Aioby is a free social marketplace where you can discover local businesses, follow businesses, read and write reviews, recommend places to friends, ask for quotes and message or WhatsApp businesses directly.
Discover local businesses near you,
in one place.
Find shops, services, deals and jobs near you. Follow the places you love, review them, and share your favourites with friends.
- Browse without an account
- Message businesses directly
- Earn Aioby Points
Berry Blend Cafe Pallur
Cafés & Coffee Shops · Mahe
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Discover local businesses near you on Aioby
Discover nearby
Businesses, products, services, offers, jobs and events, by category and city.
Contact directly
WhatsApp, call or message a business from its page. No middleman, and private chats stay between you and them.
Follow your favourites
Get updates and offers from the places you like in your feed.
Review and recommend
Write a review or a recommendation post with a photo.
Ask for quotes
Post what you need and compare quotes from local businesses.
Ask Aioby
Ask in plain words — “best biryani near me” — and get local answers.
Earn Aioby Points
Get rewarded for reviews, referrals and activity, and redeem points on Aioby.
Save what you find
Save businesses and listings to come back to later.
Join groups
Talk with people in your area about what matters to you.
How it works
Search or browse
Type what you need, or browse by category and city.
Check the details
See photos, prices, hours, reviews and whether the business is verified.
Get in touch
Message, call or WhatsApp the business directly. Aioby staff do not browse private chats, and scam warnings appear if a message asks for an OTP or advance payment.
Share the good ones
Leave a review, follow the business and send it to friends.
Help your neighbourhood find the good places
The best local recommendations come from real people.
Share on WhatsApp
Every business and listing has a share link that looks good in chats.
Post a recommendation
Tell people what is great and why, with a photo.
Be a trusted reviewer
Honest, specific reviews help others and help good businesses grow.
Places to start
Real businesses on Aioby — open one and follow it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aioby free for shoppers?
Yes. Browsing, following businesses, saving items, messaging businesses and reviewing them is free.
Do I need an account to contact a business?
You can start a WhatsApp, call or message to a business straight from its page. Creating a free account lets you follow businesses, save items, leave reviews and keep your conversations together.
How do I recommend a business to my friends?
Open the Business Page, tap share and send the link on WhatsApp. You can also write a recommendation post with a photo.
What are Aioby Points?
Aioby Points are rewards you earn for activity such as joining, reviewing, completing orders and referring friends, and can spend 500 of them to feature a listing for 7 days. They have no cash value.
Can I ask for a quote?
Yes. Post what you need and local businesses can send you quotes, so you can compare them.
Is it safe to buy from a seller I find here?
Read reviews, check for a verified badge, meet in public for in-person deals and never share an OTP or UPI PIN. See our Trust and Safety guide.
Guides
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Official resources & helpful guides
- National Consumer HelplineRegister a consumer complaint (helpline 1915)
- National Cyber Crime PortalReport online fraud and scams (helpline 1930)
- Reserve Bank of IndiaSafe digital payments and banking guidance
External government and platform sites — Aioby is not affiliated with them.
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