TexContractor vs Angi, Thumbtack, Yelp & Craigslist
Why pay to reach customers who are already around you? Here is how each site works for local service pros and for customers, using what each company says on its own pages.
| How pros pay | How customers reach the pro | |
|---|---|---|
| TexContractor | Listing your service is free. No per-lead fees and no commission. | Customers find you by service and city, then text you directly. No middleman, no bidding against other pros for a lead. |
| Angi | Pros are charged per lead, from a monthly budget they set. Angi says lead prices vary by task, location and demand. | Angi matches homeowners with pros and sends the pro the lead. |
| Thumbtack | Pros pay for leads. Thumbtack lets pros set a maximum lead price in their settings. | Customers request quotes and pros pay to receive those leads. |
| Craigslist | Posting in the “services offered” section costs $5 per post in the US. | Customers browse posts by city and contact the poster. Posts expire and have to be posted again. |
| Yelp | A basic Yelp business page is free. Yelp sells advertising to show a business more often. | Customers read reviews and contact the business through Yelp or directly. |
For pros
Already paying for posts or leads? Add a free TexContractor listing too. Customers in your city can find you by service and text you directly.
List your service freeFor customers
No need to search for hours. Find local pros by service and city, look at their profile and text them directly for a quote.
Find a local proFacts about other companies checked: November 2026. Source: Angi billing FAQ (Angi help center), Thumbtack community: How leads are priced, Craigslist posting fees, Yelp for Business.
Angi, Thumbtack, Yelp and Craigslist are trademarks of their owners. TexContractor is not affiliated with them. Their prices and rules can change; check their sites for the latest.