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Angi vs Thumbtack.
Both are free for homeowners and work nationwide. Angi lets you choose which pros get your request, up to five, and charges pros through subscriptions and lead fees. Thumbtack covers more categories, beyond home services, and charges pros per lead with no membership. Pick Angi for home projects across many trades, Thumbtack for breadth.
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- No lead fees for pros
- Rankings can't be bought
At a glance
Angi vs Thumbtack
Cost for homeowners
Angi: Free basic use
Free
Thumbtack
What pros pay
Angi: Subscriptions and lead fees
Per lead, no membership fee
Thumbtack
Pros per request
Angi: Pros you choose, up to five
Limited, with no published cap
Thumbtack
Side by side
How Angi and Thumbtack compare
| Angi | Thumbtack | Job Hound | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost for homeowners | Free basic use | Free | Free |
| What pros pay | Subscriptions and lead fees | Per lead, no membership fee | Nothing for leads |
| Pros per request | Pros you choose, up to five | Limited, with no published cap | 1 or 3 matched pros |
| Services covered | Home projects of almost every kind | 500+ categories, including events and lessons | 9 common home services |
| Where it works | Nationwide | Nationwide | Growing by metro |
Pick Angi if
- Your project is a home project, from repairs to remodels
- You want to choose which pros receive your request
Pick Thumbtack if
- You need something beyond home services, like lessons or event help
- You want one app for home projects and everything else
Where Job Hound fits
If you want quotes from pros who didn't pay for your request, add Job Hound. It's free, nobody can pay to rank higher, and your request goes to 1 or 3 matched pros.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Angi or Thumbtack cheaper for homeowners?
Both are free to use. The difference is what pros pay: Angi through subscriptions and lead fees, Thumbtack per lead. Pros cover those costs somewhere, often in their prices.
How many pros will contact me?
On Angi you choose, up to five pros. Thumbtack says it limits competition but doesn't publish a number. Job Hound sends each request to 1 or 3 matched pros.
Is Angi the same as HomeAdvisor?
They're the same company, Angi Inc. HomeAdvisor's pro product is now called Angi Leads.
Sources
- Housecall Pro, Thumbtack vs Angi for contractors (checked October 2026)
- Angi, A note from Angi CEO Jeff Kip (homeowners choose their pros, up to five)
- Housecall Pro, What is Thumbtack and how does it work
Last checked 2026-11-11. Platforms change their pricing and policies; check each site for current details.
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