For cleaning providers
A Thumbtack alternative that doesn't sell you leads
Thumbtack is a lead marketplace: you pay for leads, and the same customer request can be sent to several pros at once. Guildry is a different kind of tool — a free operating system and trust layer for your business, not a lead you pay for. There is an honest trade-off: Thumbtack brings you demand (Guildry does not, yet), but with Guildry you own your customer relationships and pay nothing per lead.
Guildry vs Thumbtack, side by side
| Guildry | Thumbtack | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free provider software + a trust layer | A pay-per-lead marketplace |
| What you pay | Free during the pilot — you keep the whole invoice; card processing is yours to absorb or pass to the customer | You pay for each lead; Thumbtack publishes no price list |
| Are leads shared? | You bring your own customers — nothing to share | The same customer request can be sent to multiple pros |
| Quote → schedule → invoice → get paid | Included | Not included — Thumbtack is a lead source, not a back office |
| Who the customer hires | Guildry — and Guildry stands behind the work | You; Thumbtack is the venue, not a party to the job |
| Reviews | Count only after completed-and-paid jobs | “Verified” means the customer made contact; pros can also import Google reviews |
| Payment protection | Yes — you are paid after the work is done | Optional Thumbtack Pay; no hold, no link to the outcome |
| New customers / demand | Not in V1 — you bring your book | Yes — this is Thumbtack’s core strength |
Thumbtack details verified 2026-07-05 from thumbtack.com. Thumbtack publishes no per-lead price list; lead costs vary by category, market, and week. The rows above describe how Thumbtack’s pro leads and reviews work, not specific prices. Guildry payment and guarantee terms are in our Terms and Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Where Thumbtack genuinely wins
- Demand. Thumbtack puts you in front of homeowners who are actively looking to hire — real leads a brand-new provider does not have. Guildry does not offer this in V1.
- National scale, a strong consumer app, and cost-guide content that ranks for nearly every “how much does X cost” search.
- Distribution inside AI assistants — Thumbtack is embedded in tools like ChatGPT for “who should I hire,” a channel Guildry does not have yet.
Where Guildry is different
- Free — no pay-per-lead, and no paying for leads that go nowhere.
- You own the customer relationship, not a marketplace that resells the same request.
- Payment protection and a satisfaction guarantee on every job.
- Reviews that count only after completed-and-paid work — Thumbtack’s “verified” only means the customer made contact.
- Momentum you can steer: Guildry ships new features every week, and the roadmap is driven by its founding providers — ask for what you need and it gets built fast.
Who each is best for
Choose Guildry if…
Cleaning pros who already have a customer book (or steady referrals) and want free software plus trust features, without paying for every lead.
Choose Thumbtack if…
Pros who need new demand right now and are willing to pay per lead to get in front of customers they do not have yet.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Guildry give me leads like Thumbtack?
- Not in V1 — that is the honest trade-off. Guildry is a free operating system and trust layer, not a lead marketplace. Many pros pair a demand source with Guildry to actually run and stand behind the work.
- How much does Thumbtack cost?
- Thumbtack charges pros per lead and does not publish a price list; costs vary by category, market, and week. Guildry charges no lead fees — it is free during the founding pilot.
- Are Thumbtack leads shared with other pros?
- The same customer request can be sent to multiple pros at once. With Guildry you bring your own customers, so there is nothing to share or bid against.
- Can I use both Thumbtack and Guildry?
- Yes. A lead source brings you demand; Guildry runs the job — quotes, scheduling, invoicing, and getting paid — and backs it with payment protection and a guarantee.
- Is Guildry available outside Phoenix?
- We are launching in the Phoenix, Arizona metro and hand-picking our first founding providers. More areas follow as the pilot stabilizes.
Ready to leave the subscription behind?
Guildry is invite-only while we onboard our first founding providers in the Phoenix metro. Tell us about your business and we will get back to you within a business day.