Find-A-Pro vs HomeAdvisor
HomeAdvisor, like Angi, is operated by Angi Inc. and earns most of its money selling leads and memberships to contractors. Find-A-Pro charges a flat $5 per accepted request ($3 on the Pro Plan), never charges for a request you decline, and caps each request at two local pros.
| Feature | Find-A-Pro | HomeAdvisor |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for homeowners | Free — no booking fee, no markup on the job | Free to request quotes; the project price is set by the pro |
| How professionals are charged | $5 per accepted request, or $10/month plus $3 per accepted request | Per-lead fees that vary by category and market, often in the tens of dollars per lead, sold alongside optional annual memberships |
| When the professional pays | Only after accepting a request. Declining is always free. | When a lead is purchased or a contact is shared, whether or not it becomes a job |
| How many pros see your request | At most two local pros | Several pros can be sold the same lead |
| Who owns the platform | Independent — Find-A-Pro LLC, a small local business | HomeAdvisor is part of Angi Inc., the same company behind Angi |
| What verification means | Identity and email verification, plus licenses and insurance the pro self-reports | Screening varies by professional and by market |
Angi and Thumbtack pricing and policies are summarized from publicly available information and can change. Verify current pricing with each platform before you buy or subscribe.
What 10 accepted jobs cost
The same ten jobs, priced on each model. Lead platforms charge whether or not you win the work.
Where Find-A-Pro wins
- A pro who accepts 10 jobs a month pays $50 on Pay Per Request, or $40 on the Pro Plan.
- No annual membership is required to receive requests, and declining one costs nothing.
- You deal with an independent local business, not a lead broker owned by a national parent company.
Choose HomeAdvisor instead if
- You specifically want a platform owned by a large national company and already integrated with the Angi family of services.
- You are planning a large remodeling project where you want the platform to manage the whole job, not just the introduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Find-A-Pro cheaper than HomeAdvisor for professionals?
It is more predictable. HomeAdvisor professionals pay per lead, with prices that vary by category and market, plus optional annual memberships. Find-A-Pro charges $5 per accepted request, or $10/month plus $3 per accepted request on the Pro Plan, and never charges for a request you decline. Verify HomeAdvisor's current rates with HomeAdvisor before comparing.
Are HomeAdvisor and Angi the same company?
Yes. HomeAdvisor is operated by Angi Inc., which also runs Angi. Find-A-Pro is an independent platform owned by Find-A-Pro LLC, so it is not part of that group.
How many Find-A-Pro professionals contact me after a request?
At most two. You can also browse profiles and message up to two specific pros yourself, or post a request open to qualified local pros in your area.
Does Find-A-Pro charge homeowners anything?
No. Browsing, requesting quotes, messaging pros and hiring are free for customers. You only pay the professional you hire, at the price you agree with them.
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