List your business online and keep 100% of your sales
Nearbys puts your shop, restaurant or service in front of customers who are nearby. Show your products and offers, take orders and bookings, and pay no sales commission. It is free to start and takes minutes to set up.
No website needed. No commission on orders.
Set up in three steps
You do not need a developer, a website or a card machine to get started.
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Register your business
Choose your category, add your name, logo and location. Your business page is created for you.
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Add products, services or offers
Add them one by one with photos, or import a CSV file such as a Shopify export.
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Get found and receive orders
Nearby customers find you, order or book, and you manage everything from your dashboard.
Why businesses list on Nearbys
- No sales commission
- Nearbys does not take a cut of your orders. Customers pay your business directly, by cash or card on delivery or at the counter.
- Seen by customers nearby
- Customers see businesses sorted by distance from them and can filter by category, so the shops closest to them appear first.
- Your own business page
- Get a page with your products, call and WhatsApp buttons, directions, a shareable link and a QR code you can print for your door or counter.
- Offers at no extra cost
- Every business page has an Offers category. Post your deals there and nearby customers can see them.
- Orders, delivery and bookings
- Set your delivery area and fee, take appointments in the time slots you choose, and let restaurant guests order from a QR code on their table.
- Works on any phone
- Manage your business from a phone, tablet or computer. Install it like an app and turn on notifications so new orders reach you even when it is closed.
Who can join Nearbys
Pick the option that fits you and register in a few minutes.
Pricing
Nearbys is a free platform. No sales commission, no setup fee, no hidden charges.
FREE
For all businesses, up to a number of products & until you reach a number of sales/bookings
- Up to 10 products for shops and other product businesses
- Up to 3 services for service businesses
- 1 skill for individual talents
We do not expect a subscription from you.
Nearbys is a free platform. We only expect a subscription if you list extra products or services beyond the free limits, and even then only once you reach a minimum number of orders in a month: 30 orders for grocery, restaurants & cafeterias, 10 orders for other product businesses, and 10 bookings for service businesses. Below that minimum? You continue for free.
When a subscription applies
Only after your first free month, and only when you reach the minimum for your business type.
Grocery, restaurants & cafeterias
$20 / month
If you get at least 30 orders a month
Free unlimited products. The usual subscription for food and grocery businesses with high order volume.
Other product businesses
$10 / month
If you get at least 10 orders a month
Free up to 10 products. Subscribe only if you list more than 10.
Service businesses
$5 / month
If you get at least 10 bookings a month
Free up to 3 services displayed. Subscribe only if you list more than 3.
Skills & talents
$3 / month
If you get at least 10 bookings a month
Free for 1 skill. Subscribe only if you list more than 1.
- 1st month totally free for every type of business.
- Minimum monthly orders. 30 orders for grocery, restaurants & cafeterias, 10 orders for other product businesses, 10 bookings for service businesses. Below that, you stay free and never need to subscribe.
- No auto-renewal, no recurring charge. When you are ready to subscribe, the payment option appears in your dashboard. Until then, you can forget about it.
- Not continuing? If you subscribed and do not want to continue, just leave it. Nothing else to cancel.
- All prices are in USD, in every country.
Frequently asked questions
About Nearbys
What is Nearbys?
Nearbys is an online platform that connects people with businesses near them. Businesses create a page, list their products, services and offers, and nearby customers can browse, order or book.
Does Nearbys charge a sales commission?
No. Nearbys does not take a commission on your sales. Customers pay your business directly, for example by cash or card on delivery or at the counter.
How easy is the setup?
Setup takes minutes. Register, add your logo, location and details, then add your products or services one by one, or import a CSV file from Shopify or a spreadsheet.
How do I register my business on Nearbys?
Go to nearbys.online/partners.html, choose your business type (shop, restaurant or cafeteria, service, activity, talent, used items or place), and fill in your business details. Registration takes a few minutes and your first month is free.
Do I need my own website?
No. Nearbys gives you a business page with your products, call and WhatsApp buttons, directions, and a shareable link and QR code.
How do nearby customers find my business?
Customers see businesses sorted by distance from their location and can filter by category, so the businesses closest to them appear first. You can also share your page link or print your QR code.
Can I import my existing products?
Yes. Upload a CSV product file, for example a Shopify export, review the preview and import your catalogue in one go. You can also export your products at any time.
Will I be notified of new orders?
Yes. New orders and bookings appear in your business dashboard, and you can turn on notifications to be alerted even when the app is closed.
Can I show my offers and deals?
Yes. Every business page has an Offers category you can use for your deals, at no extra cost.
Can I ask a question before joining?
Yes. You can message Nearbys on WhatsApp at +971 56 819 8567 or use the Contact page, and the team will answer your questions about listing, pricing and subscriptions.
Pricing and subscription
How much does Nearbys cost for businesses?
Nearbys is a free platform with no sales commission. A paid subscription is only needed if you list extra products or services beyond the free limits, and only after you reach the minimum monthly orders for your business type. Subscriptions cost $20 per month for grocery stores, restaurants and cafeterias, $10 for other product businesses, $5 for service businesses and $3 for extra skills. All prices are in USD.
Is it free to list my business?
Yes. Nearbys is a free platform. You can create your business page and start listing for free, with no sales commission. We do not expect a subscription from businesses. A subscription is only expected if you list extra products or services, and only after you reach the minimum monthly orders for your business type.
Do I have to pay a subscription to use Nearbys?
No, Nearbys does not expect a subscription. You only need one if you list extra products or services beyond the free limits and you reach the minimum monthly orders for your business type. If you receive fewer orders than the minimum, you can continue for free.
When do I need to subscribe, and how many orders do I need?
A subscription only applies after your free first month and only when you reach the minimum for your business type: 30 orders a month for grocery stores, restaurants and cafeterias, 10 orders a month for other product businesses, and 10 bookings a month for service businesses. Below that minimum you stay free.
Is the first month really free?
Yes. The first month is completely free for every type of business, including grocery stores, restaurants, cafeterias, shops, service businesses and individual talents.
How much is the Nearbys subscription for grocery stores, restaurants and cafeterias?
Grocery stores, restaurants and cafeterias can list unlimited products for free. The subscription is $20 per month in USD and only applies if you receive at least 30 orders in a month, after your free first month. With fewer than 30 orders a month you continue for free.
How much is the subscription for shops and other product businesses?
Other product businesses can list up to 10 products for free. Listing more than 10 products needs a $10 per month subscription, which only applies once you receive at least 10 orders in a month. Below that, you stay free.
How much is the subscription for service businesses?
Service businesses can display up to 3 services for free. Displaying more than 3 services needs a $5 per month subscription, which only applies once you receive at least 10 bookings in a month. Below that, you stay free.
How much is the subscription for individual skills and talents?
Individual talents can list 1 skill for free. Listing more than 1 skill needs a $3 per month subscription, which only applies once you receive at least 10 bookings in a month. Below that, you stay free.
How many products can I list for free?
Grocery stores, restaurants and cafeterias can list unlimited products for free. Shops and other product businesses can list up to 10 products for free. A subscription only applies once you reach the minimum monthly orders for your business type.
How many services can I list for free?
Service businesses can display up to 3 services for free, and individual talents can list 1 skill for free.
Is the Nearbys subscription automatic or recurring?
No. There is no automatic or recurring subscription. When you are eligible and ready to subscribe, the payment option is available in your business dashboard. Until then you can ignore it.
What if I subscribe and do not want to continue?
Just leave it. You are not locked in, and there is nothing recurring to cancel.
What currency are Nearbys subscription prices in?
All subscription prices are in US dollars (USD) in every country.
What happens if I get fewer orders than the minimum?
You stay on the free plan and never need to subscribe. The subscription only applies once you reach the minimum monthly orders for your business type: 30 orders for grocery, restaurants and cafeterias, 10 orders for other product businesses, and 10 bookings for service businesses.
For different types of business
What types of business can join?
Grocery stores, restaurants and cafeterias, phone and electronics shops, fashion and shoe stores, books and stationery, beauty and home goods, salons and other service providers such as cleaning, laundry, tailoring, movers and technical services, gyms and activity centres, events and places, individual talents such as photographers and plumbers, and people selling used items.
Can grocery stores sell on Nearbys?
Yes. Grocery stores and supermarkets can list unlimited products for free, receive orders from nearby customers and share a page link and QR code. Nearbys takes no commission. A $20 per month subscription only applies once the store reaches 30 orders a month, after the free first month.
Can restaurants and cafeterias join Nearbys?
Yes. Restaurants and cafeterias can list unlimited products and menu items for free, take orders and generate a QR code for each table for dine-in ordering. Nearbys takes no commission. A $20 per month subscription only applies once the business reaches 30 orders a month, after the free first month.
Can restaurants take dine-in orders?
Yes. Restaurants and cafeterias can generate a QR code for each table so guests can order from their seat.
Can phone, electronics, fashion and other shops join Nearbys?
Yes. Phone and electronics shops, fashion and shoe stores, books and stationery, beauty and home goods shops can list products for free, up to 10 products. A $10 per month subscription only applies if you list more than 10 products and receive at least 10 orders a month.
Can salons and other service businesses join Nearbys?
Yes. Salons, cleaning, laundry, tailoring, movers and technical services can display up to 3 services for free and let customers book a time slot. A $5 per month subscription only applies if you display more than 3 services and receive at least 10 bookings a month.
Can customers book appointments?
Yes. Salons, service providers and similar businesses can set their available days and hours and let customers book a time slot.
Can photographers, plumbers and other individual talents join Nearbys?
Yes. Individual talents such as photographers and plumbers can list 1 skill for free. A $3 per month subscription only applies if you list more than 1 skill and receive at least 10 bookings a month.
Can I sell used items on Nearbys?
Yes. Nearbys has a category for people selling used items, and you can register from the partners page at nearbys.online/partners.html.
Can gyms, activity centres, events and places join Nearbys?
Yes. Gyms and activity centres, events and places can create a page on Nearbys and show their details to nearby customers. Register from nearbys.online/partners.html.
Is the price different for different types of business?
Yes. Nearbys is free for everyone to start. If a subscription becomes relevant it is $20 per month for grocery stores, restaurants and cafeterias (from 30 orders a month), $10 for other product businesses (more than 10 products, from 10 orders a month), $5 for service businesses (more than 3 services, from 10 bookings a month) and $3 for extra skills (more than 1 skill, from 10 bookings a month).
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