Thumbtack connects homeowners with vetted local pros for cleaning, repairs, remodeling and more. Compare prices and reviews, then book. See features, pricing…
Free for customers to search, compare, and book. Professionals pay on a lead-based model, paying when they connect with prospective customers; lead costs vary by category, location, and competition.
Verified
Not yet
Last updated
August 15, 2026
SMBWeb AppiOSMobile AppAndroidFreelancersAPI
Thumbtack is an online marketplace that connects people who need home and local services with the professionals who provide them. Homeowners start by describing the project they need done, then browse local pros, compare their profiles, price estimates, and customer reviews, and message or book the pro that fits their budget and timeline. The platform spans a broad range of categories, including home cleaning, handyman work, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping and lawn care, painting, remodeling, moving, and events, so it can act as a single starting point for most 'to-do list' projects around a home.
For consumers, Thumbtack is free to use: searching, viewing pro profiles, reading reviews, and requesting quotes carry no cost, and the company positions the experience around making it easier to care for a home. For service professionals, Thumbtack operates on a lead-based model in which pros create a business profile, set the services and areas they cover, and pay when they connect with prospective customers who reach out through the platform. This gives independent contractors and small local businesses a demand channel without the overhead of running their own paid advertising. Thumbtack is available on the web and through native iOS and Android apps, and it also exposes a developer API for partners, making it accessible across the devices customers and pros already use.
Key Features
Find & compare local pros — Describe your project and browse local professionals, comparing profiles, price estimates, and customer reviews before you hire.
Message & book services — Message pros directly, request quotes, and book home and local services across cleaning, repairs, remodeling, landscaping, moving, and events.
Business profile & lead delivery — Pros create a business profile, set the services and areas they cover, and receive targeted customer leads through the marketplace.
Reviews & reputation — Collect and display customer reviews to build trust and win more work.
Web, mobile apps & developer API — Use Thumbtack on the web or via native iOS and Android apps, with a developer API available for partner integrations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Free for customers to search, compare quotes, and read reviews before hiring
Broad coverage across home, repair, cleaning, events, and remodeling categories in one place
Transparent pro profiles with prices, reviews, and messaging so you can vet before booking
Available on web plus native iOS and Android apps for on-the-go booking
Lead-based model gives independent pros a low-overhead way to find local customers
Cons
Pros pay per lead, which can get expensive and isn't guaranteed to convert into booked work
Service quality and availability vary by pro and by geographic area
Consumer pricing is only an estimate until a pro confirms the final quote
Primarily focused on the US market rather than global coverage