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Shared leads vs leads you own
Lead marketplaces like Angi and Thumbtack charge you for each lead, whether or not you win the job, and the same request often goes to several pros. DialBridge builds leads you own: your website, your Google profile and your reviews, with follow-up on every lead. Lead sites can fill gaps, but they stop the day you stop paying.
How they compare.
| DialBridge | Angi / Thumbtack | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the customer relationship | You. Your site, your number, your reviews | The marketplace introduces you |
| Shared with other pros | No. Leads come to you only | Often, the same request goes to several pros |
| How you pay | Flat monthly fee | Per lead or per contact, win or lose |
| Builds your Google reviews | Yes, a request after every job | Reviews mostly stay on their platform |
| Keeps working if you stop paying | Your site, profile and reviews stay yours | Leads stop |
| Speed to first lead | Live in about 3 weeks, then grows over time | Can be fast |
Last checked October 2026. Features and plans change, so check their site for the latest. Source: Angi for pros, Thumbtack for pros.
Pick based on what you need.
Angi / Thumbtack may fit better if
- You need leads this week to fill a gap
- You are testing a new service area
DialBridge fits better if
- You are tired of paying for leads that also went to competitors
- You want a lead flow you own
3 new jobs in 90 days, or we keep working for free.
Only new jobs that come through something we set up count: your new site, Google number, text-back, a revived quote, a DM or chat. Referrals and repeat customers do not count. You answer leads and mark jobs won. If the 3 jobs have not come, our work continues at no charge for up to 60 extra days.
Questions owners ask
Should I stop using lead sites?
Not on day one. Many owners keep them while their own leads grow, then cut back. We track which jobs come through what we set up, so you can see the difference.
Are Angi leads exclusive?
Usually not. Lead sites often pass the same request to several pros. Check your own account terms for the details.
YOUR NEXT JOB COULD ALREADY BE CALLING.
Let’s close the gaps.
See where jobs are slipping. Then decide what’s next.