Peer-to-peer rentals · Tallinn
Trust your neighbour, skip the store.
ShareShelf lets you rent everyday things from people nearby: a drill for one evening, a tent for a weekend, a camera for a project. Owners earn from gear that sits idle.
Rent it. Use it. Return it.
Cordless drill with bits
- Price
- €4 / day
- Deposit
- €40, returned after check
- Distance
- 350 m · Kalamaja
- Owner rating
- 4.9 · 12 rentals
Example listing from the prototype
The idea
Most things we buy are used only a few times
People in Tallinn buy tools, camping gear and electronics for one job, then store them for years. Borrowing from friends works, until the friend does not have it or you do not want to ask again.
Spent on items used 1–3 times
That is what our survey respondents paid for things they hardly use.
A fair day price for a drill
Renting for a day costs a fraction of buying, and nothing needs storing.
Items we own ourselves
ShareShelf connects neighbours. The things already exist; we help them get used.
How it works
Four steps, from search to return
Find it nearby
Search by item and see what neighbours have, with price, deposit and distance.
Book and pay
Choose the days and pay in the app. The deposit is held, not sent to the owner.
Pick up and check
Meet the owner, test the item together and tick the handover checklist.
Return and rate
The owner checks the item and taps “Accepted”. The deposit is released and you rate each other.
If you need something
- Get it for a day or a weekend, close to home
- Pay much less than buying it
- No favours to ask, no storage needed
If you own something
- Earn from camping, sports or photo gear that sits idle
- Rent only to verified people, with a deposit
- Check every item at return before closing the rental
Prototype
See it in action
Our clickable prototype shows the full flow. Pick a screen or let it play.
Trust and safety
Built around the main worry: damage
Damage is what people worry about most when they rent from a stranger. So every rental follows the same clear rules.
Verified people
Every user confirms who they are before the first rental.
Deposit on every rental
The deposit covers small damage and is released only after the owner accepts the item.
Check at handover and return
A short checklist and photos at pickup make it clear what condition the item was in.
Two-way ratings
Renters and owners rate each other after every rental.
Items up to €500
At the start, item value is capped at €500 to keep the risk small.
Help with disputes
If something goes wrong, our team helps both sides reach a fair result.
Early access
Join the waitlist
ShareShelf launches soon in Tallinn. Leave your email and be among the first to rent and lend.
First access in your area
We open district by district. People on the waitlist get invited first.
Founding member badge
A badge on your profile that shows you were with us from the start.
Launch updates
Short news about the pilot, new categories and the launch date. No spam.
About 3 minutes: a short survey with your email at the end. We use your email only to invite you. Read our privacy notice.
Partners
Become a partner
We are looking for partners in Tallinn for our pilot. Here is what we can do together.
Universities and dorms
- Together
- A shared campus shelf where students rent what they need for a day.
- You get
- Students save money, and less stuff piles up in dorm rooms.
Rental shops and repair workshops
- Together
- Item checks, repairs after damage, and gear that is not on ShareShelf yet.
- You get
- New customers from our users and paid repair jobs.
Clubs and communities
- Together
- Sports, hiking and photo clubs share gear between members through ShareShelf.
- You get
- A simple way to lend club gear with a deposit and clear rules.
For now, leave your email at the end of our short form and mention your organisation. We will contact you.
Team
Four EUAS students building ShareShelf
We study at the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences and take part in the SFF START programme. Tech, design and research in one team.
Aleksandr Gomžin
Product owner, backend
Marat Filippov
UX/UI design
Anik Joy
Frontend development
Md Tanzirul Islam
Marketing, user research
FAQ
Questions and answers
How much does it cost?
The owner sets the daily price. ShareShelf adds a small service fee to each rental. Joining and listing items is free.
What if the item gets damaged?
Both sides check the item at handover and return. Small damage is covered by the deposit. In bigger cases, our team helps both sides agree on a fair solution.
How does the deposit work?
The deposit is held when you book and released after the owner confirms that the item came back in good condition.
Who can rent and lend?
Anyone aged 18 or over who confirms their identity. Verified users and two-way ratings keep the community safe.
What can I list?
Everyday items worth up to €500: tools, camping and sports gear, cameras, party equipment and more. Unsafe or illegal items are not allowed.
How do pickup and return work?
You agree on a time and place in the chat, meet the owner and check the item together. At return, the owner taps “Accepted” to close the rental.
When and where does ShareShelf launch?
We start with a pilot in Tallinn. Join the waitlist to get an invite as soon as your area opens.
Is there an app?
Not yet. You can try our clickable prototype today. It runs in the browser on your phone, so there is nothing to install.
Get involved
Help us shape ShareShelf
Take the survey
Three minutes, anonymous unless you choose to leave your email. Tell us what you would rent, lend and pay.