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Rinsebase vs Taskbird

Taskbird tracks tasks.
Rinsebase runs your business.

Taskbird captures the photos. But invoices, payroll, and client updates still live in other tools — and you're the one keeping them in sync. Rinsebase connects all of it, with Stripe payments, Airbnb sync, and camera-verified photos most cleaning software can't deliver.

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Whole business
1 platform
Tasks + clients + invoicing + payroll
Photo verification
camera-only capture
Camera + timestamp; GPS-verified time on site
Business management
Full stack
Invoicing, payroll, crew, clients
The difference

Verified live photos
most cleaning software can't deliver.

Taskbird requires crew to take photos. So does Rinsebase. But Rinsebase goes three steps further — we verify every photo is actually taken live, during the job. No gallery uploads. No recycled photos from last week.

Camera-Verified Photo Proof
Every crew photo is captured, not uploaded.
1
Camera Only
Mobile camera opens directly. Gallery access is blocked. No picking old photos from the phone.
2
No Editing
Editing is switched off at capture, so a photo can't be cropped or retouched on the way in.
3
Timestamp Check
On web uploads the photo's timestamp is read; anything older than 4 hours is rejected.

Property owners can also set photo requirements per checklist item. "Photograph the kitchen after cleaning." "Take a photo of the master bedroom." Crew can't mark the job complete until every required photo is uploaded and verified.

Beyond task management

What Taskbird covers,
plus everything it doesn't.

Taskbird is a solid checklist tool. But every clean still kicks off the same scramble: send the invoice from QuickBooks, log the hours in payroll, follow up with the host. Here's what Rinsebase handles that Taskbird leaves on you:

Auto-invoicing with Stripe payments. Job completes, invoice sends, client pays by card or ACH. Funds go directly to your bank. No chasing checks.
Payroll and time tracking. GPS clock-in/out, per-property pay rates, manual time entry corrections, QuickBooks-ready CSV export. One click to run payroll.
Client-controlled checklists. Property owners customize their own cleaning checklist and choose which tasks require photographic proof.
Direct Airbnb and VRBO sync. Paste your client's iCal URL once — no Turno or Google Calendar middleman. Every new reservation auto-creates a turnover job with the right window, crew, and checklist.
SOS safety button. One tap sends GPS location and job details to dispatch. Every solo cleaner deserves this.
Client portal with before and after photos. Property owners see every clean with timestamped photos. Dispute a dirty property? Pull up the evidence.
Supply tracking with automatic alerts. Crew logs what was used during each clean. When stock drops below your set threshold, owners and homeowners are alerted automatically — no manual flagging needed.
Zapier Integration. Taskbird has no Zapier integration. Rinsebase connects to 7,000+ apps — log completed jobs in QuickBooks, record payments in Google Sheets, get Slack alerts when invoices are paid. Build your automation stack without custom code.
Feature comparison

Side by side.
No spin.

Feature Rinsebase Taskbird
Starting price$39/moFree ≤50 users, then $30 per user, billed annually
Verified live photos (camera-only capture)✓✗
timestamp validation on web uploads✓✗
camera-only capture✓✗
Photo requirements per checklist item✓✓
Client-controlled checklists✓✗
Airbnb / VRBO iCal sync✓ Growth ($99/mo) and upIndirect (via Turno or Google Calendar import)
Auto-invoicing on job completion✓✗
Stripe card + ACH payments✓✗
Payroll + time tracking✓✗
GPS mileage tracking✓✗
Crew app in Spanish + Portuguese✓✓
SOS safety button✓✗
Client portal with photos✓Only via Turno (Turno-sourced jobs)
Supply management + alerts✓✗
Promo codes + gift cards✓✗
Damage report with photos✓Report issues via chat
Power outage alerts✓✗
Per-property crew pay rates✓✗
Zapier integration (7,000+ apps)✓✗

Where Taskbird has the edge: it's free for teams of up to 50 people, it includes a free online booking site, and it connects to Turno (the two apps come from the same parent company, TidyDaily). If your crew is small and most of your work comes through Turno, that's hard to beat on price.

Common questions

Switching from Taskbird?

Can I import my data from Taskbird? +
Yes. Send us your Taskbird customer list and we'll import it for you, or upload it yourself under Settings → Import, choose Taskbird. Rinsebase auto-detects the columns (you can adjust the mapping) and normalizes phone numbers automatically. Most users are up and running in under an hour.
How does the photo verification actually work? +
Three layers. First, the mobile camera opens directly — crew can't pick from their gallery. Second, editing is disabled at capture, so the image can't be cropped or retouched on the way in. Third, on web uploads the photo's timestamp is read and anything older than 4 hours is rejected.
Can property owners control their own checklists? +
Yes. Property owners get a client dashboard where they can add, remove, and customize checklist items for each property. They can also toggle which items require a photo. These items auto-load on every new job at that property.
Do I need Taskbird AND Rinsebase? +
No. Rinsebase replaces Taskbird. Everything most Taskbird users rely on — scheduling, checklists, photos, customers and locations — Rinsebase does too, plus invoicing, payroll, payments, and verified photos. It's a full replacement, not an add-on.
Is there a free trial? +
14 days free, no credit card required. Import your clients, add your crew, run real jobs. If it's not for you, just don't subscribe. No cancellation hassle.
Is Rinsebase a good alternative to Taskbird? +
Yes. Rinsebase is built for cleaning businesses that manage STR turnovers. Unlike Taskbird, Rinsebase includes camera-verified live photos (camera-only capture, gallery blocked), full invoicing with Stripe payments, and payroll management.
How does Rinsebase verify that photos are taken live at the property? +
Rinsebase uses three layers of photo verification: (1) camera-only capture that blocks gallery uploads on mobile, (2) editing disabled at capture, and (3) timestamp validation on web uploads that rejects photos older than 4 hours.
How much does Rinsebase cost compared to Taskbird? +
Taskbird is free for teams up to 50 users, then $30 per user, billed annually, for users 51+. Rinsebase starts at $39/month with a flat monthly price and includes features Taskbird doesn't have — client invoicing with Stripe payments, quotes, and a branded client portal. STR calendar sync starts on Growth at $99/mo. For a small cleaning crew, Taskbird is cheaper on raw software cost; for an STR-focused cleaning business, Rinsebase is end-to-end at a much lower total cost than Taskbird plus the separate tools you'd still need for billing and client management.
Todd Schaffer, Founder of Rinsebase
A note from the founder

"I'm Todd. Marine Corps veteran. My wife runs a cleaning crew. I watched her manage Airbnb turnovers on a spreadsheet — fielding host texts at 9pm, translating notes for her Spanish-speaking crew, chasing late payments. So I built her the software that didn't exist."

— Todd Schaffer
Founder, Rinsebase · USMC Veteran

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