Ungdomskraft vs Tiptapp - which service should you choose?

Need help with junk removal, transport or moving? Two common alternatives are Ungdomskraft and Tiptapp. Both can help you get rid of furniture, move heavy items or transport things you've bought on Blocket — but they work in completely different ways.

Ungdomskraft is a service company that sends its own employed workers with a company van. You book, we come, we do the job. Tiptapp is a marketplace where private individuals and small businesses accept jobs via an app.

These are two different models — and which one suits you depends on the size of the job, your budget and what you value. In this guide we explain what to expect from Ungdomskraft so you can make an informed choice.

We're upfront that we have an interest in you reading this guide — we are Ungdomskraft. Our goal here isn't to convince you that Tiptapp is bad, but to clearly show what you get with us: fixed pricing, the RUT tax deduction, employed staff, Trygg Hansa insurance and a contact person you can call directly.

Ungdomskraft is a Swedish service company offering junk removal, moving, transport, furniture assembly and carrying help in Stockholm and Gothenburg. When you book via ungdomskraft.com/en/book you get a fixed price instantly — no surprises afterwards.

At the booked time, a team of young, employed workers arrives with a company van. You don't need to rent a vehicle, organise help or drive to the recycling centre yourself. The team handles everything from carrying down stairs to loading, transport and proper disposal at the recycling centre.

Here are the key parts of Ungdomskraft's model:

• Employed workers — Everyone who works for us is employed under fair conditions. We run background checks on all employees before they start.
• Company van always included — No guessing what vehicle shows up. We always arrive with a fully equipped van.
• Insured through Trygg Hansa — Full liability insurance covering damages throughout the entire job — directly through one of Sweden's largest insurance companies.
• RUT tax deduction (50%) — We handle the RUT deduction automatically on the invoice. You only pay half the labour cost.
• Dedicated contact person — You get a personal contact for your job. No anonymous forms — you can call +46 8-517 082 81 and speak to us directly.
• Pay by invoice — We offer invoice payment, not just Swish or card payment in an app.
• Swedish and English-speaking staff — Our workers speak both Swedish and English, so communication always works — in the stairwell, during loading and when you need to give instructions about delicate items or floors.

Ungdomskraft's social mission is to help young people into the workforce. When you book with us, you're contributing to young people getting their first real employment with proper working conditions.

We have a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot with over 500 reviews, and our customers particularly highlight that our teams are fast, professional and pleasant to deal with.

Tiptapp is an app-based marketplace where you post a job — for example "pick up a sofa from my apartment" — and private individuals or small businesses can accept it. Tiptapp doesn't carry out any jobs themselves; they're a matchmaking service that connects customers and workers.

When someone accepts your job, you pay through the app. Tiptapp takes a commission of the price; the rest goes to the worker.

The model is flexible. For larger or more complex jobs — moves, estate clearances, home delivery, transport of valuable items — many customers instead choose a service company like Ungdomskraft for a fixed price, employed staff and a named contact person to call.

For more information about Tiptapp in each city, see our Tiptapp Stockholm guide and Tiptapp Gothenburg guide.

The biggest difference between a marketplace and a service company is who actually comes into your home. At Ungdomskraft all workers are employed under formal contracts. This means:

• Background checks — We check every employee's background before they start working with us.
• Training — New employees receive training in lifting, carrying, customer service, vehicle handling and how to protect delicate floors and door frames.
• Workers' rights — Our employees have holiday pay, sick leave and reasonable working hours. They're protected by Swedish employment law.
• Accountability — If someone on our team makes a mistake, Ungdomskraft as a company takes full responsibility through our Trygg Hansa insurance.
• Social mission — We help young people into the job market. Many of our employees get their first real job with us.

For you as a customer, the employment model mainly means two practical things: you know that trained, vetted people are coming to your home, and you know that the company takes responsibility if something goes wrong.

Letting someone into your home to carry furniture, appliances or other heavy items always involves risk. What happens if the floor gets scratched? If a vase gets knocked over? If a washing machine is dropped on the stairs? At Ungdomskraft this is clearly handled.

Trygg Hansa insurance + company liability

Ungdomskraft is insured through Trygg Hansa, one of Sweden's largest and most established insurance companies. The insurance covers damages that occur during the job — from start to finish.

If something goes wrong, you contact your dedicated contact person at Ungdomskraft. We handle the matter directly — you don't need to fill in forms at a third-party company or argue with a private individual. Ungdomskraft as a company takes full responsibility for the job.

Tiptapp's insurance

Tiptapp offers insurance through their app.

The bottom line: with Ungdomskraft you have a company that takes full responsibility through Trygg Hansa. It's one of the trust factors that many of our customers point to.

When you book a service, you want to know you can reach someone if you have questions, need to make changes or if something goes wrong.

Ungdomskraft: dedicated contact person and phone line

Every customer who books through Ungdomskraft gets a dedicated contact person for their job. You can contact them via phone and chat. To reach us directly call our phone line on +46 8-517 082 81 and you'll get through to a named contact person. If something needs changing, if you have questions about what's included or if a problem arises — you have a named person to turn to.

The company also takes operational responsibility for the entire job. If the team is delayed, if something breaks or if you're not satisfied, we handle it directly.

Tiptapp: support via the app

Tiptapp handles customer service primarily via the app and email (support@tiptapp.com). Since Tiptapp is a marketplace and doesn't carry out the job themselves, quality issues end up in practice between you and the worker.

Summary: Ungdomskraft gives you a personal contact person with both phone and chat. When you need help quickly, that makes a big difference.

The RUT deduction is a Swedish tax subsidy that gives individuals 50% back on the labour cost for household services like moving and carrying help, and 25% for junk removal to reuse. It's one of the biggest financial advantages you can get — but it requires that the company you hire can offer it.

Ungdomskraft: RUT deduction always available

Ungdomskraft is a registered company with an F-tax certificate that always offers the RUT deduction. The deduction is handled automatically on the invoice — you see exactly what you pay after RUT. You don't need to contact the Swedish Tax Agency yourself; we claim back the amount on your behalf.

In practice, this means a job with a labour cost of SEK 3,000 only costs you SEK 1,500 after RUT. The maximum deduction is SEK 75,000 per person per year.

Additionally, Ungdomskraft offers invoice payment. You don't need to pay via an app or Swish — you get a proper invoice you can pay within the payment terms. This is particularly practical for larger jobs and if you want full control over your accounting.

Tiptapp and RUT

The RUT deduction requires the worker to be a registered company with an F-tax certificate. Since Tiptapp's workers are usually private individuals, the RUT deduction is not available via the platform — you pay full price.

Calculation example

A junk removal job with a labour cost of SEK 4,000 becomes SEK 3,000 after RUT at Ungdomskraft — and that already includes a vehicle, employed staff and insurance. Use our RUT calculator to work out your exact savings.

When you're getting rid of furniture and other items, you want to know they end up in the right place.

Ungdomskraft takes environmental responsibility seriously. Items in good condition are donated to Myrorna (the Salvation Army's second-hand chain) so they get a new life instead of becoming waste. The rest is sorted and taken to a recycling centre according to municipal guidelines.

You can feel confident that your belongings are handled responsibly — whether they're recycled, donated or properly disposed of. That's also why the RUT deduction is available for junk removal to reuse: the state wants to incentivise items being used again instead of thrown away.

Here's an overview comparing the most important factors:

	Ungdomskraft	Tiptapp
Model	Service company with employees	Marketplace (gig economy)
Staff	Employed, background-checked young workers	Private individuals and sole traders
Vehicle	Company van always included	Varies per worker
Liability for damage	Ungdomskraft takes full company responsibility	Handled per Tiptapp's terms
RUT deduction (50%)	Always available, handled automatically	Not available (workers are private individuals)
Payment	Invoice, card	Card, Swish via the app
Customer service	Dedicated contact, phone line +46 8-517 082 81 + chat	Support via app and email
Language	Swedish and English	Varies per worker
Environmental handling	Donation to Myrorna + recycling centre	Per Tiptapp's own guidelines

We want to be honest — there are situations where Tiptapp can be a reasonable alternative:

• Giving away free items — If you just want to get rid of something that's free to collect (like a working sofa), Tiptapp can work well. You don't need to pay anyone, and someone gets free furniture.
• Very small jobs — For a single, small item where you don't care about vehicle, insurance or RUT, it can be simple to post on Tiptapp.

For anything involving larger quantities, heavy items, valuable belongings or where you want fixed pricing, insurance and the RUT deduction, Ungdomskraft is the significantly better choice. This applies especially to furniture removal, house clearances, estate clearance, moving, appliance transport, IKEA delivery and anything where you need a van and professional staff.

Let's summarise why thousands of customers in Stockholm and Gothenburg choose Ungdomskraft:

• Employees with fair conditions — No gig workers. Our young workers are employed with contracts, sick pay and holiday.
• Background-checked workers — You know who you're letting into your home.
• Company van always included — No guessing what shows up.
• Insured through Trygg Hansa — Full liability insurance directly through one of Sweden's largest insurance companies.
• RUT tax deduction (50%) — Always available, handled automatically. You only pay half.
• Fixed price upfront — See your price in 2 minutes at ungdomskraft.com/en/book. No bidding, no surprises on site.
• Phone line — Call +46 8-517 082 81 and speak directly with a named contact person.
• Swedish and English-speaking staff — Communication works in the stairwell, during loading and around delicate items.
• Pay by invoice — For those who want proper accounting.
• 4.8 on Trustpilot — Over 500 customers have rated us.
• Environmental responsibility — Donation to Myrorna and proper sorting at the recycling centre.
• Social mission — You're helping young people into the workforce.

Whether you need furniture removal, help with moving, transport of something you've bought on Blocket, estate clearance or a full house clearance — Ungdomskraft is the safe, affordable and responsible choice.

Book in under 2 minutes and see your price instantly at ungdomskraft.com/en/book. Prefer to speak to someone? Call +46 8-517 082 81.