Angi leads reviews from contractors are mostly negative. On Trustpilot, the Angi Leads page has a 1.9 out of 5 score from more than 37,000 reviews, and the most common complaints are shared leads, leads that never answer, and hard-to-cancel contracts. Angi can still bring in work for some pros, but it works best as one source of jobs, with your own website and Google profile doing the heavy lifting.
Prices checked October 2026. Angi does not publish its prices for pros, so every number below comes from contractors and review sites. Always confirm current prices with Angi before you sign anything.
How Angi Leads works
Angi is a home services marketplace. It used to be two brands, Angie's List and HomeAdvisor. Homeowners fill out a request for a job, like a roof repair or a new water heater. Angi then sends that request to pros who cover that type of job and that ZIP code.
You pick your job types and your service area. You do not get to look at a lead and decide if you want it first. When a request matches your settings, Angi charges you for it automatically.
Angi also sells Angi Ads, which promote your profile, and has an Angi Approved badge. Angi says you need at least a 3 star average to advertise. In July 2026 Angi launched a test version of an AI Front Desk tool to help pros follow up with leads and book them. In its August 2026 results, Angi said more pros are moving to a subscription product, but it has not shared the terms.
What Angi leads cost in 2026
Angi does not post a price list for pros. Here is what contractors and review sites report. Your price depends on your trade, your town and the size of the job.
| Cost | Reported price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lead (most trades) | About $15 to $85 or more, up to about $100 in some markets | Contractor reports and review sites |
| HVAC leads | About $35 to $90 | Valley Marketing Group, citing LeadTruffle and 7ten Marketing |
| Plumbing leads | About $20 to $85 | Valley Marketing Group |
| Electrical leads | About $18 to $70 | Valley Marketing Group |
| Remodeling and general contracting leads | About $40 to $100 or more | Valley Marketing Group |
| Annual membership | About $300 a year | Contractor reports |
| Angi Ads | About $300 or more a month | Contractor reports |
| Upfront lead credit deposit | About $300 to $1,500 | Valley Marketing Group, citing Improve & Grow |
On Trustpilot, individual pros report spending anywhere from $280 to $1,500 a month. The membership fee is reportedly charged whether you win jobs or not. For a deeper look at the numbers, read our guide on how much Angi and HomeAdvisor leads cost.
What contractors say in Angi Leads reviews
We read through recent Trustpilot reviews from pros and articles that collect contractor feedback. The same few complaints come up again and again.
- Leads are shared. Reports say each lead goes to 3 to 8 pros at once, and up to 16 for roofing. Hook Agency says you usually compete against about three other contractors. The first pro to call often wins.
- Some leads never answer. Pros on Trustpilot describe paying for leads that do not pick up, fake contact details, and low close rates.
- Contracts are hard to leave. Recent Trustpilot reviews describe 12-month lock-ins and a $1,000 early termination fee. Hook Agency cites a contractor who reported a 35% early termination fee. Angi does not publish its contract terms, so treat these as reports.
- Charges can keep coming. Some pros say they were still billed after they asked to cancel.
- Disputes are slow. Hook Agency reports that it is hard to get credit for a bad lead and that support waits can be long.
Hook Agency also notes that Angi has faced class action lawsuits in the past over fake leads and charges. We are not saying those claims were proven. It is just part of the history many pros bring up.
What Angi does well
To be fair, Angi has real strengths. Lots of homeowners know the name and use it to find help. You do not have to build a website or run ads to get your first requests. If you are new and need jobs this month, Angi can put your phone number in front of people who want work done right now.
Angi also fits some businesses better than others. Pros who can answer the phone within minutes, who have someone in the office to call leads back, and who do jobs big enough to absorb the lead cost tend to do better. If you do $8,000 remodels, one $80 lead that turns into a job pays for a lot of misses.
Who should think twice about Angi
- You work alone and are on a roof or under a sink most of the day. If you cannot call back fast, another pro usually gets the job first.
- Your average job is small. A $60 lead for a $200 job leaves little room for the leads that go nowhere.
- You do not want a long contract. Reports of 12-month terms and cancel fees are a real risk for a small shop.
- You want customers who look for you by name. Angi leads come from Angi, and the homeowner may never remember who you are.
How to decide if Angi is worth it for you
- Ask Angi for the price per lead in your trade and ZIP codes, and get it in writing.
- Ask about the contract length, the cancel fee and how to dispute a bad lead before you pay a deposit.
- Track every lead in a simple sheet: date, cost, did they answer, did you quote, did you win.
- After 60 days, divide what you spent by the jobs you won. That is your real cost per job.
- Compare that number with the cost of building your own lead sources, like your Google profile and website.
If you are also weighing Thumbtack, our guide on Thumbtack vs Angi for contractors walks through how the two differ.
Angi compared with building your own leads
The big difference is who owns the lead. When a homeowner finds your Google Business Profile or your website, they call you and only you. Nobody else gets their number. You pay for the system that brings them in, and each extra call does not cost more.
| Option | How you pay | Who gets the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Angi Leads | Pay per lead (reported $15 to $100), plus a reported membership | Shared with other pros |
| Your own website and Google profile | Your time, or a monthly service | Only you |
| Bricked Up Systems | $297 a month, no contract, no setup fee | Only you, we never sell or share leads |
Questions contractors ask
- Are Angi leads exclusive? Reports say no. Each lead usually goes to several pros at once, and roofing leads may go to as many as 16.
- Does Angi publish its lead prices? No. Angi does not post a rate card for pros, so the prices in this article come from contractors and review sites.
- Can I cancel Angi anytime? Angi does not publish its contract terms. Many pros report 12-month commitments with an early termination fee, so ask before you sign.
- Can I get a refund for a bad lead? Some pros get credits, but many reviews say disputes are slow and often denied.
- Should I quit Angi right away? Not always. If it brings you profitable jobs, keep it while you build your own lead sources, then decide with real numbers.
Where Bricked Up Systems fits
Bricked Up Systems builds the lead sources you own. For $297 a month with no contract, you get a 25 to 35 page website, local SEO, Google Business Profile work, missed-call text back, follow-up on open quotes, a CRM and review requests after every job. Every lead is yours alone. Some pros keep Angi running while their own system grows, then cut back when their phone rings from Google. You can book a free audit to see where your leads come from today.