An Angi alternative with no per-lead fees
Angi (formerly Angie's List and HomeAdvisor) is a lead marketplace: pros pay for leads and advertising, often whether or not the job closes. Redbud Way is not a lead source. It's the tool you use to quote and collect from customers you already have, with no per-lead fee and no cut of the job (Stripe's standard fees apply to each payment). Post fixed-price services customers buy on the spot, or send a card-payment quote, and Stripe pays you out automatically.
Free means no Redbud Way subscription and no cut of your jobs. Stripe's standard fees apply to each payment, billed by Stripe to your own Stripe account. See the fees.
Redbud Way vs Angi
| Feature | Redbud Way | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Per-lead fees | None | Charged for leads, often win or lose |
| Payment fees | Stripe: 2.9% + 30¢ per card payment, +0.4% on invoices and quotes (see pricing) | Per-lead fees; no invoicing |
| Cut of your jobs | None (Stripe fees apply) | None on the job itself, but you pay for leads and ads |
| Who owns the customer | You do | The marketplace introduces them (and may send the same lead to other pros) |
| Brings you new leads | No, you bring your own customers | Yes, that is the product |
| Send invoices paid by card | Free to send; Stripe fees apply when paid | Not built for invoicing your own customers |
| Pay-to-rank / advertising | None | Paid placement and ad spend |
| Fixed-price "pay now" catalog | Public listings customers buy instantly | No, it’s a lead-and-contact flow |
| Per-job card-payment quotes | Yes, with a deposit and balance split | Not the core product |
| Recurring billing (weekly/monthly/yearly) | Yes, no subscription; Stripe fees apply | No |
| Payouts | Automatic via Stripe, about two business days after each payment | Not built for invoicing your own customers |
| Best for | Pros who already have customers and want no lead fees or cut of the job | Pros buying new leads |
This reflects Redbud Way's features and Angi's general product category. Check current Angi plans on their site before deciding. Redbud Way charges 0%; Stripe's standard fees apply to every payment (full fee breakdown).
How much does Angi cost?
- Angi pricing
- Angi charges pros for leads and advertising rather than a flat subscription. Costs vary by trade and area. Leads commonly run from around $15 to $100+ each, on top of any ad or membership spend, and you often pay whether or not the job closes.
- Redbud Way pricing
- Redbud Way charges no lead fees and takes no cut of your jobs. Redbud Way is free; Stripe’s standard fees apply when a customer pays you.
If you already have customers, Redbud Way lets you quote and collect from them with no subscription and no lead fees (Stripe’s standard fees apply) instead of paying Angi for leads. See the full Redbud Way pricing and Stripe's fees.
Competitor pricing checked October 2026. See their pricing page.
Why contractors switch to Redbud Way
- No lead fees, no ad spend. Angi makes its money selling leads and advertising. Redbud Way charges neither. Stripe’s standard fees apply only when a customer pays you.
- Own your customers. Bookings and payments happen under your own links, so your customer list stays yours instead of the marketplace’s. Repeat and referral work is yours to keep.
- Turn referrals into paid bookings. Send a service link or a card-payment quote to the customers who already found you and collect on the spot, instead of paying a marketplace to reach people you already have.
- Deposits up front. Collect a deposit before the work starts and the balance when it’s done, with your money going straight to your bank automatically.
Priced the job? Now get paid for it.
Switching from Angi? Send your customer an invoice they pay by card from the email with Redbud Way, or a quote that collects a deposit up front. It's free, and we never take a cut of your jobs; Stripe's standard fees apply, billed by Stripe.
Questions
- How much does Angi cost?
- Angi charges pros for leads and advertising rather than a single subscription. Lead prices vary by category and location, commonly from around $15 to over $100 each, on top of any ad spend, and you often pay whether or not the job closes. Redbud Way charges no lead fees and takes no cut of your jobs; Stripe’s standard fees apply only when you actually get paid.
- Is Redbud Way a lead source like Angi?
- No. Redbud Way does not sell you leads or bring you new customers. It’s the tool you use to quote and get paid from customers who already found you, with no per-lead fee and no cut of the job.
- Can I stop paying for leads and still take card payments?
- Yes. For the customers you already win, Redbud Way lets you post fixed-price services or send card-payment quotes and collect by card, with no per-lead charge. Stripe’s standard fees apply to each payment (see redbudway.com/pricing#fees).
- How do my customers pay?
- They pay by card or bank transfer as a guest from a phone or browser, with no account to create. You send a service link or a quote, they check out, and Stripe pays you out automatically.
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