Why it's different

Built for business owners, not shared with four competitors.

Craigslist has no ranking. Angi and Thumbtack charge a membership and per-lead fees stacked on top.

CraigslistAngi / ThumbtackThe Short List
Who it's for Mostly consumers Homeowners Small businesses
Ranking None — flat list Algorithmic, shared to 3–8 pros Proximity + trust, exclusive
What providers pay $5–10 per post, no listing $25–42/mo membership + $15–100+ per lead $20/mo flat — nothing else, ever
What requesters pay Varies by post type Nothing, but leads are shared to rivals Always free
Lead sharing N/A Sold to several competitors at once One introduction, one business
Trust layer None Reviews + background check Reviews + verified neighborhood network

For businesses that need help

  • Search costs nothing, no matter how often you use it
  • Results ranked by distance and trust, not by who bought the lead
  • Read real reviews from other neighborhood businesses first
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For businesses that provide services

  • One flat fee, never shared with competitors bidding on the same lead
  • No annual membership stacked on top of per-lead charges
  • Optional Featured Placement for businesses that want more visibility
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