The Social Economy

Stop buying.
Start borrowing.

Your friends have what you need. Mooch lets you lend, borrow, and track items with the people you trust. Save money, reduce waste, build community.

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MOOCH
LEND • BORROW • TRACK
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🎁 Free Items
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The Great Gatsby
Marcus Williams
free
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Plant Cuttings
Marcus Williams
free
⏰ Available To Mooch
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Vintage Camera
Sarah Chen
borrow
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Power Drill
Sarah Chen
borrow
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Home
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Activity
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Friends
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Inventory
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Messages
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$847 saved this year
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12 friends sharing
10,000+
Items Shared
$2.4M
Saved by Users
4.8★
App Store Rating
5,000+
Active Communities
Features

Everything you need to share smarter

Mooch makes borrowing from friends as easy as sending a text.

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Virtual Inventory

Create a catalog of items you're willing to share—tools, books, camping gear, kitchen gadgets, and more.

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Trusted Networks

Connect only with friends you know and trust. Your inventory stays private to your personal network.

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Smart Tracking

Never lose track of your stuff. See who has what and get automatic reminders when items are due back.

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Easy Requests

Browse what's available and request items with one tap. In-app messaging makes coordination simple.

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Give Away Items

Have stuff you no longer need? Mark items as free to claim and declutter while helping friends.

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Activity Dashboard

Track your lending and borrowing history. See your impact and manage all transactions in one place.

How It Works

Start sharing in 3 simple steps

Get up and running in less than 5 minutes.

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Connect with friends you trust

Invite people from your contacts or share your unique invite link. Mooch is built on real relationships—you only share with people you know.

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Add items to your inventory

List things you're willing to lend—power tools, kitchen appliances, camping gear, books, sporting equipment. Snap a photo, add a description, done.

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Borrow, lend, and track

Browse what your friends have available. Request items with one tap. Mooch tracks everything and reminds you when it's time to return.

💰 See how much you could save

Select items you might borrow instead of buy this year

Your potential annual savings
$0
Plus the environmental impact of buying less stuff!
What People Share

See what's possible

Here's a sample of what Mooch communities are sharing

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Power Drill
Mike's Garage
Available
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4-Person Tent
Adventure Alex
Available
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Instant Pot
Chef Sarah
Borrowed
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Atomic Habits
Jordan's Library
Available
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Mountain Bike
Trail Tom
Available
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Circular Saw
Builder Bob
Borrowed
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Stand Mixer
Baker Beth
Available
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Ski Boots (10)
Slope Sam
Available
Testimonials

Loved by sharers everywhere

See what our community has to say

★★★★★

"I borrowed a pressure washer, camping gear, and a ladder this year alone. Saved over $600 and made some great memories with neighbors I barely knew before!"

MR
Marcus R. Austin, TX
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"As a minimalist, I love that I don't have to own everything. My friend group shares tools, books, and kitchen gadgets. It's changed how I think about stuff."

JL
Jamie L. Portland, OR
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"Perfect for our college friend group. Someone always has what you need, and the tracking feature means you never forget who borrowed your stuff."

TK
Taylor K. Boulder, CO
Blog

Sharing tips & stories

Learn how to get the most out of the sharing economy

Mooch mascot Featured

50 Things You Should Borrow Instead of Buy

From power tools to party supplies, here's our ultimate guide to items that make more sense to borrow than own. You'll be surprised how much you can save.

Jan 15, 2025 8 min read
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Community

How One Neighborhood Saved $50,000 in a Year

A community in Austin, Texas used Mooch to transform how they share—and the results are incredible.

Jan 8, 2025 5 min read
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Tips

The Etiquette of Borrowing: 7 Rules to Live By

Be the friend everyone wants to lend to. These simple rules will make you a borrowing pro.

Dec 28, 2024 4 min read
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Sustainability

The Environmental Impact of Sharing vs. Buying

Every item borrowed is one less manufactured. Here's the real data on how sharing helps the planet.

Dec 20, 2024 6 min read
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FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know about Mooch

Yes! Mooch is completely free to download and use. We believe sharing should be accessible to everyone. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers.
Mooch includes built-in tracking and reminder systems. You can see who has your items at any time and send return reminders with one tap. Plus, since you only share with friends you trust, this rarely happens. The social accountability of real friendships is powerful!
Only the friends you personally connect with can see your shared inventory. Your items are never visible to the public or strangers. You have complete control over who joins your sharing network.
Almost anything! Popular categories include tools, camping and outdoor gear, kitchen appliances, books, sporting equipment, party supplies, electronics, games, and more. If it's something you'd lend to a friend, it belongs on Mooch.
Unlike rental services, Mooch is completely free—you're sharing with friends, not strangers. Unlike Buy Nothing or Facebook groups, Mooch is purpose-built for lending with proper tracking, reminders, and inventory management. It's the organization your friend group needs.

Ready to start sharing?

Download Mooch for free and connect with your friends today.

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