Pigybak vs Thumbtack: Which one works better for homeowners and pros?
Pigybak is best for non-urgent projects where coordinating with neighbors creates big savings and convenience, while Thumbtack is best for urgent, one-off help when you need a pro quickly.
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:
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A neighborhood-driven workflow that prioritizes follow-through
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Less “request quotes and wait” energy
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Better coordination once you decide
- Group deal unlocks
Choose Thumbtack if you want:
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Fast access to many pros across many categories
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A traditional lead marketplace where pros manage lead pricing and budgets Thumbtack Help
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
Pigybak is best for non-urgent projects where coordinating with neighbors creates real savings and fewer headaches.
Thumbtack is best for urgent, one-off jobs when you need a pro quickly.
Thumbtack’s help docs explain paying for leads and opportunities. Thumbtack Help
Thumbtack describes max lead prices and budgets to control spending. Thumbtack Help
Pigybak is a better fit if the priority is coordination and completion, not just quote collection.
