Thumbtack
Depends on your product. Genuinely high-intent demand for service businesses, but you pay for leads rather than results — treat it as a paid acquisition channel with a CAC to measure, not as a directory listing.
9.4M monthly visits · Free + paid upgrades (third-party figures, sourced 2026-08-30).
Who actually reads it
Consumers with a specific job to be done — a plumber, a photographer, a tutor — at roughly 9.4M monthly visits. Intent is extremely high: people arrive ready to hire, which is why professionals are willing to pay per lead.
What a strong listing looks like
A complete pro profile with photos, reviews and fast response times, plus disciplined targeting so you are not paying for leads you cannot serve. Response speed materially affects how often you are matched.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Creating a pro profile is free; you pay to respond to leads. We could not verify the current lead-pricing mechanics from a primary source, so check Thumbtack's own pro pricing before you budget.
Is this a directory?
Not really. It is a lead marketplace — the listing exists to receive paid job matches, and there is no citation value to speak of.
Is there an API?
No public listing-creation API for pros.