A buddy, without the gamble.
Six steps from “I don't want to go alone” to a rated, paid, escrow-protected session. Here is the whole flow, including what it costs to cancel.
Join & activate your membership
Create your account and activate a one-time membership — from ₹79, no auto-renewal. Buddyly is a members-only community: the marketplace opens after this, not before, and we say so upfront.
Verify your identity — everyone does
Confirm your number, verify your Aadhaar through government DigiLocker, take a selfie (matched automatically), upload a photo ID, and accept the safety pledge. Most of it is instant — Aadhaar and your selfie confirm in seconds; only your photo ID and profile photo get a quick team check. Companions pass the same checks before they're listed.
Choose your companion
Browse verified companions near you: star ratings, completed-session counts, Bronze/Silver/Gold trust badges, languages, and per-service rates. Every kind of buddy — study sessions, gym partners, event plus-ones, and more, each with its own price band and safety rules.
Book and pay in-app
Pick a date, time, duration, and a verified public venue — at the listed rate, or propose your own price and let the companion accept or counter. Your payment sits in escrow — the companion is paid only after the session.
Meet, with safety on
Both of you confirm the session start in-app, meet at the verified public venue, and both confirm the end when you wrap up.
Rate each other
Two-way ratings within 24 hours keep quality high in both directions. Below 3.0 average means delisting — for companions and users alike.
Cancellations, in plain numbers
Plans change — here is exactly what happens when they do. No fine print, no surprises.
| When you cancel | What you get back |
|---|---|
| More than 24h before | Full refund |
| 4–24 hours before | 50% refund |
| Less than 4 hours before | No refund |
| Companion no-show | Full refund + companion penalty |
Escrow, not trust-me
Your money is held in escrow by Cashfree until 4 hours after the session ends — a buffer for disputes before the companion is paid.
In-app chat only
Until your first session together completes, chat stays in-app and phone numbers, emails, and social handles are automatically redacted.
Report anything, fast
One tap on any booking, profile, or chat files a report — a real human reviews every one. In an actual emergency, always call 112 first.
Ready when you are
Browse verified companions in your city, or read the full safety breakdown first.