Looking for a HomeAdvisor alternative?

Plenty of good companies advertise on HomeAdvisor and do fine. But if the shared-lead treadmill isn't working for you, here's an honest look at how HomeAnswer is different — and where each model fits.

How HomeAdvisor generally works

Pay-per-lead. HomeAdvisor's own materials describe pros being charged per lead, win or lose — leads are commonly distributed to multiple companies.

Billed for the lead even when you never reach the homeowner
The same homeowner can be sold to several competitors
Aggressive sales outreach is a common contractor complaint

Based on publicly described models and common contractor feedback; check current terms directly — they can change.

How HomeAnswer works

Homeowners come to us researching a real project — what it costs, what to do. When they ask to be connected, the call goes to one pro.

Exclusive calls — never shared, never resold
No monthly fee, no contract, no cancellation fee
Billed only on connected, duration-qualified calls
Exact per-call rate shown before you fund anything
Weekly budget cap and one-click pause

Run us side by side.

Most pros don't switch overnight — they test. Check whether your trade and area are open, see your exact rate, and compare cost-per-job after 30 days.

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