Comparison

HomeGuide vs BuildZoom

HomeGuide lands on Depends, and BuildZoom lands on Worth it.

HomeGuide

Depends

Confidence: Medium

Homeowners can browse pros and cost guides for free, but quality signals are mixed and homeowner reviews are thin.

Worth it

Confidence: Medium

Buy if you're a homeowner planning a remodel or custom build . it's free and backed by permit data.

HomeGuide versus BuildZoom
Compare	HomeGuide	BuildZoom
Verdict	Depends	Worth it
Best for	Homeowners comparing local pros	Homeowners planning remodels
Who it's not for	Contractors needing exclusive, high-intent leads	Small handyman-level repairs . overkill
Privacy	No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.¹¹	No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; no dedicated security page, third-party trust score 86/100.
Support quality	Refund disputes dominate complaint sites	No support evidence in sources
Public sentiment	Sentiment splits: some pros praise the lead flow, while others report unrequested listings, pricey leads, and refund fights.^⁵	Third-party scans report mixed review sentiment averaging 3.8 across available feedback.¹⁶
Biggest gotcha	Pay-per-lead: $40-$200+ per lead whether or not it converts to a job.¹⁰	Guess: free for you means contractors pay . expect follow-up sales calls after requesting quotes.¹⁴