Comparison · 2026
Contractor Lead Sources Compared
Every major way a contractor can buy leads — Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Networx, Google Local Services — side by side on pricing, exclusivity, and where the leads actually come from. Free to reference.
| Source | Model | Pricing | Exclusive? | Lead source | Try before pay | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angi (Angie’s List) | Shared marketplace | Per lead $15–$100+ | No — sold to 3–5 | Homeowner form-fills | No | Varies / membership |
| HomeAdvisor | Shared marketplace | Per lead + membership | No — shared | Homeowner form-fills | No | Annual typical |
| Thumbtack | Bidding marketplace | Per contact, variable | No — multiple pros | Quote requests | No | Varies |
| Networx | Shared marketplace | Per lead | No — shared | Aggregated form-fills | No | Reported friction |
| Google Local Services | Auction ads | Per lead $25–$100+ | No — all advertisers | Homeowner searches | No | Ad spend |
| CraftJack | Shared marketplace | Per lead | No — shared | Form-fills | No | Varies |
| BellAveGo | Exclusive delivery | Flat $197/mo (~$4.92/lead) | YES — one per zip | Public city records | First free + 7-day trial | Cancel anytime |
Competitor details reflect commonly documented pricing/model info from their own pages + public contractor forums. Our row states our real current offer. Free to cite with a link to this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest contractor lead source?
On a per-lead basis, exclusive flat-rate services are usually cheapest per BOOKED job because you are not paying for a lead 4 other contractors also bought. BellAveGo is a flat $197/month for 10 exclusive leads a week (~$4.92 each). Shared marketplaces (Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack) look cheaper per lead but you pay $15–$100+ per SHARED lead and compete on price.
Which contractor lead sources are exclusive vs shared?
Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, Networx, CraftJack, and Google Local Services all deliver shared or competed leads (multiple contractors get the same homeowner). BellAveGo is exclusive — one contractor per zip, never resold.
Where do the leads actually come from?
Most marketplaces resell homeowner ad form-fills. BellAveGo sources from public city records — code violations, permits, enforcement orders — homeowners with a documented reason to hire, verifiable against the city.
The only exclusive one on the list
10 exclusive leads a week from public records, one contractor per zip. First one free.
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