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Not disclosed - angi.com

· 1 month ago

Homeowners can justify free review browsing and cost guides, then book directly. Contractors should not pay for leads here: 54% negative lead-quality reviews, stacked fees, and a state AG misleading-marketing settlement.

Confidence

High. Based on 30+ public sources: Trustpilot, Reddit, ConsumerAffairs, SEC filing, Vermont AG settlement, and contractor-industry reviews.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo direct usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Homeowner

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Angi Key (homeowner membership)~$30/month
Angi Leads (contractors)Per lead, varies by trade

Best for

  • Homeowners comparing local contractor reviews
  • Researching project costs before hiring
  • Casual price shopping for repairs

Not for

  • Contractors buying leads
  • Solo trades with thin margins
  • Homeowners expecting vetted, guaranteed pros
  • Anyone needing real account support

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Contractor costs combine annual dues plus per-lead fees; many spend more than expected

medium

Fee disputes handled via chat/email; refunds not guaranteed

medium

Angi Key membership runs roughly $30/month — check auto-renewal terms

low

Advertised lead pricing creates unrealistic customer price expectations for contractors

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Largest homeowner network for connecting with service pros
  • Free cost guides and pricing data for home projects
  • Real local contractor reviews for pre-hire research

Cons

  • 54% of Angi Pro reviews cite poor lead quality
  • Stacked fees make leads cost more than advertised
  • One lead often sold to multiple competing contractors
  • Vermont AG settled misleading-marketing claims for $100,000
  • Class action alleges illegal spam calls and texts

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x7security x1news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 2/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 2/5. Lead fees widely called expensive; costs exceed ad spend
  • Ease of use. No direct usability evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Huge marketplace, thin tools for pros
  • Support quality: 1/5. Users report fee fights and indifferent support
  • Security posture: 3/5. Vulnerability disclosure policy exists; no known breaches
  • 54% Negative lead-quality reviews of Angi Pro reviews, per SAVU analysis
  • ~$30/mo Angi Key membership homeowner membership tier
  • Yes Free for homeowners browsing reviews and cost guides
  • IAC-controlled Ownership public company, ticker ANGI

Pricing

Homeowner

Free

  • Browse contractor reviews and cost guides
  • Optional Angi Key membership

Angi Key (homeowner membership)

~$30/month

  • Membership perks on home services

Angi Leads (contractors)

Per lead, varies by trade

  • Per-lead fees plus annual fee
  • Lead costs widely reported as high

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Reviews skew sharply negative, especially from contractors citing lead quality, stacked fees, and billing disputes.

“This service is a complete joke!!”
ConsumerAffairs
“Never use Angi. Angi is designed to be a scam.”
Reddit, r/Construction
“Angi's list is CRAP! They just want your money and don't care”
Reddit, r/smallbusiness
Full analysis

Based on 30+ public sources: Trustpilot, Reddit, ConsumerAffairs, SEC filing, Vermont AG settlement, and contractor-industry reviews.

Homeowners: fine for free review browsing. Contractors: 54% negative lead-quality reviews, stacked fees — don't buy leads.

Methodology

Based on 30+ public sources: Trustpilot, Reddit, ConsumerAffairs, SEC filing, Vermont AG settlement, and contractor-industry reviews.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Angi Reviews | Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  2. Don't use Angi leads (review)reddit.com
    review
  3. Angi Reviews: Written By Customersconsumeraffairs.com
    review
  4. Angi Pro Review 2026: Pros, Cons & Lead Costssavullc.com
    review
  5. Angi Leads Reviews From Contractors (The Real Cost)hookagency.com
    review
  6. Attorney General Settles Dispute with Angi Over Misleading Marketingago.vermont.gov
    news
  7. Angi class action alleges spam calls and texts in violation of TCPAtopclassactions.com
    news
  8. Angi Inc. Form 10-K (SEC)sec.gov
    official
  9. Angi Pro: Get Leads, Win Jobssignup.angi.com
    official
  10. Angi Vulnerability Disclosureapis.io
    security
  11. GigNGo vs Angi: Honest Comparisonkickbackservices.com
    review
  12. What Is Angi's List and How Does It Work for Contractors?housecallpro.com
    review

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