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BidWise vs HomeAdvisor

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BidWise vs HomeAdvisor

Ask what is included, when contact information is shared, and what fees apply. Review each provider's current terms for yourself.

The BidWise workflow

  • Photos + budget: See the project before you bid.
  • Clear scope: Submit a price and optionally specify inclusions, exclusions, availability, warranty details, and site visit requirements. Homeowners can compare bids side by side on the web.
  • No lead fees: No charge to review or lose a job.
  • Pay on acceptance: Free-plan platform fee is 5% of the accepted bid unless waived. Service payment is separate.

Questions to ask any platform

What does a bid include? When are charges due? Who handles the service payment? Are homeowner contact details private until a decision is made?

Verify HomeAdvisor's current terms directly: Home page and Pro information. We do not assert their current rates or practices here.

Current BidWise terms

Know the BidWise platform fee

Free plan: 5% on accepted bids unless an introductory waiver applies, rounded to the nearest whole dollar with a $1 minimum. Pro: $14.99 per month with no accepted-bid fees. Contractor service payments are separate.

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Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

How does BidWise charge contractors?

During the first 3 signup calendar months, the first 5 submitted bids in each UTC calendar month have no accepted-bid fee. Additional bids remain available during those months and are charged a 5% accepted-bid fee only if accepted (rounded to the nearest whole dollar, $1 minimum). After that introductory period, submitted bids remain available and the same 5% accepted-bid fee applies only when a bid is accepted. Losing or unwon bids have no fee. BidWise Pro costs $14.99 per month for unlimited bids with no accepted-bid fees. This policy applies to all contractors; prior pricing does not carry over.

Does BidWise charge for losing leads?

No. Contractors submit bids without a lead fee. The 5% fee applies only when a bid is accepted; losing or unwon bids have no fee.