HomeForeman vs. the lead-selling sites
Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Thumbtack make money by selling your information as a shared lead, which is why the phone starts ringing the second you ask about a project. HomeForemanworks the opposite way: scope your job once, get real bids, and keep your details private until you choose.
For homeowners
How you get matched
Lead-selling sites
Your details are sold as a shared lead to several contractors at once.
HomeForeman
You publish one scoped project. Contractors come to it and bid.
Sales pressure
Lead-selling sites
Three to five contractors call and text you within minutes.
HomeForeman
No calls. Bids arrive in the app, and you reach out to whoever you want.
Your contact info
Lead-selling sites
Shared with every contractor who buys the lead.
HomeForeman
Private. Your address and number stay hidden until you accept a bid.
Knowing a fair price
Lead-selling sites
No price guidance before the sales pitch.
HomeForeman
Fair local price ranges and bid analysis before you decide anything.
Whose side it's on
Lead-selling sites
Paid by contractors per lead, so selling more leads makes more money.
HomeForeman
The homeowner's advocate. We tell you when a job is DIY or when not to hire at all.
For contractors
What a lead costs
Lead-selling sites
You pay per lead, whether or not you win the job.
HomeForeman
One subscription, no per-lead fees. Free while we're in beta.
Lead quality
Lead-selling sites
The same lead is sold to your competitors; many are tire-kickers.
HomeForeman
Pre-scoped projects with photos and a scope of work. You see the bid count before investing time.
Effort to win
Lead-selling sites
Race to call first, then a sales visit to quote.
HomeForeman
Bid from the scope package. No windshield time.
Common questions
Is HomeForeman a good alternative to Angi?
Yes, if you're tired of being called by several contractors the moment you ask about a project. Angi and HomeAdvisor make money by selling your details as a shared lead. HomeForeman instead lets you scope your project once and receive bids in-app, with your contact information private until you choose a contractor.
What's the difference between HomeForeman and Thumbtack?
Thumbtack matches you with pros who pay for leads and then message you to win the job. HomeForeman flips it: you publish a clear scope of work with photos and measurements, and contractors bid on that specific job. You compare bids with fair-price analysis instead of fielding a stream of outreach.
Does HomeForeman sell my contact information to contractors?
No. Contractors see your project's photos, scope, and general area (city and ZIP), never your name, street address, email, or phone number. The exact address is shared only with the one contractor whose bid you accept.
What does HomeForeman cost?
The full homeowner app is a low monthly subscription, and the quote checker and cost guides are free for everyone. Contractor accounts are free during beta; the plan is a flat subscription for contractors, not per-lead fees.
Do contractors pay per lead on HomeForeman?
No. The model is a flat subscription rather than charging per shared lead, so contractors aren't paying for jobs they don't win. That's the core difference from the lead-selling sites.
Get bids without the sales assault
Scope your project once and let contractors compete on your terms.