Angi is one of the largest home services marketplaces in the U.S. Here's how it compares to FixaPros for homeowners.
Angi (formerly Angie's List and HomeAdvisor) operates as a lead generation platform where contractors pay for leads and homeowners get matched. With millions of users, they have scale — but that scale comes with tradeoffs including more competition per lead and a history of sending homeowner info to dozens of contractors at once.
| Feature | FixaPros | Angi (Angie's List) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to homeowners | Free — always | Free (basic) / $29.99/mo (premium) |
| Lead visibility | First 15 minutes: up to 3 matched pros; visibility expands if unclaimed | See provider's current terms |
| License and insurance | Document review status shown when available | See provider's current terms |
| Background checks | No platform-wide background-check claim | See provider's current terms |
| Contractor network size | Live count on the For Pros page | See provider's current figures |
| Instant booking | Yes — Instant Book available | Yes — Angi Services |
| Lead claim | Price shown before claim; contact details unlock after a successful claim | See provider's current terms |
| Cost guides / education | 160+ free cost guides | Articles and guides available |
FixaPros gives up to three matched contractors a first-look window of 15 minutes. If a request remains unclaimed, its visibility expands; a successful claim then locks the request to that contractor. Check each provider's current terms for its lead distribution model.
Max 3 Matches
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Always Free
No subscription or hidden fees for homeowners
FixaPros covers 167,000+ local service pages — verified, licensed pros in every major US city:
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