SaathWala

Free during launch · ID-verified · 18+ · 100% platonic

Rent a Friend

Never walk into a wedding, family function or office party alone again. Find a verified, platonic friend near you.

On SaathWala you choose from verified people, see their interests and the occasions they are free for, and message them directly.

Find a friend free →No card needed · 2-minute sign-up

What you are actually booking

It is the easiest answer to "who are you bringing?". A verified friend joins you for the occasion you choose, behaves like a friend, and respects every boundary you set.

Companionship only. Not dating, not an escort service. Nothing physical is expected or allowed, meetings happen in public, and anyone who asks for more is banned.

💍Wedding plus-one

Walk into the sangeet or reception with someone beside you.

🎉Plus-one for the shaadi season

North India's wedding season fills every weekend from November to February. A well-dressed, well-spoken friend at your side means fewer questions from relatives and more fun on the dance floor.

🏥Hospital visits

Company for a check-up, a report or a long waiting room.

🍿Movies, cafés and malls

The ordinary plans that are better with company.

✈️Travel and city days

Someone to explore India or take a day trip with.

💬Someone to talk to

Good conversation over chai, no pressure.

Find a friend on rent by city

Delhi

Haryana

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Karnataka

Gujarat

Profiles

SaathWala is new, and companions are joining now. Sign up free and you will see profiles as soon as they are verified. If you would like to be a companion here yourself, listing is free.

How it works

  1. Tell us the plan Which occasion, which part of India, which day.
  2. Shortlist Save the people you like; shared hobbies are highlighted.
  3. Reveal and chat After a one-time ID check, reveal a number (you get 10 free every 30 days) and agree the details.

How much does it cost to rent a friend?

Nothing to join. SaathWala is free during launch: every verified profile, and 10 contact reveals every 30 days. No card, nothing to cancel.

Any fee for a companion's time is between you and them, agreed in advance. Never send an advance or deposit to someone you have not met; we never ask you to.

Why use SaathWala instead of hiring one person?

A single freelancer
  • If they are busy, you are stuck
  • No independent identity check
  • No one to complain to if it goes wrong
  • Advance payment is usually expected
SaathWala
  • Several verified people to pick from
  • government ID reviewed by our team, selfie on camera
  • A grievance officer and a ban list
  • Nothing to pay to join right now

Helpful guides

Questions about rent a friend

What does renting a friend mean?

It means booking a verified friend as a platonic companion for a social occasion: a wedding, a family function, an office party or an outing. It is not dating and not an escort service.

Is it legal in India?

Platonic companionship for social occasions is legal. Anything sexual is illegal and banned on SaathWala.

How much does it cost?

Joining is free during launch, with 10 free contact reveals every 30 days.

Which cities do you cover?

Delhi NCR (Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida), Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, with more joining every week.

Are companions verified?

Yes. ID checked by a person plus a live selfie, before any profile goes live.

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