Contractors pay $50–150/week for shared leads on Thumbtack and Angi. Earshot costs $29/mo flat and uses AI to find customers who are already looking for you — exclusively.
We're confident enough to put the numbers next to each other. Here's exactly how each platform compares.
| Earshot | Thumbtack | Angi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $29 – $149 flat | $50–150/week ($200–600/mo) | $300–600/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee | Pay per lead | Monthly membership + pay per lead |
| Lead exclusivity | ✓ Exclusive — yours only | ✕ Shared with 3–5 contractors | ✕ Shared with multiple pros |
| Lead source | AI finds people actively asking for help online | Homeowner submits project request | Homeowner submits project request |
| Lead intent quality | High — AI filters for location + urgency + fit | Mixed — no pre-qualification | Mixed — no pre-qualification |
| Speed to contact | Automated — Earshot reaches out in minutes | Manual — you see it, you call | Manual — you see it, you call |
| Bidding / competition | Zero — no bidding wars | Yes — competing with 3–5 other pros | Yes — competing with multiple pros |
| Contracts / lock-in | Cancel anytime — no commitment | No contract, but spend is unpredictable | Often requires annual membership |
| Monthly spend control | 100% predictable | Unpredictable — can spike $2,000+ | Partially predictable (but per-lead adds up) |
| Outreach automation | ✓ AI-drafted personalized messages | ✕ Manual — you write everything | ✕ Manual — you write everything |
| Setup time | 2 minutes | 30–60 minutes (profile, verification) | 60+ minutes (extensive profile, background check) |
| Annual cost (10 leads/mo) | $348/year | $2,400–$7,200/year | $3,600–$7,200/year |
Thumbtack and Angi pricing based on published rates and contractor surveys. Actual spend varies by trade and location.
Earshot is the best Thumbtack alternative for local service contractors. Instead of paying $50–150/week for shared leads that go to multiple competitors, Earshot charges a flat $29/mo and uses AI to find customers who are already online asking for your exact service in your area — then reaches out on your behalf automatically.
Yes. Earshot is a significantly cheaper and more effective alternative to Angi for plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, roofers, and other skilled trades. Angi's combination of membership fees and per-lead costs often adds up to $300–600/month, with no exclusivity. Earshot starts at $29/month with exclusive, AI-found leads.
HomeAdvisor (now merged with Angi) charges for every lead and sends that same lead to multiple contractors simultaneously. Earshot doesn't wait for homeowners to submit requests — instead, AI actively monitors community forums, social media, and local groups for people who are already asking about your services. You get the lead first and only you get it.
Earshot works for any local service business: plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, roofers, landscapers, house cleaners, painters, general contractors, handymen, pest control, auto repair, and more. During setup, you tell Earshot your trade, service area, and ideal customer — the AI tailors its signal detection accordingly.
Yes. Earshot has no contracts and no lock-in. Cancel anytime. Unlike Angi's annual memberships or Thumbtack's unpredictable weekly spend, you're never locked in with Earshot.
Setup takes about 2 minutes. You tell Earshot your trade, location, and ideal customer. The AI starts scanning immediately. First signals typically appear within 24 hours depending on activity in your area.
AI scans Reddit, Nextdoor, and local groups 24/7. Exclusive leads. $29/mo flat. No credit card required.
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