Comparison
Angi/HomeAdvisor vs Airlocked Solutions for contractors
Compare Angi's marketplace and paid lead options with a maintained website subscription from Airlocked Solutions. Review the scope, fees and commitment for each service.
A side-by-side look for local home-service contractors.
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The short answer
Should a contractor use Angi or have their own online presence?
Angi is a home-services marketplace with lead products and advertising options. Airlocked Solutions offers a maintained 5–15 page website for $250/month plus $500 setup, with a 12-month initial commitment. GBP Management, Local SEO, Inquiry Follow-up & Reviews and Google Search Ads are separately priced options; Custom AI Solutions is custom quoted. Compare the work you need and each provider's current terms before choosing.
Comparing an Angi or HomeAdvisor offer
Start with the exact product and agreement you are considering. Confirm fees, the definition of a billable contact, any sharing, credit rules and cancellation terms directly with the provider. This page covers both names; it does not assume every product or agreement has identical terms.
Compare website and pay-per-lead costs as buying models if you are still deciding which kind of acquisition spending to evaluate.
Two models
Two models at a glance
A website subscription from Airlocked Solutions and marketplace access through Angi can serve different needs.
Airlocked Solutions
Customer accounts and assets
- Your domain
- Your Google Business Profile
- Your business data
- Your supplied assets and paid client-specific content
Your accounts remain yours. Supplied assets, business data and paid client-specific content are exported within seven calendar days after website service ends. Airlocked Solutions retains the website implementation.
Angi / HomeAdvisor
What Angi provides
- A free business profile
- Customer reviews on the Angi marketplace
- Paid lead products
- Advertising options
Angi's model is summarized from Angi's own materials; confirm details with Angi.
The verdict
Which one fits your business?
Compare the tasks you want to delegate and the fees and terms you are comfortable accepting.
Choose Airlocked Solutions if
- You want a maintained website and the option to add clearly scoped marketing services.
- You want a published monthly website fee and a defined service allowance.
- You are comfortable with a 12-month initial website commitment.
- You want a local operator in St. Charles County and the St. Louis metro handling the work.
Angi may fit if
- You want homeowner contacts through a marketplace.
- You are comfortable with the fees and agreement for your selected Angi product.
- You want a national directory listing as one channel among others.
- You are testing demand in a new area before investing in a dedicated presence.
What you get with Airlocked Solutions
What "online presence" actually means
Concrete deliverables we handle. Explore each in detail on the service pages.
A maintained website
A 5–15 page website branded with your services and photos. Copy starts with a guided interview. The build includes mobile layouts, inquiry forms and initial search fundamentals.
Google Business Profile management
Optional GBP Management is $350/month plus $300 setup for one verified profile. Includes four posts, up to eight supplied photos and up to 20 new review responses monthly.
Optional review requests
Inquiry Follow-up & Reviews is $150/month plus $300 setup. Phone and messaging charges are separate. Includes one review request when you mark a job complete. Public review responses are part of GBP Management.
Optional Local SEO
Local SEO is $1,500/month plus $750 setup. It includes GBP Management, two substantial page assignments monthly and bounded technical and listing work. It replaces the GBP fee and credits completed GBP setup.
Optional missed-call acknowledgment
The Inquiry Follow-up & Reviews add-on includes one eligible missed-call acknowledgment text, failure alerts, a monthly test and fixes to the original configuration. You answer replies. We check your existing systems before recommending it.
Reporting for selected services
GBP Management and Local SEO include monthly work reports within their published scope. Google Search Ads reporting follows its own module. No marketing outcome is guaranteed.
Hosting and ongoing maintenance
The website subscription includes hosting, technical maintenance and form monitoring. Three small content edits are included, capped at 30 minutes total per month.
One flat monthly fee
Pricing is published: $250 per month plus a one-time $500 setup fee. 12-month initial commitment; $3,500 including setup and the first 12 service months. Optional modules cost extra.
Side by side
Angi vs Airlocked Solutions, line by line
Angi's model is described in plain terms, sourced to Angi's own materials.
Core model
Angi / HomeAdvisor
A home-services marketplace with paid lead and advertising options.
Airlocked Solutions
Maintain a website subscription, with optional marketing services priced separately.
What you pay
Angi / HomeAdvisor
A free business profile is available. Paid options and fees depend on the Angi product and agreement; confirm current pricing with Angi.
Airlocked Solutions
A flat $250 per month plus a one-time $500 setup fee. 12-month initial commitment; optional services cost extra.
How contact starts
Angi / HomeAdvisor
Starts inside Angi's marketplace.
Airlocked Solutions
The homeowner contacts you directly through your website and Google profile.
Website and domain
Angi / HomeAdvisor
A business profile on the Angi marketplace. Check your selected product for any additional tools.
Airlocked Solutions
Airlocked Solutions builds, hosts and retains the website implementation. Your domain remains in your account.
Where reviews live
Angi / HomeAdvisor
On your Angi profile.
Airlocked Solutions
On your Google Business Profile.
If you stop paying
Angi / HomeAdvisor
Canceling a paid Angi service does not necessarily remove your business profile. Check your agreement for what ends and when.
Airlocked Solutions
The website implementation stays with Airlocked Solutions and hosting ends when service ends. Customer assets and paid client-specific content are exported under the published exit terms.
Best for
Angi / HomeAdvisor
Contractors who want marketplace access and are comfortable with their selected product's fees and agreement.
Airlocked Solutions
Contractors who want a maintained website with published pricing and a defined scope.
Pricing for Airlocked Solutions is pulled live from our pricing page. Angi's model is summarized from Angi's own materials; confirm current details with Angi.
What we put in writing
Two guarantees, in writing
We guarantee only what we control. No lead, ranking, or revenue promises.
The 7-Day Launch Guarantee
Your website is live within seven calendar days of completed onboarding, or your first $250 website service month is free if the delay is caused by Airlocked Solutions. Onboarding is complete when the setup fee is paid, the guided interview is complete, and required assets and access are received. Waiting for customer feedback or approval pauses the clock. One consolidated revision round is included before launch; added scope receives a separately agreed timeline. A free first month counts toward the 12-month term.
The 30-Day Guarantee
If you are not happy for any reason, email us within 30 days after your website launches to cancel. We refund website monthly fees paid to the original payment method within 10 business days of your cancellation email and release you from the remaining website commitment. The $500 setup fee is earned at launch and is retained. Optional services follow their separate terms.
When Angi is the right fit
Angi may fit if you want a business profile on a home-services marketplace or are considering paid homeowner contacts. Its offerings include lead products and advertising. Compare the current product agreement, available services and fees with your budget.
You can use a marketplace listing alongside a dedicated website. Decide how you will respond to inquiries and record their source so you can evaluate each channel using your own business data.
Common questions
Angi and HomeAdvisor, answered
The questions contractors actually ask, answered directly. Angi claims are hedged or sourced.
Is Angi worth it for contractors?
It depends on the work you need and your results from the selected product. Angi offers marketplace profiles, paid lead products and advertising. Review the fees, agreement and how you will respond to contacts. Airlocked Solutions provides a maintained website subscription; profile management and review automation are separately priced. These services can be used alongside a marketplace listing.
What's a good alternative to Angi or HomeAdvisor?
A maintained website and a separately managed business profile are another approach. Airlocked Solutions offers a website subscription with a 12-month initial commitment; profile management and review automation are separately priced.
How do contractors get customers without Angi?
A website, Google Business Profile, referrals and accurate business listings are channels to consider. Your website can explain your services, show completed work and provide a contact form. Profile management and review requests are separate tasks. Track where actual inquiries come from before deciding which channel needs more work.
Angi vs a dedicated website: which is better for a contractor?
Choose based on the service you need. Angi provides a marketplace profile and paid lead or advertising options. Airlocked Solutions builds, hosts and maintains a website under a subscription. Profile management and review automation cost extra. A marketplace listing and a dedicated website can be used together; compare their scope and terms separately.
Where do inquiries and reviews appear in each model?
Angi connects homeowners and pros through its marketplace, where customers can post reviews. A website built by Airlocked Solutions gives visitors a direct contact form. Google reviews appear on your Google Business Profile under Google's policies. Our optional review-request service sends a request; the customer decides whether to leave a review.
What are Angi's contract terms?
Check your Angi agreement for its commitment, renewal and cancellation terms, and confirm those details with Angi before signing.
How much does Angi cost per lead?
Ask Angi for current pricing for the product, service and location you are considering. Its 2025 annual report describes lead budgets, subscription packages and individual lead purchases, alongside other offerings. A basic business profile is free. Airlocked Solutions charges a website subscription fee; optional services and disclosed usage charges are separate.
Can I switch from Angi to Airlocked Solutions?
Yes. You can retain a marketplace listing while using our website subscription. We check existing systems before recommending separately priced profile or inquiry services. The website launch conditions are quoted below.
Do you guarantee more leads or better rankings?
No. The 7-Day Launch Guarantee and The 30-Day Guarantee are quoted in full on this page. They cover the website launch and satisfaction terms. Neither guarantees leads, calls, jobs or rankings.
References
Sources
Sources checked September 15, 2026. Angi's product options and agreements vary; confirm the current terms for the service you are considering.
- Angi, “How It Works” (Angi-owned). angi.com
- Angi, “Updates to Your Business Status or Profile”. Business profile retention policy.
- Angi, “Frequently Asked Questions”. Free business profiles and customer reviews.
- Angi Inc., 2025 Annual Report, business description and revenue policies (pages 6 and 56). Lead products, advertising and subscription offerings (PDF).
Angi, Angie's List, and HomeAdvisor are trademarks of Angi Inc. This page is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Angi. References identify the services being compared. Angi facts on this page are drawn from Angi's own materials as of September 2026; pricing, terms, and policies change, so confirm current details directly with Angi at angi.com before making business decisions. This page reflects the analysis and opinion of Airlocked Solutions, which has a commercial interest in this comparison, and is not legal or business advice.
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