A Thumbtack alternative for homeowners
Thumbtack lets you contact local pros, who pay for leads. Lynknester works differently: pros join free and pay only when they complete a job, and your request is an exclusive lead rather than one many pros pay to answer.
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.
Lynknester vs Thumbtack: 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. |
| Thumbtack | Free to search and contact pros. | No subscription; pros pay per lead or contact, priced by job, market and competition (Thumbtack for Pros). Pros report around $91 to $130+ per lead (pro reports on Reddit). | Pros report several pros being charged for the same request (pro reports on Reddit). |
What this means for you
Lead fees are a cost of doing business, and pros generally have to recover them in their prices. On Lynknester, a pro’s cost is 15% of a completed job and nothing for jobs they don’t win. That doesn’t automatically mean a lower quote, so compare quotes as you normally would.
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. Thumbtack is a trademark of its owner. 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 Thumbtack?
No. Thumbtack is a trademark of its owner. 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.