TaskRabbit is a marketplace: you pick an independent Tasker, TV mounting starts at $45 an hour in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver, you pay by card in the app after the task, and the platform adds a fee. A professional installer quotes one fixed price from photos. Choose by how simple your job is.
Pixl Canada publishes this comparison and is one of the installers discussed.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. TaskRabbit pages read November 11, 2026. 8 min read.
- Hourly rate against a fixed quote, with the maths
- Fees, payment, cancellation, insurance and warranty
- Auxe, Home Depot Local Pro and Pixl in one table
- Where TaskRabbit is the better pick
- TaskRabbit prices by the hour. The final bill is the Tasker’s rate times the hours, plus a platform fee that is a percentage of the rate.
- For a short, simple job on a small TV with your own mount, an hourly rate can cost less than a fixed price.
- TaskRabbit says it does not insure losses. Taskprotect may reimburse at its discretion after you claim your own insurance first.
- Pixl gives a fixed quote from photos, takes payment after the job and carries $5M general liability insurance.
- Pixl does not do the moving, cleaning or assembly that TaskRabbit lists.
How do TaskRabbit and a professional installer differ?
TaskRabbit connects you with independent Taskers who set their own rates, and it takes a fee on top. A professional installer does the same kind of job as its main business and quotes a price. The table uses TaskRabbit’s own Canadian pages and support articles, read on November 11, 2026, and Pixl’s posted terms.
| Point | TaskRabbit | Pixl |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | Hourly rate set by each Tasker. TV mounting starts at $45 an hour in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver and varies | Fixed quote from photos before you book |
| Platform fee | A Trust and Support fee, a percentage of the hourly rate for each hour worked, shown as a separate line after the task. The percentage is not stated on the page | The quote is the price. Tax is added |
| Who comes | An independent Tasker you choose by price, skills and reviews. Identity and criminal background check | One or two installers depending on the job size |
| When you pay | By credit or debit card in the app once the task is done. No cash | After the job: card, e-transfer or cash |
| Cancelling | Free with at least 24 hours’ notice. Inside that window a small fee may apply | Free rescheduling and cancellation, per our TV mounting page |
| Same day | Schedule a Tasker as early as today | Same-day service is available when we have an opening. |
| Insurance | Says it does not insure or provide insurance against losses. Taskprotect may reimburse at its discretion | $5M general liability insurance and the permits needed for this work |
| Workmanship warranty | Not stated on the pages we read | If a mounted TV falls, up to 3 years. Crooked mount, 30 days free. Appliance installs, 30 days |
| Public reviews | Trustpilot 4.4 from 2,055 reviews for the platform. The profile is claimed and on a paid Trustpilot subscription | Few public reviews so far |
The TaskRabbit city page for TV mounting lists what a Tasker usually does: removes an old TV and bracket if needed, measures and drills, hangs the TV, manages cables if you ask, and cleans up. It says to check cable work with the Tasker.
Want a fixed number instead of an hourly rate?
Text a photo of the wall and your TV size. You get one price before you book, and you pay after the job.
What do common jobs cost on each?
These are planning estimates, before tax. The TaskRabbit side assumes the starting rate of $45 an hour and one or two hours, which is an assumption: Auxe says a standard mount takes about 45 to 90 minutes and Home Depot says most finish within two hours. The platform fee and any mount you must buy are not included. The Pixl side uses posted Edmonton and Calgary prices.
| Job | TaskRabbit at $45 an hour | Pixl, Edmonton or Calgary |
|---|---|---|
| 32 in TV, your own mount, simple wall | $45 for 1 hour, plus fee | $99.99 labour |
| 65 in TV, your own tilt mount | $45 to $90 for 1 to 2 hours, plus fee | $109.99 labour |
| 65 in TV with Pixl’s tilt mount | You buy a mount first. No price posted | $109.99 + $80 = $189.99 |
| 65 in TV, tilt mount, wires inside the wall | Depends on the Tasker’s hours. Ask for the total | $109.99 + $80 + $99.50 = $289.49 |
| Dishwasher swap | No price posted. Check the Tasker’s skills | $180 with a new water inlet hose |
Said plainly: at $45 an hour for one hour, TaskRabbit’s starting point is below Pixl’s lowest labour price of $79.99, so a short, simple job can cost less there. The rate varies by Tasker and the fee is added, so ask for the total before you confirm.
Where do Auxe and Home Depot sit between the two?
| Option | Model | TV labour listed | Pay | Warranty stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaskRabbit | Marketplace of independent Taskers | From $45 an hour | Card in the app after the task | Taskprotect, no workmanship term stated |
| Auxe | Managed marketplace. Independent contractors, standard prices | $89.99 to $199.99 by TV size | After the service. $39.99 fee if the visit cannot be completed | 90 days |
| Home Depot Local Pro | Referral to up to three independent pros | No price posted | Not stated on the page | Not stated on the page |
| Pixl | Installer. Fixed quote from photos | $79.99 to $189.99 by TV size in Edmonton and Calgary | After the job | TV falls: up to 3 years. Crooked: 30 days |
For every provider, local company and total side by side, see who mounts your TV.
What happens if something goes wrong?
TaskRabbit’s support article says it does not insure or provide insurance against losses to users. If you cannot resolve an issue with the Tasker, it may offer reimbursement at its discretion. You must claim from your own insurance first, such as home or renter’s insurance, and complaints must be made within 30 days of the task. Its city pages describe Taskprotect as up to $1,000 in coverage, terms apply.
With a professional installer, ask for the same three things in writing: what the insurance covers, what the warranty covers and for how long, and who you call. Pixl carries $5M general liability insurance and has the permits needed for this work. Its warranty is on the Legal page. It is shorter for appliances (30 days) than for a TV that falls (up to 3 years).
Not sure an hourly job fits yours?
Send photos of the wall or the appliance space. We say what the job needs and give one fixed price before you book.
Who wins for your situation?
| Your situation | Better fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small TV, your own mount, a short simple job | TaskRabbit | An hourly start of $45 can come in under a fixed price |
| Furniture assembly, moving help, errands | TaskRabbit | Pixl installs TVs, cameras, WiFi, smart devices and appliances only |
| You want the price fixed before you book | Pixl | Fixed quote from photos, no hourly meter |
| A TV falling is your main worry | Pixl | Warranty of up to 3 years if a mounted TV falls |
| You want to pay by e-transfer or cash | Pixl | TaskRabbit takes cards in the app only |
| Brick, concrete or wires inside the wall | Ask either for a total | Wall type and wire work add hours or add-on prices |
You are deciding between booking a Tasker and booking an installer for a TV or an appliance, and want the fees and risks side by side.
You need a non-installation task such as moving or cleaning. TaskRabbit lists those and Pixl does not.
How do you hire either one safely in five steps?
- Describe the job exactly. TV size, wall type and where the wires go.
- Ask what is included. The mount, wire hiding, cleanup and taking the old unit away.
- Ask for the total, not the rate. Include platform fees and tax.
- Ask who covers damage. Get the insurance and warranty answer in writing.
- Pay when the work is done. TaskRabbit and Pixl both take payment after the job.
TaskRabbit vs a professional installer: frequently asked questions
Is TaskRabbit available in Canada?
Yes. TaskRabbit has Canadian city pages for TV mounting in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver, and a Canada site at taskrabbit.ca. Availability depends on the Taskers in your area.
How much does TaskRabbit charge to mount a TV in Canada?
Its Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver pages say TV mounting starts at $45 an hour and varies from Tasker to Tasker. The total is the rate times the hours, plus the platform fee, and cable work or a hard wall can add time.
What is the TaskRabbit Trust and Support fee?
It is a percentage of the Tasker’s hourly rate, applied to each hour worked, and it appears as a separate line on your receipt after the task. The support article we read does not state the percentage.
Does TaskRabbit insure the Tasker’s work?
Its support article says Taskrabbit does not insure or provide insurance against losses. It may reimburse at its discretion if an issue is not resolved, you must claim your own insurance first, and complaints are due within 30 days.
When do you pay on TaskRabbit?
You pay by credit or debit card in the app once the task is done. Cash is not accepted, and tipping is optional. Pixl also takes payment after the job, by card, e-transfer or cash.
Can you cancel a TaskRabbit booking for free?
Yes, with at least 24 hours’ notice. Changes inside that window may carry a small fee. Pixl lists free rescheduling and cancellation on its TV mounting page.
Is a professional installer worth more than TaskRabbit?
It depends on the job. A short, simple mount can cost less at an hourly rate. A fixed price, a written warranty, insurance and payment after the job are what you add with an installer. Compare the total and the terms, not just the rate.
Can Pixl mount my TV today?
Same-day service is available when we have an opening. Text a photo of the wall and your TV size to (587) 899-7495 for a fixed price before you book. You pay after the job.
Send a photo for a fixed quote, then decide
What to send: a photo of the wall or space, your TV size or appliance model, and your postal code. What happens next: we confirm what we see, give you one fixed number, and offer a time. You pay after the job. We reply by text during open hours, Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.
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Sources and method. All read November 11, 2026: TaskRabbit city pages for Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver, the how it works page, the support articles on the Trust and Support fee and on Taskprotect, and its Trustpilot profile. Also Auxe with its FAQ and legal page, and Home Depot’s TV mounting page. Pixl prices are from its Edmonton and Calgary TV mounting pages, its dishwasher page and its installation price list, before tax, and its warranty is on the Legal page. Hourly rates, fees and offers change, and companies may differ from what we read, so confirm the live page. Job totals were calculated with Python: $45 x 1 = $45; $45 x 2 = $90; $109.99 + $80 = $189.99; $109.99 + $80 + $99.50 = $289.49. The one-to-two-hour range is an assumption, not a TaskRabbit figure. To correct a fact, email info@pixlcanada.ca. Photos are illustrations from Pexels (Jimmy Liao, Blue Bird, Antoni Shkraba), not Pixl jobs.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.