RunsForYou vs. Angi: Why Contractors Are Ditching Shared Leads in 2026
Angi sells the same lead to 3–5 contractors and charges monthly membership fees plus per-lead costs. RunsForYou sells each lead to exactly one contractor and offers commission-only pricing with no membership.
Side-by-Side
RunsForYou vs. Angi: A feature-by-feature comparison.
| Feature | RunsForYou | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Lead exclusivity | One contractor, always | Shared with 3–5 contractors |
| Pricing model | Per-lead or commission-only | Membership + per-lead + "Angi Leads" |
| Monthly fees | $0 — no membership | Ongoing membership required |
| Lead replacement | Free if lead is invalid | Credit disputes only, often denied |
| Response-time advantage | Exclusive — no race | First-to-call wins, others lose |
| Quality control | Human-verified per lead | Form-fill, minimal verification |
| Contract length | Month-to-month | Annual in most markets |
| Geographic targeting | Zip-code granular | Broad service area only |
Why Contractors Switch
The three reasons Angi doesn't work long-term.
1. Shared leads make every lead a bidding war.
When Angi sells the same lead to 3–5 contractors, the homeowner ends up with five cold calls in an hour. The contractor who happens to call first usually wins. That's not a business model — that's a lottery. Our leads are sent to one contractor only, so you're never racing anyone.
2. The charge-dispute-credit cycle drains you.
Aggregators charge you for every “lead” — valid or not. You spend hours disputing bad leads and fighting for credits that often get denied. We replace any invalid lead without a dispute process. One ticket, one replacement, done.
3. You're paying for a brand that isn't yours.
Every dollar you spend on Angi builds Angi's brand, not yours. When you run direct campaigns through RunsForYou, the ad spend, the landing pages, and the homeowner relationships become assets attached to your business — not to a middleman's platform.
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