An Angi alternative for homeowners
If you’ve submitted a request and then had several contractors call at once, you’ve seen how shared lead models work. Lynknester takes a different approach: posting a job is free, and each job goes to one pro at a time: the first offer is exclusive and only moves to the next pro if unanswered.
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Free for homeowners. Pros join free and pay 15% only on completed jobs, so they compete on the work, not on buying leads.
Lynknester vs Angi: side by side
| Platform | For homeowners | How pros pay (per public sources) | Is your request shared? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynknester | Free to post a job. | Free to join. 15% only on completed jobs. No lead fees, no contracts. Optional Preferred Listing US$99 (C$139, £75, A$149)/mo. | Each job goes to one pro at a time. The first offer is exclusive; it only moves to the next pro if unanswered. |
| Angi / HomeAdvisor | Free to submit a request. | Pay per lead, priced by task, location and demand; leads aren’t guaranteed jobs (Angi help centre). The FTC described a $287.99 annual membership plus per-lead fees (FTC, 2023). | Shared: Angi says each request is matched with no more than five pros (Angi help centre); HomeAdvisor says up to four (HomeAdvisor how-it-works page). |
What this means for you
On a shared model, several pros may pay for the same request, so you can get multiple calls quickly. Some homeowners like that; others find it overwhelming. In 2023 the FTC ordered HomeAdvisor to pay $7.2 million over how it marketed leads to pros (FTC, 2023). On Lynknester, pros pay nothing until they complete a job, so they aren’t paying to race each other to your phone.
How Lynknester works for homeowners
- Post your job free. Describe the work and your location.
- Hear from a pro. Each job goes to one pro at a time. The first offer is exclusive; it only moves to the next pro if unanswered.
- Compare and hire. Check licences, insurance and references before you hire, as you would anywhere.
A note on honesty: Lynknester is new and we operate in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. Established platforms have bigger audiences and many reviews. We won’t show inflated numbers; what we can promise is the model above.
Competitor details come from the public sources linked above and can change. Angi and HomeAdvisor are trademarks of their owners. Lynknester is not affiliated with them. Trade pros: see our pro fee comparison.
FAQ
Is Lynknester free for homeowners?
Yes. Posting a job is free.
Will my request be sent to lots of pros?
No. Each job goes to one pro at a time. The first offer is exclusive; it only moves to the next pro if unanswered.
How do pros pay on Lynknester?
Pros join free and pay 15% only on completed jobs. An optional Preferred Listing costs US$99 (C$139, £75, A$149) per month.
Is Lynknester affiliated with Angi?
No. Angi and HomeAdvisor are trademarks of their owners. Lynknester is not affiliated with them; we name them only to compare models.
Where do the competitor details come from?
From each company’s public pages and regulators, linked on this page. They can change, so check each platform for current details.
Got a job? Post it free
Free for homeowners. Pros join free and pay 15% only on completed jobs, so they compete on the work, not on buying leads.