For pros · Angi alternative
A Angi alternative with no lead fees.
Job Hound is a free alternative to Angi Leads for home service pros: requests cost nothing, with no annual agreement, no monthly lead budget and no card on file. Angi charges for leads, and a single request can be matched with up to five pros. Many pros use both.
- Free for homeowners
- No lead fees for pros
- Rankings can't be bought
Side by side
Job Hound vs. Angi
Contract
Angi: Annual subscription or pay-per-lead
None
Cost per request
Angi: Charged per lead; price varies
$0
How many pros get it
Angi: Up to five pros
Only the pros the homeowner picks
From their published terms
How Angi charges pros
- Angi doesn't publish a standard lead price. Pricing varies by type of work, location and demand.
- Pros on an annual subscription pay a monthly lead budget set by contract. Pros without one are billed weekly for leads received.
- The monthly budget isn't always a hard cap, and leads you don't win are still charged.
- A request may be matched with no more than five pros.
- Pay-per-lead pros can request credits for some problems, like invalid contact details or a lead outside their ZIP codes.
Job Hound
How Job Hound charges pros
$0
Per request · no cap · no card on file
No signup fee, lead fee, credits or paid placement. Lead Dog earns 1% only on payments a customer chooses to make through the platform.
Side by side
Job Hound vs. Angi for pros
| Item | Job Hound | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Contract | None | Annual subscription or pay-per-lead |
| Cost per request | $0, with no cap | Charged per lead; price varies |
| How many pros get it | Only the pros the homeowner picks (up to three), separately | Up to five pros |
Where Angi is stronger
- One of the biggest names in home services, with a large homeowner audience.
- Control over job types and ZIP codes, plus some leads you can review before paying.
- An established review history homeowners recognize.
Where Job Hound is different
- Requests are free, so there's no lead budget and no annual agreement.
- No charge when a homeowner doesn't respond or hires someone else.
- Rankings can't be bought.
- Win the job, then schedule, estimate and invoice it in Lead Dog, included free.
Should you switch?
Keep Angi if
If Angi books you profitable work, keep it, and read your agreement's renewal and budget terms each year. Track cost per booked job, not cost per lead.
Add Job Hound because
Add Job Hound as a free channel alongside it. There's nothing to sign and nothing to pay. Job Hound is newer, so request volume depends on your trade and area.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Angi the same as HomeAdvisor?
HomeAdvisor is affiliated with Angi and has done business as Angi Leads and HomeAdvisor Powered by Angi, according to the FTC.
What was the FTC order against HomeAdvisor?
In 2023 the FTC finalized an order requiring HomeAdvisor to pay up to $7.2 million in redress to service providers and barring false or misleading claims about its leads. You can read the FTC's announcement in the sources below.
Can I use Job Hound and Angi at the same time?
Yes. Job Hound doesn't require you to leave any other platform or sign a contract.
Will I get as many requests as on Angi?
We can't promise that. Job Hound is newer, and demand varies by trade and area. Because requests are free, trying it costs nothing.
Sources
- Housecall Pro, Thumbtack vs. Angi for contractors (reviewed October 2026, based on each platform's help center)
- FTC, proposed order requiring HomeAdvisor to pay up to $7.2 million (2023)
Last checked 2026-11-11. Angi sets its own terms and changes them; confirm current terms with Angi before you sign up or cancel.
Try it free. Keep what works.
Setup takes a few minutes. No signup fee, no per-lead charge, no credits and no card on file.