# Electrician: Solve24 vs Commission-Based Apps (2026 Cost Compared)

> Electrician booking Solve24 vs commission app 2026 — Solve24 saves you 15–30%, ₹100–₹1,000 per job. Full rate comparison for fan install, wiring, MCB and AC point.

**Source:** [https://solve24.in/compare/electrician-solve24-vs-commission-app](https://solve24.in/compare/electrician-solve24-vs-commission-app)  

## Overview

Booking an electrician through Solve24 (zero commission) vs a commission-based managed-services app saves 15–30% per job in 2026 — typically ₹100–₹1,000 depending on job size. Small jobs (fan install, switch replacement) save ₹100–₹250; larger work (inverter setup, AC point wiring, whole-home rewiring) saves ₹400–₹1,500. Over a year, a household with occasional electrical needs saves ₹1,500–₹6,000.

## Comparison

| Service | Direct via Solve24 | Commission-based app | You save |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Switchboard replacement (6-point) | ₹400 – ₹1,000 | ₹600 – ₹1,400 | ₹200 – ₹500 |
| Fan installation | ₹200 – ₹500 | ₹350 – ₹750 | ₹150 – ₹250 |
| New point wiring (per point) | ₹500 – ₹1,200 | ₹750 – ₹1,700 | ₹250 – ₹600 |
| MCB tripping diagnosis | ₹300 – ₹800 | ₹500 – ₹1,200 | ₹200 – ₹500 |
| Inverter + battery setup | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 | ₹500 – ₹1,000 |
| AC point wiring | ₹800 – ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 – ₹2,800 | ₹400 – ₹900 |
| Light fixture install | ₹150 – ₹400 | ₹300 – ₹650 | ₹150 – ₹250 |
| Doorbell / smart switch | ₹200 – ₹500 | ₹350 – ₹750 | ₹150 – ₹250 |
| Visit fee | ₹0 – ₹100 (worker's choice) | ₹100 – ₹300 fixed | ₹100 – ₹300 |
| Platform cut on worker | 0% | 15 – 30% | — |

## Details

Commission-based apps run a two-sided fee model: they mark up the customer's price by 10–20% (to cover platform costs) and take 15–30% commission from the electrician. That means on a ₹1,500 AC point-wiring job, the customer pays ₹1,800–₹2,100 and the electrician receives ₹1,050–₹1,275. The platform captures ₹525–₹1,050 per job.

Solve24 works differently. Customers pay a one-time ₹11–₹99 subscription to unlock verified electrician contacts. The electrician's posted rate is the rate you pay — no markup. Solve24 doesn't deduct commission from the electrician, so ₹1,500 quoted = ₹1,500 received. Both sides win: customer saves 20%, electrician earns 20% more per job.

The trade-off for the customer: you contact the electrician directly and negotiate any adjustments. For scheduled work (new wiring, inverter setup, whole-home electrical), this is preferable — you can vet the profile, ratings, and prior work. For instant dispatch of small jobs (₹200–₹400 fan install), some customers still prefer the app dispatch model despite the higher cost.

## Verdict

Choose Solve24 direct for anything above ₹500 — the savings pay back your monthly subscription in one job. Choose commission apps only for same-hour instant dispatch of very small jobs where the markup is under ₹200. For inverter, AC wiring, or scheduled installations, direct booking saves ₹400–₹1,500 per job. Over a year, a household with 6–10 electrical jobs saves ₹2,500–₹8,000.

## Frequently asked

### Is Solve24 really cheaper than commission apps for electricians?

Yes — 15–30% cheaper on average. A ₹1,000 fan-installation job saves ₹150–₹300; a ₹2,500 inverter setup saves ₹500–₹1,000.

### Does the electrician's rate change based on subscription?

No. The rate quoted on the electrician's Solve24 profile is what you pay — the ₹11–₹99 subscription only unlocks contact access.

### What if I need urgent electrical help right now?

Most Solve24 electricians answer within 30–60 minutes. For a true emergency (live wire, fire risk), call your local emergency electrician directly and don't wait for any platform.

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