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Thumbtack for business

Lead marketplace for local service pros.

Home services · thumbtack.com

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Cost to list
Free + paid
Free listing, paid upgrades
Approval
Editorial review
Link type
No link to your site
Checked on a live listing
Shows up in searches for
14 business types
Best #3, pool builders
Popularity
Tranco #7,692
#248 of 1,712 directory sites
Countries
United States

Checked Oct 20, 2026 · 2 sources

Is Thumbtack worth it?

Our reading of the measured data, not a score.

Yes, for some

Yes, for pool builders, roofers, and photographers and a few more.

Thumbtack made Google's top 10 in 17 of the 276 buyer searches we ran for the 69 business types it accepts. It didn't show up for accountants, addiction treatment centers, alternative medicine practitioners, and 53 other types. A basic listing is free; paid options are sold on top.

What works

  • The #4 widest Google reach of the 1,807 directories we track
  • The basic listing is free
  • Busier than most directory sites: #248 of 1,712 by Tranco

Watch out for

  • Not in Google's top 10 for accountants, addiction treatment centers, alternative medicine practitioners, and 53 other types; use those industries' own directories
  • Paid upgrades are sold on top of the free listing
  • Listings don't link to your site, so there is no SEO link value

Measured fit, by business group

How often Thumbtack made Google's top 10 in our US buyer searches for the types it accepts.

  • Home services & trades 12/72

    Some · 18 types

  • Weddings & events 4/28

    Some · 7 types

  • Real estate 1/20

    Some · 5 types

  • Health & wellness 0/48

    Not seen · 12 types

  • Food, drink & hospitality 0/32

    Not seen · 8 types

  • Legal, finance & insurance 0/20

    Not seen · 5 types

  • Automotive 0/12

    Not seen · 3 types

  • Education & childcare 0/12

    Not seen · 3 types

  • Community & nonprofit 0/12

    Not seen · 3 types

  • Beauty & fitness 0/12

    Not seen · 3 types

  • Pets 0/8

    Not seen · 2 types

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Where Thumbtack shows up when people search

We ran 399 real buyer searches (Google US, desktop) for 100 business types on Oct 20, 2026 and recorded which directories made the organic top 10. Local packs and ads are not counted.

Show all 14 business types

Accepts but didn't rank for: Tutors (0 of 4).

Local types where it didn't rank: Accountants, Addiction treatment centers, Alternative medicine practitioners, Architects, Auto body shops, Auto repair shops, Bars and breweries, Cafes, Campgrounds, Car dealers, and 46 more.

"Among directories" is its position among the directories we track that appeared for that business type, by searches appeared in, then best spot. How we measure

What Thumbtack costs and who can list

As stated on Thumbtack's own pages or reported by a named source. Checked Oct 20, 2026.

Who can list

Census audience: local pros (all trades, events, lessons) · United States

Pricing

Free + paid options

  • 'There's no charge to join, no annual fees and no membership fees.' No subscription cost; pros pay for leads and control their lead pricing/budget, subject to applicable Platform Fees.
Approval
Editorial review. Self-serve: 'Sign up for free' and set services, pricing and lead budget; profiles can display a 'Background checked' badge. Review timeline not stated.
Link attribute
No link to your site. We checked a live listing on Oct 20, 2026: thumbtack.com/ca/daly-city/handyman/golden-bay-home-services/service/593028653590241292.
Sources

Prices and rules change; the linked pages are the authority.

How to add your business to Thumbtack

  1. 1

    Prepare your details

    • Business name, address and phone written exactly as on your Google Business Profile and website
    • Primary category, plus the services you actually offer
    • Opening hours, service area and website URL
    • Real photos: storefront or vehicle, team, finished work
    • Access to the business phone or email, in case it verifies ownership
    • A way to ask real customers for reviews (never buy them)

    Our standard checklist for this kind of site (industry directory), not a list published by Thumbtack.

  2. 2

    Open the claim page

    thumbtack.com/pro
  3. 3

    Approval: editorial review

    Self-serve: 'Sign up for free' and set services, pricing and lead budget; profiles can display a 'Background checked' badge. Review timeline not stated.

  4. 4

    Check the watch-outs

    3 things to know before you claim.

Thumbtack alternatives

Ranked by the same evidence: Google top-10 appearances for the business types Thumbtack serves, then audience fit, then Tranco popularity.

  1. 1

    Yelp

    Review platform

    In Google's top 10 for 40 searches across 14 of the same business types, led by handymen and plumbers (best #1).

    Free + paidTranco #715Nofollow link

  2. 2

    Angi

    Home services

    In Google's top 10 for 10 searches across 7 of the same business types, led by pool builders and handymen (best #2).

    Free + paidTranco #5,817Dofollow link

  3. 3

    Houzz

    Home services

    In Google's top 10 for 8 searches across 4 of the same business types, led by pool builders and interior designers (best #3).

    Free + paidTranco #3,499Nofollow link

  4. 4

    Care.com

    Home services

    In Google's top 10 for 7 searches across 2 of the same business types, led by cleaning services and tutors (best #1).

    PaidTranco #12,932Nofollow link

  5. 5

    WeddingWire

    Weddings events

    In Google's top 10 for 6 searches across 3 of the same business types, led by wedding vendors and photographers (best #2).

    Free + paidTranco #14,244Nofollow link

  6. 6

    HomeAdvisor

    Home services

    In Google's top 10 for 5 searches across 4 of the same business types, led by pest control companies and roofers (best #3).

    Free + paidTranco #7,816Dofollow link

  7. 7

    Facebook Pages

    Social profile

    In Google's top 10 for 5 searches across 4 of the same business types, led by home inspectors and pool builders (best #2).

    FreeTranco #3 (host)Nofollow link

  8. 8

    Instagram

    Social profile

    In Google's top 10 for 5 searches across 3 of the same business types, led by photographers and event planners (best #5).

    FreeTranco #13 (host)Nofollow link

Questions about Thumbtack

Is Thumbtack worth it for a business?

Yes, for pool builders, roofers, and photographers and a few more. Thumbtack made Google's top 10 in 17 of the 276 buyer searches we ran for the 69 business types it accepts. It didn't show up for accountants, addiction treatment centers, alternative medicine practitioners, and 53 other types. A basic listing is free; paid options are sold on top. This is our reading of the measured data.

How much does a Thumbtack listing cost?

Free + paid options. What we found: 'There's no charge to join, no annual fees and no membership fees.' No subscription cost; pros pay for leads and control their lead pricing/budget, subject to applicable Platform Fees.. Checked Oct 20, 2026.

Is a link from Thumbtack dofollow?

No link to your site, as reported in our census.

How do I add my business to Thumbtack?

Start at thumbtack.com/pro. Approval: editorial review (Self-serve: 'Sign up for free' and set services, pricing and lead budget; profiles can display a 'Background checked' badge. Review timeline not stated.). Have your details ready first (see "How to list" above).

What are the best Thumbtack alternatives?

Ranked by the same evidence: Yelp, Angi, and Houzz. The full list of 8 is above, with the searches each one appeared in.

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