It's close: Thumbtack edges it 7.9 to 7.8, so the right pick depends on what you need. Thumbtack wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Nextdoor on 1.
Homeowners comparing quotes from local pros for repairs and projects
Homeowners and renters who want local tips, alerts and a neighborhood marketplace
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Thumbtack | Nextdoor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #9 of 12 | #11 of 12 |
| Developer | Thumbtack, Inc. | Nextdoor, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Thumbtack better than Nextdoor?
It's close: Thumbtack edges it 7.9 to 7.8, so the right pick depends on what you need. Thumbtack wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Nextdoor on 1.
Which is cheaper, Thumbtack or Nextdoor?
Thumbtack: Free for customers; pros pay Thumbtack, and you pay the pro for the job. Nextdoor: Free; supported by ads from local businesses and brands. On value for money, Nextdoor scores higher.
Do Thumbtack and Nextdoor work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Thumbtack or Nextdoor?
Thumbtack scores higher on privacy (5.7/10). App Store label says location, contact info, search and browsing history, identifiers and sensitive info may be used to track you. Play says some personal info and device IDs are shared.
Strengths and weaknesses
Thumbtack
- Covers far more trades than odd-job apps
- Cost estimates shown on many services
- Free for customers to post and compare
- Expect a flurry of messages from pros
- Heavy tracking, per its App Store privacy label
- Built for the US, 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 cost estimates, reviews and credentials, then message pros directly. A new AI flow being rolled out can scope the job from a photo or voice note. It is free for you, but pros pay to reach you, so expect follow-ups, and it tracks more than most apps here.
Full Thumbtack review
Nextdoor
- Fast local recommendations from real neighbors
- Free listings for selling and giving away items
- Useful for lost pets and local alerts
- Ad-supported feed with sponsored posts
- Discussions can turn negative or alarmist
- Tracks you across apps, per its privacy label
Nextdoor is the place to ask neighbors for a plumber recommendation, find a lost pet or catch local safety alerts and news. Address verification keeps the feed tied to your real area, a new AI search sums up years of neighbor tips about local businesses, and free listings are handy for selling furniture. The trade-offs: an ad-supported feed, threads that can turn negative, and a lot of personal data shared with the platform.
Full Nextdoor review
