Gati vs other movers
A no-nonsense comparison of what you get with Gati versus typical local movers and aggregator platforms. We won't pretend to be cheapest — but we'll show you why we're worth it.
The honest comparison
Three options most Indians choose between: a verified national mover, a local neighbourhood mover, and an aggregator app. Here's how they really stack up.
| Feature | Gati | Local mover | Aggregator app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-move home survey | Free, in-person or video | Sometimes | Phone-based estimate only |
| Quote format | Written, locked, no surprises | Verbal, often revised | Initial estimate, vendor decides final |
| Crew on payroll | Yes, background-verified | Daily wage labour | Whoever the vendor sends |
| Insurance included | ₹2-5 lakh standard | Usually ₹50,000 if any | Varies by vendor |
| GPS tracking | Live link via SMS/WhatsApp | No | Sometimes |
| Damage rate (last 10,000 moves) | 0.3% | ~5-8% industry avg. | Varies wildly |
| Claims settlement | 7 working days | Often disputed | You vs vendor |
| IBA approval | Yes | No | Varies |
| GST registered & invoice | Yes (HSN 9968) | Often no | Yes, on platform |
| Hidden charges | None | Common (loading, floor, etc.) | Vendor adds on the day |
| Customer support | Direct, dedicated supervisor | Owner's mobile | App support → vendor |
| Same-day support if issue | Yes | Maybe | Ticket → 24-48 hrs |
| Starting price (2 BHK local) | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000-15,000 |
Honest recommendations
We'd rather you choose right than choose us. Here's our genuine advice.
Choose Gati when...
Your move includes anything fragile or expensive. You're crossing cities. The total contents value is over ₹2 lakh. You can't be at both ends. You want predictability.
A local mover is fine when...
You're moving 1 BHK within 5 km. Mostly basic furniture, no fragiles. You're available all day to supervise. You have time to negotiate and inspect.
Aggregator apps work when...
You're shipping a small load (under 50 cubic ft). You're flexible on timing and crew quality. You're comfortable resolving issues yourself.
You're not paying for trucks — you're paying for predictability
A local mover might quote ₹6,000 and end up at ₹14,000 with damages worth ₹8,000 you can't recover. An aggregator might match you with whoever was free that day. Gati costs more upfront — and saves you in three places: time, damages, and stress.
For most families, that math works. For some, it doesn't. Both are okay. We'd just rather you make an informed decision either way.