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Job Hound vs HomeAdvisor.
HomeAdvisor is part of Angi, and its pro side is now called Angi Leads. It's free for homeowners; pros pay a membership fee plus a price per lead that varies by trade and location. On Job Hound, pros never pay for leads and can't pay to rank higher. HomeAdvisor covers far more project types nationwide.
- Free for homeowners
- No lead fees for pros
- Rankings can't be bought
At a glance
Job Hound vs HomeAdvisor
Cost for homeowners
HomeAdvisor: Free
Free
Job Hound
What pros pay
HomeAdvisor: A membership fee plus a price per lead
None
Job Hound
How pros are ranked
HomeAdvisor: Angi's own matching
By service record
Job Hound
Who gets your request
HomeAdvisor: Pros you choose, up to five, per Angi
1 or 3 matched local pros
Job Hound
Side by side
How Job Hound and HomeAdvisor compare
| Job Hound | HomeAdvisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for homeowners | Free | Free |
| What pros pay | None. Pros never pay for leads | A membership fee plus a price per lead |
| How pros are ranked | By service record. Pros can't pay to rank higher | Angi's own matching |
| Who gets your request | 1 or 3 matched local pros | Pros you choose, up to five, per Angi |
| Where it works | Growing metro by metro | Nationwide |
| Services covered | 9 common home services | Many more project types |
Choose Job Hound if
- Pros don't pay lead fees, so there's no lead cost to recover in your quote
- Nobody can buy a higher spot in the results
- Your request goes to 1 or 3 matched pros
- Typical visit prices are shown up front when pros list them
HomeAdvisor may be the better pick if
- You live somewhere Job Hound doesn't cover yet
- You need roofing, remodeling or another service Job Hound doesn't list yet
- You want one place for almost any home project
FAQ
Common questions
Is HomeAdvisor the same as Angi?
They're the same company. HomeAdvisor and Angie's List merged into what's now Angi Inc., the consumer brand was unified under Angi, and HomeAdvisor Pro has been renamed Angi Leads.
Is HomeAdvisor free for homeowners?
Yes. Homeowners don't pay to find pros. Pros pay to be featured, through a membership fee and a price per lead.
How many pros will contact me?
Angi says homeowners now choose which pros receive their request, up to five. On Job Hound, each request goes to 1 or 3 matched pros.
Sources
- Angi Leads Pro Help (formerly HomeAdvisor Pro)
- ConsumerAffairs, HomeAdvisor reviews and FAQ
- Angi, A note from Angi CEO Jeff Kip (homeowners choose their pros, up to five)
Last checked 2026-11-11. Platforms change their pricing and policies; check each site for current details.
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