The main Angi alternatives for contractors are ContractorsNearMe.ai, a flat $20-a-month plan with no per-lead charges, and HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Houzz Pro. Angi pricing: per lead (Angi Leads) or a share of each booked job (Angi Services). The right choice depends on how you want to pay: per lead, per booked job, a flat plan, or a software subscription.
How Angi charges contractors
Angi Leads, the lead network behind HomeAdvisor, charges for each lead you receive, whether or not you win the job.
Angi Services costs nothing to join: Angi sets the price of the job, keeps a portion of what the customer pays, and pays you the listed amount.
Angi Services lists some avoidable fees, such as a charge of up to $1.99 a day for expedited payment.
Why contractors look for Angi alternatives
On Angi Leads you pay for every lead, including the ones you never win.
On Angi Services you don't set the price of the job.
Angi and its alternatives compared
ContractorsNearMe.ai
How contractors pay
Flat plan: $20 a month or $200 a year
Pay for work you don't win?
No per-lead charges
Subscription
Yes, flat; plans stop at the period end
Besides leads
Public profile, reviews, license verification, and the MyBuildX workspace
Angi
How contractors pay
Per lead (Angi Leads) or a share of each booked job (Angi Services)
Pay for work you don't win?
Yes for Angi Leads; no for Angi Services
Subscription
No subscription required for Angi Services
Besides leads
Fixed-price job booking, customer service and payment handling for booked jobs
HomeAdvisor
How contractors pay
Per lead; price varies by trade and region
Pay for work you don't win?
Yes
Subscription
Spend target per 28 days (an estimate, not a cap)
Besides leads
Lead management tools, a mobile app, profile badges
Thumbtack
How contractors pay
Per lead, at prices you set
Pay for work you don't win?
Yes
Subscription
None: no joining, annual or membership fees
Besides leads
Profile, messaging, a pro community
Houzz Pro
How contractors pay
Software subscription: $99, $199, or from $399 a month
Pay for work you don't win?
The subscription is charged whether or not you win work; ads cost extra
Subscription
Yes; most plans are 12-month contracts
Besides leads
Full project software: estimates, takeoffs, change orders, schedules, invoicing
Angi compared with its alternatives for contractors
Platform
How contractors pay
Pay for work you don't win?
Subscription
Besides leads
ContractorsNearMe.ai
Flat plan: $20 a month or $200 a year
No per-lead charges
Yes, flat; plans stop at the period end
Public profile, reviews, license verification, and the MyBuildX workspace
Angi
Per lead (Angi Leads) or a share of each booked job (Angi Services)
Yes for Angi Leads; no for Angi Services
No subscription required for Angi Services
Fixed-price job booking, customer service and payment handling for booked jobs
HomeAdvisor
Per lead; price varies by trade and region
Yes
Spend target per 28 days (an estimate, not a cap)
Lead management tools, a mobile app, profile badges
Thumbtack
Per lead, at prices you set
Yes
None: no joining, annual or membership fees
Profile, messaging, a pro community
Houzz Pro
Software subscription: $99, $199, or from $399 a month
The subscription is charged whether or not you win work; ads cost extra
Yes; most plans are 12-month contracts
Full project software: estimates, takeoffs, change orders, schedules, invoicing
ContractorsNearMe.ai
A contractor directory and marketplace: customers search free, compare profiles, license details, and reviews, and contact contractors directly.
Contractors answer leads and messages from MyBuildX, the contractor workspace, on the Contractor ID plan: $20 a month or $200 a year.
There are no per-lead charges: a customer who contacts you does not add to your bill.
Plans stop at the end of the period, and your records export to CSV first.
Customers search and browse for free, with no account needed.
A flat price you can budget, whatever your lead count.
Profiles show a Verified badge only when the license matches official state records, with the date it was checked.
Customers contact you directly; you own the conversation.
Worth knowing: Lead volume depends on your trade and market, and a newer marketplace sends fewer leads than the largest lead networks. No fixed-price job booking: you quote the job yourself.
A lead network, now powered by Angi, that matches contractors with customers by service and location. You pay for each lead you receive, whether or not you win the job, and whether or not the customer hires anyone.
Best for: Contractors with the budget and the staff to answer every lead fast, in trades where one won job covers many paid leads.
A marketplace where customers find and message local pros, who pay for the leads they receive. Joining is free, with no subscription, annual or membership fees.
Best for: Contractors who want to pay as they go and fine-tune lead prices by service.
Business software for builders, remodelers and designers (CRM, estimates, takeoffs, scheduling) with a profile on the Houzz marketplace. Houzz Pro has three plans: Design at $99 a month, Pro at $199 a month, and Teams from $399 a month. Design and Pro include one user; more users cost $50 each a month.
Best for: Remodelers and design-build firms that want project software and design-focused exposure in one subscription.
Contractors who want a high volume of small, fixed-price jobs and are comfortable with Angi setting the price.
Very large customer demand: Angi reports over 1.5 million opportunities in a month.
Angi Services jobs come pre-priced, so there is no bidding against other pros once you claim one.
Angi handles customer service on booked jobs.
Questions contractors ask
What is the best Angi alternative for contractors?
It depends on how you want to pay. If you want a flat monthly price with no per-lead charges, ContractorsNearMe.ai costs $20 a month. HomeAdvisor: per lead; price varies by trade and region. Thumbtack: per lead, at prices you set. Houzz Pro: software subscription: $99, $199, or from $399 a month.
How does Angi charge contractors?
Angi Leads, the lead network behind HomeAdvisor, charges for each lead you receive, whether or not you win the job. Angi Services costs nothing to join: Angi sets the price of the job, keeps a portion of what the customer pays, and pays you the listed amount. Angi Services lists some avoidable fees, such as a charge of up to $1.99 a day for expedited payment.
Do you pay Angi for leads you don't win?
Yes for Angi Leads; no for Angi Services. On ContractorsNearMe.ai there are no per-lead charges; the flat plan covers every lead.
Who should stay with Angi?
Contractors who want a high volume of small, fixed-price jobs and are comfortable with Angi setting the price.
