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Roger vs Thumbtack
On Thumbtack you contact pros and pick one; pros pay for leads. On Roger you describe the problem once and one pro is booked.
| Topic | Roger | Thumbtack |
|---|---|---|
| Who hears about your job | Roger:One pro, picked by Roger. Nobody else gets your details. | Thumbtack:You can contact several pros about the same job. Each lead shows the pro how many pros you contacted. |
| How pros pay | Roger:Pros pay a fee only when a job closes, or a flat monthly plan. No per-lead fees. | Thumbtack:Per lead: automatic leads within a weekly budget, or opportunities charged when the customer responds. |
| What you end up with | Roger:A booked time, confirmed in the app. | Thumbtack:Quotes and messages from the pros you contacted, then you hire one. |
| Fee to the homeowner | Roger:None. Card held at booking, charged after the job. | Thumbtack:Free to find, contact and hire. You pay the pro directly. |
| If the pro doesn't show | Roger:If your pro doesn't show, Roger books another pro for free. | Thumbtack:Depends on the pro and Thumbtack's own policies. |
| Size | Roger:Newer and smaller. Bookable where a verified pro is live; many trades are coming soon in many areas. | Thumbtack:A large, established network across the US. |
The fair version
Thumbtack lets you shop around and compare quotes, and it has far more pros than Roger today. Roger skips the shopping: one pro, a price range up front, a booked time.
Sources (checked 11/11/2026)
- Housecall Pro: What is Thumbtack and how it works for contractors
- Housecall Pro: Thumbtack vs. Angi (checked 10/2026)
Roger is not affiliated with Thumbtack. Thumbtack is a trademark of its owner. Other comparisons: Roger vs Angi, Roger vs HomeAdvisor.
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