Now opening across Chennai
Your neighbourhood, all in one place.
Find homemade food, groceries, repairs, tuition and more from people near you. Then call them or chat on Peple — it’s free.
- Free to use
- Android, iPhone or browser
- Deal directly with sellers
Categories on Peple
- Fresh Food
- Grocery & Essentials
- Dairy & Daily Needs
- Bakery & Homemade Food
- Ready to Eat
- Meat & Seafood
- Health & Organic
- Flowers & Gifts
- Pets
- Home & Lifestyle
- Electronics
- Fashion
- Home Services
- Home Care
- Beauty & Wellness
- Repair & Maintenance
- Education
- Transport
- Events
- Professional
What you can find
Everything your neighbourhood has to offer.
The grocery shop, the tailor and the person selling from home are already near you. Peple puts them all in one place.
Things to buy
Market
Products from people and shops near you — homemade food, fresh produce, groceries, gifts and more.
- Homemade food
- Cakes
- Mangoes
- Cold pressed oils
- Plants
Help you can book
Services
People nearby who can repair, cook, teach, stitch or care — with the times they are available.
- Daily cook
- Plumber
- Tailor
- Tuition
- AC service
Local shops & sellers
Businesses
Shops, professionals and home businesses. Each has one page showing everything they offer.
- Grocery
- Salon
- Cab
- Bakery
How it works
Find someone nearby in three steps.
From “who can help me with this?” to talking to them — in under a minute.
- 1
Pick your area
Choose your neighbourhood, or let Peple use your location. You’ll only see what’s close by.
- 2
Search or browse
Type what you need, or look through the Market and Services. Tap anything to see prices, hours and photos.
- 3
Call or chat with them
Log in with your mobile number, then tap Call or Message. Agree the details with them directly.
Try searching for anything you need
New · Chat on Peple
Message sellers and neighbours, right inside Peple.
Ask about a product, send a photo of what you need, or plan things with your neighbours in groups. No need to share your phone number.
- Ask a seller anythingTap Message on a business, product or service. The chat shows what you’re asking about, so the seller knows straight away.
- Your area’s communityEvery neighbourhood has its own community on Peple, with groups such as Residents. Join in, or start your own group.
- Photos and videosSend a photo of what you need fixed, or the cake design you want. Sellers can reply with pictures too.
- Quick group pollsPlan a building clean-up or pick a caterer. Choose whether voters’ names are shown or kept anonymous.
Every business, one page
Know what to expect before you get in touch.
Each business on Peple has its own page with everything they offer, their prices and their hours.
- Who they areTheir name, area, and whether they sell products, offer services, or both.
- When they’re openTheir weekly hours, and whether they’re open right now.
- How you get itDelivery, pickup or a home visit — and how they take payment.
- How to reach themTap Call, or tap Message to chat with them on Peple.
Safety
Local, direct, and safe.
Peple helps you find people nearby and talk to them. It doesn’t take orders or payments — you deal with them directly.
See who’s open right now
Businesses set their hours, so you know who is open before you get in touch.
Real mobile numbers
Everyone logs in with a mobile number and a one-time code sent by SMS.
Your number stays private
Chat on Peple without giving out your phone number.
Easy to share, easy to find again
Every business, product and service has its own link. Send it to a friend or save it for later.
Report or block anyone
See something wrong in a listing or a chat? Report it and our team reviews it. You can also block anyone from messaging you. Accounts that break the rules are restricted or removed.
Android & iPhone
Get the Peple app.
Peple works in any browser, but the phone app makes chatting easier. Download it free and log in with your mobile number.
- Know when someone repliesGet a notification on your phone when a seller or neighbour messages you.
- Find people you already knowAllow access to your contacts to see which of them are on Peple, and message them in one tap. You can turn this off anytime.
- Invite friends and familyNot on Peple yet? Send them an invite by SMS straight from your contacts.
- One account everywhereLog in with the same mobile number on your phone or in a browser. Your chats and favourites come with you.
For businesses
Have something to sell or offer?
Create a free Peple page for what you sell or the services you offer. Neighbours can find you, call you, or message you on Peple.
- Products, services, or both
- Your hours and open status
- Customer messages in Chat
- A link you can share
How do I get Peple?
Download the Peple app for your phone, or open app.dev.peple.in in any browser — no download needed. It’s the same account either way.
Do I need an account?
You can look around without one. To call or message someone, log in with your mobile number and the one-time code we send by SMS.
Does it cost anything?
No. Finding businesses, calling them and chatting on Peple are all free.
Do I pay or order through Peple?
No. Peple helps you find someone nearby and talk to them. You agree the order or visit with them directly and pay them yourself.
Which neighbourhoods are on Peple?
Peple is opening neighbourhood by neighbourhood in Chennai. If yours isn’t ready yet, the app shows you the nearest neighbourhoods that are.
I sell something or offer a service. Can I join?
Yes. Log in with your mobile, add what you offer and your hours, then share your page. Home businesses, shops, professionals and freelancers are all welcome.
Your neighbourhood, all in one place.
Get the app or open Peple in your browser, pick your area and see who is nearby. It’s free.