Now in private beta · New Zealand

Trade your skills with local businesses.

Swopo is the New Zealand barter marketplace for small businesses. Swap services with verified Kiwi businesses near you. No cash. Just smart trades.

NZBN-verified businesses Local-first matching Free to join
New trade match!
Lily Branding wants web design
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Verified ✓
< 5km
Lily Branding Co.
Graphic Design · 1.2 km · Ponsonby
AVAILABLE NOW ★★★★★ 4.9
FreshClicks Photo
Photography · 3.4 km · Mt Eden
THIS WEEK ★★★★ 4.6
Kura Catering
Catering · 850 m · Grey Lynn
BUSY · NEXT WEEK ★★★★★ 5.0
5★ review received
"Amazing swap, would do again!"
Why Swopo

Built for Kiwi small business.

Stretch your budget further by trading your skills directly with other businesses in your community.

Smart matching

Tell us what you offer and what you need. Get notified the moment a match goes live.

Verified businesses

Every account is checked against the NZ Companies Office Register. Trade with confidence.

Local first

Discover small businesses within walking distance, on the same street, or across the suburb.

Built-in chat

Negotiate the swap in-app. Chat unlocks the moment a trade is accepted.

Capacity & availability

Show you're available this week, set trade-slot limits, and never get overbooked.

Trust through reviews

After every completed trade, both sides leave a public rating. Bad actors don't last.

How it works

Three steps to your first trade.

No invoices, no waiting on cash flow. Just direct value exchange.

Create your profile

Add your business, list what you offer, and tell us what you'd love to trade for. Done in under 3 minutes.

Discover & request

Browse verified local businesses, filter by availability and category, and propose a trade with one tap.

Trade & review

Once accepted, chat opens up to lock in the details. Complete the work, leave a review, build your reputation.

Graphic Design Web Development Photography Accounting Marketing Plumbing Catering Coaching Legal Fitness Cleaning + 28 categories
FAQ

Common questions.

Can't find what you're looking for? Email hello@swopo.co.nz.

Is Swopo free to use?

Yes. Joining and trading is completely free. A Premium plan is available for businesses that want priority placement on Discover, more active trade slots, and advanced analytics.

Do I need to be a registered NZ business?

You can join as a sole trader or freelancer. If you have a 13-digit NZBN we'll automatically verify your business against the Companies Office Register and add a Verified ✓ badge to your profile.

How is value agreed for each trade?

Trades are negotiated directly between the two businesses in our built-in chat. You agree on scope, deliverables, and timeline before either party commits.

What happens if a trade falls through?

Either party can decline before work starts. After completion, both sides leave a public review — repeat offenders are quickly weeded out by the community.

Where do you operate?

Swopo is launching New Zealand-wide. Discovery surfaces businesses closest to you first, but you can trade across regions if it makes sense.

When can I start using it?

We're in private beta now. Drop your email above and we'll send you a magic link to join the moment your account is ready.

Join the founding members

Start trading. Stop spending.

Get early access to Swopo. Free for life if you join in beta.