Peer-to-peerCamera
rentals
Camera
The peer-to-peer camera gear rental platform with a social feed. Rent your gear, discover new gear, and showcase your work.
Monetize your idle equipment, discover new gear, and showcase your work through our social feed.
1,000+ photographers
Already sharing and renting gear
Supporting gear from top brands
Everything you need to rent and share gear
From gear management to social sharing, we provide all the tools you need to monetize your equipment and discover new gear.
Gear Library & Analytics
Manage your camera equipment inventory with photos, descriptions, and rental prices. Track performance, rental income, and optimize your listings.
Social Feed & Community
Share your photography work with an Instagram-style feed. Connect with photographers, follow creators, and build your professional network.
Rental Marketplace
List your gear for rent and discover equipment from other creators. Secure payments and insurance protection included.
Secure Payments
Stripe-powered payment processing with escrow protection. Get paid securely when your gear is rented out.
Insurance Coverage
Comprehensive insurance protection for both gear owners and renters. Peace of mind for every transaction.
Mobile App
Full mobile experience with camera integration for easy gear photography and instant social sharing.
Everything you need to rent and share gear
From gear management to social sharing, we provide all the tools you need to monetize your equipment and discover new gear.
- Gear Library ManagementUpload photos and details of your camera equipment. Set rental prices, availability, and descriptions. Track performance and optimize your listings with built-in analytics.
- Social Feed & CommunityShare your photography work with an Instagram-style feed. Tag gear in your posts to help others discover equipment through real-world usage examples and build your professional network.
- Secure Rental MarketplaceList your gear for rent and discover equipment from other creators. Secure payments with escrow protection, comprehensive insurance coverage, and transparent user ratings.
- Mobile-First ExperienceFull mobile experience with camera integration for easy gear photography and instant social sharing. Progressive Web App support for native app-like functionality.
How it works
Start monetizing your camera gear in just 3 simple steps
1. Add your gear
Upload photos and details of your camera equipment. Set rental prices and availability.
2. Share your work
Post your photography with gear tags. Help others discover equipment through your content.
3. Start earning
Get rental requests and earn money from your idle equipment. Secure payments guaranteed.
Experience the Difference
Without Villo
Start From Scratch
Spend weeks building basic components and designing email templates
Complex Integrations
Struggle with authentication providers and payment gateway setups
Manual Processing
Build your own job scheduling system and handle background tasks
Basic SEO
Miss out on important SEO features and struggle with search rankings
Database Headaches
Deal with database setup, migrations, and storage configuration manually
Technical Debt
Risk building without proper structure, leading to maintenance issues
With Villo
Ready-to-Use Components
Get access to 100s of pre-built, responsive UI components (powered by shadcn/ui) and email templates
Authentication & Payments
Secure login system and payment processing ready out of the box
Background Processing
Efficient job queues and scheduled tasks handled automatically
SEO Optimization
Built-in SEO features, sitemaps, and structured data for better rankings
Database & Storage
Pre-configured database setup with migrations and file storage solutions
Developer Experience
Well-documented codebase with TypeScript and best practices implemented
Why Choose Villo Over ShareGrid?
More features, lower fees, and a modern social-first approach. 33% lower commission + social features
Villo
Modern camera gear rental platform
- Instagram-style social feed
- Gear tagging on posts
- Community features (follow, like)
- Mobile-first design
- PWA support
- Advanced search & filters
- Real-time messaging
- Comprehensive insurance
- Secure escrow payments
- Analytics dashboard
- Gear condition tracking
- Multi-location support
- API access
- White-label options
- 24/7 customer support
- Transparent pricing
- Lower commission fees
ShareGrid
Traditional rental platform
- Basic gear listings
- Standard search
- Email notifications
- Basic insurance
- Payment processing
- Booking management
- User reviews
- Customer support
- Location-based search
- Web platform only
- What's missing:
- No social feed
- No gear tagging
- No community features
- No mobile app
- Higher commission (15%)
- Limited discovery options
- No real-time chat
- Basic analytics only
- No PWA support
- Limited customization
Studio & Enterprise
Perfect for photography studios and large equipment owners
- Multi-user accounts
- Bulk gear management
- Custom branding
- Advanced analytics
- Dedicated support
- API integration
What photographers are saying
monetizing their gear and discovering new equipment through our platform.
View all testimonialsSarah Chen
Wedding Photographer
Villo has completely transformed my business. I've earned over $3,000 renting out my backup cameras and lenses that were just collecting dust.
Marcus Rodriguez
Commercial Videographer
The social feed is brilliant - I can showcase my work and people can see exactly what gear I used. It's like Instagram meets equipment rental.
Emma Thompson
Portrait Photographer
I love being able to try expensive lenses before buying them. Rented a 70-200mm f/2.8 for a weekend shoot and it was perfect for the job.
James Wilson
Event Photographer
The insurance coverage gives me peace of mind when renting out my gear. The platform handles everything - payments, protection, communication.
Lisa Park
Fashion Photographer
As a gear owner, I've built a steady income stream from my equipment. The community aspect makes it feel like more than just a rental platform.
Alex Kim
Documentary Filmmaker
The gear discovery through the social feed is incredible. I found the perfect camera setup for my documentary project through someone's post.