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What is TrunkCall?

TrunkCall is a live-conversation platform that connects you with real experts — chartered accountants, doctors, language tutors, therapists, mechanics, mentors, chefs and more — over instant audio or video calls, billed per minute. Free to join. Pay only for what you actually need.

The 30-second pitch

You need help with something — tax filing, a broken car, a language you're learning, a medical question, a tricky decision. The right person to talk to exists. TrunkCall makes finding and talking to them happen in minutes, not weeks.

Open the app, search what you need, tap an expert's profile. If they're online, tap Call — they answer in seconds, billed per minute. If they're offline, schedule a session. Your money is held in escrow until the call ends. If anything goes wrong, you're refunded automatically.

Experts keep 87% of every booking. TrunkCall takes a flat 13% platform fee — no setup costs, no subscriptions, no minimums.

How TrunkCall works

  1. 1. Find an expert

    Browse 50+ professions, or search a specific need ("CA for ITR", "Spanish tutor", "talk to a mechanic"). Filter by rating, price, and language.

  2. 2. Tap to call

    Audio, video, or chat — instant if they're online, scheduled if not. No software to install. Calls happen inside the TrunkCall app.

  3. 3. Pay per minute

    Rates and fees are visible before you book. Per-minute calls bill by actual talk time. Funds are held in escrow until the call ends.

  4. 4. Rate the experience

    Leave a star rating and review. Good experts climb the rankings, so finding help gets faster every time.

Who is TrunkCall for?

If you need help

Anyone with a question worth a real human's perspective. Tax season questions, second opinions on medical issues, tutoring sessions, travel local advice, mental health support, career decisions, fixing a stuck car battery — TrunkCall has experts for all of it.

If you have knowledge to share

Anyone with expertise people will pay for. CAs filling slots between clients, doctors taking consults from home, retired professionals monetizing experience, language teachers reaching global students, content creators turning DMs into paid sessions.

Six ways to talk on TrunkCall

  • Instant audio call

    Per-minute pricing, just like a phone call.

  • Instant video call

    Same flow as audio, with video. Per-minute pricing.

  • Chat session

    Asynchronous Q&A — message the expert, get an answer back.

  • Scheduled 1:1 session

    Fixed-price session at a specific date and time.

  • Multi-chapter course

    Bundled sessions sold as a course package.

  • Group webinar / livestream

    One expert, many attendees, ticketed.

Common questions about TrunkCall

What is TrunkCall?
TrunkCall is a live-conversation marketplace where you can talk to a verified expert — chartered accountants, doctors, language tutors, therapists, mechanics, chefs, mentors and more — over instant audio or video calls. You pay only for the minutes you talk, with prices set per expert and shown before you book.
How does TrunkCall work?
Search for the kind of help you need (eg "talk to a CA about ITR"), open an expert's profile, then either tap Call for an instant audio or video call, send a chat message, or schedule a session for later. Payment is held in escrow when you book and released to the expert after the call. If the booking is rejected or disputed, you're refunded automatically.
Is TrunkCall free to use?
Joining TrunkCall as a user or as an expert is free — you only pay per call (or earn per call). TrunkCall takes a flat 13% platform fee on completed bookings, already included in the price you see. There are no subscription fees, no setup fees, and no minimums.
How is TrunkCall different from a Zoom call?
TrunkCall is the whole stack — discovery, booking, calling, billing, refunds — in one place. With Zoom you'd need an external scheduling tool, payment processor, dispute system and a way to find the expert in the first place. TrunkCall handles all of that, with native iOS and Android apps so calls ring like real phone calls.
Is TrunkCall safe to use?
Every payment is held in escrow until the call is confirmed. Experts can be identity-verified (a green checkmark on their profile). All experts have public ratings and reviews. Disputes trigger automatic refunds. TrunkCall is built on Razorpay for payments and Agora for calling — both used by millions of apps.
How much does it cost to talk to an expert?
Each expert sets their own per-minute rate or flat session fee. As of 2026, typical rates range ₹5–50/min for audio calls, ₹10–100/min for video, and ₹100+ for scheduled sessions. The exact price is always shown before you book — no surprise charges.
Can I become an expert on TrunkCall?
Yes — anyone with knowledge or experience that can help others can list themselves. There's no application or vetting bar; just complete onboarding, set your rates, and start accepting calls. Experts keep 87% of every booking after the 13% platform fee.
Where is TrunkCall available?
TrunkCall is available globally on web (trunkcall.app) and as native apps on iOS and Android. The home market is India — INR is the default currency, and 10+ Indian languages are supported. International experts and users can transact in their local currency.
Why is it called TrunkCall?
A "trunk call" is what older Indians called long-distance phone calls in the era when STD lines were a big deal. The name evokes a simpler era of dial-an-expert — but with the convenience of modern video, instant matching, and per-minute pricing.
Who uses TrunkCall?
TrunkCall users span people who need quick expert advice (tax filing, legal questions, language practice, mental health support) and experts monetizing their knowledge between or alongside their day jobs. Common professions: chartered accountants, doctors, lawyers, mentors, language tutors, therapists, fitness coaches, chefs, mechanics, and creative professionals.

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Last updated 25 April 2026