Gathr is the better app overall, scoring 8.6 to 8.2. Gathr wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Thumbtack on 1, with 1 tied.
Couples and hosts planning weddings or parties with many guests and events
Homeowners comparing quotes from local pros for repairs and projects
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Gathr | Thumbtack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #3 of 10 | #7 of 10 |
| Developer | The Big Head | Thumbtack, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Strengths and weaknesses
Gathr
- Free for you and your guests, with no ads
- Handles multi-day weddings with many functions
- Guests reply without installing anything
- The planner app is iPhone and iPad only
- No registry or wedding website builder
Gathr handles the whole guest side of a wedding or party: invitations guests answer from a link, RSVPs, a checklist, a budget and a schedule for every function, from mehendi to reception. A co-host can plan alongside you. Guests need no app, and nobody pays a fee. It is less of a wedding website builder than Zola, but for organising the guest list it is excellent and free.
Full Gathr review
Thumbtack
- Covers far more trades than odd-job apps
- Price estimates shown on many services
- Free for customers to post and compare
- Expect a flurry of messages from pros
- US only, and pro quality varies
Thumbtack connects you with local professionals for bigger home jobs, from plumbing and cleaning to landscaping and remodels. You describe the project, compare price estimates, reviews and credentials, then message pros directly. It is free for customers, but pros pay to reach you, so expect several follow-up messages and calls after you post a request. It is only available in the US.
Full Thumbtack review
