I racked up about $300, and got only one job before I realized this.
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$2,533 on Angi ads.
$1,240 earned back.
Cost Per Job Lead Tracker For Contractors
Logs every paid lead and the job it became, so a contractor sees what each booked job really cost on each lead site.
Score 5.6/10 · Not yet
Marketing and advertising
29 October 2026
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5.6 out of 10. Score 5.6/10 · Not yet
6 real complaints found and checked
3 apps. com.servicemagic.pros, Thumbtack and reddit
24 Jul. newest complaint · 2 of 6 in the last 6 months
The problem
Contractors and service pros pay for leads on Thumbtack, Angi and HomeAdvisor whether or not the job happens. One pro spent over $500 on leads that went nowhere, an electrician was charged $55 for one shared lead, a photographer sees $150 wedding leads sent to five pros, and one contractor spent $2,533 on Angi and earned $1,240. Many leads never reply, so pros only see the real cost after the money is gone.
Who it's for
Contractors and service pros who buy leads on Thumbtack, Angi or HomeAdvisor
What people are saying
have spent over $500 on leads that have gone nowhere.
This morning I was charged $55 for what looked like a simple switch replacement.
+ 3 more complaints
- com.thumbtack.pro reviewCody Hanson Thumbtack · Google Play · 2026-06-30
lots of leads you'll pay for will never get a response, sometimes the lead never responds to anyone and you'll get a refund on
- Photographer pays per lead whether or not she gets the job reddit
I see leads where 5 pros are contacted for a wedding and the lead cost is $150.
- Contractor spent more on Angi than he earned reddit
I spent $2,533 for Angi Ads and earned $1,240.
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