one simple plan and collect payment from their clients directly.

Ready when you are

spotstr is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.

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