Pigybak vs Thumbtack: Which one works better for homeowners and pros?

Pigybak vs Thumbtack: Which one works better for homeowners and pros?

Thumbtack is a marketplace where pros commonly pay for leads and can set budgets and max lead prices based on service and market. Pigybak is designed to reduce friction by focusing on neighborhood coordination and a smoother path to scheduling. Thumbtack Help

Best for (quick pick)

Choose Pigybak if you want:

A neighborhood-driven workflow that prioritizes follow-through
Less “request quotes and wait” energy
Better coordination once you decide

Choose Thumbtack if you want:

Fast access to many pros across many categories
A traditional lead marketplace where pros manage lead pricing and budgets Thumbtack Help+2Thumbtack Help+2

Key differences at a glance

Category	Pigybak	Thumbtack
Primary vibe	Neighborhood coordination + workflow	Quote requests + lead marketplace
How pros pay	Pigybak positions around repeatability	Thumbtack explains paying for leads/opportunities and controlling max lead prices Thumbtack Help
Competition dynamics	Pigybak aims to reduce drop-off	Thumbtack marketplace, with pros managing budgets and lead prices Thumbtack Help
Best when	You want the project to actually land	You want lots of bids quickly

What is Thumbtack?

Thumbtack’s help docs explain how pros pay for leads and how pros can set max lead prices and budgets. Thumbtack Help

The biggest practical difference

Thumbtack is strong at “get options fast.”

Pigybak should win on “get it scheduled and done without chaos.”

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Thumbtack’s help docs explain paying for leads and opportunities. Thumbtack Help+1

Thumbtack describes max lead prices and budgets to control spending. Thumbtack Help+1

Pigybak is a better fit if the priority is coordination and completion, not just quote collection.

Have any Questions?

Fill Your Details:

I, [Customer Name], hereby authorize Pigybak to include my name, phone number, and address in their database. I also opt-in to receive notifications about upcoming services in my area. I validate that the information provided is accurate and represents my personal information, not others.

By providing this authorization, I understand and agree to the following terms:

Profile Setup:

I authorize Pigybak to set up a profile on my behalf, which may include my name, phone number, and address.

Notification Opt-In:

I consent to receiving notifications from Pigybak about upcoming services in my area via text message.

Opt-Out Option:

I acknowledge that I have the option to opt out of receiving notifications at any time. I can do so by directly contacting the contractor or managing my preferences in the Pigybak app.

Contact Information Sharing:

I authorize Pigybak to share my contact information with the contracted service providers for the purpose of facilitating service delivery.

No Third-Party Sharing:

Pigybak agrees not to share my information with third parties without obtaining separate authorization from me.

Terms and Conditions Updates:

I understand that Pigybak may update the terms and conditions, and I agree to review them periodically for any changes.

Pigybak Mobile Application Terms:

I acknowledge that the standard terms and conditions of the Pigybak mobile application, which can be found at www.pigybak.com/privacy-policy, apply to this authorization.

I acknowledge that this authorization is voluntary, and I have read and understood the terms outlined above. By providing my information, I consent to the terms above.