Compare
Mastiff vs Thumbtack
Thumbtack is a lead marketplace, not operator software: pros buy consumer leads one at a time, at dynamic prices Thumbtack never publishes. Leads run $8–150+ each ($20–60 is typical), you pay whether or not the job closes, and the same landowner is usually matched with several competing pros. Mastiff takes the opposite approach — directory quote requests are included in your flat membership, with no per-lead fees.
Mastiff wins in 11 of 16 categories
The gaps
What Thumbtack is missing for land clearing companies
You pay for every lead — typically $20–60 and $150+ for bigger jobs — whether or not it turns into paying work.
Lead prices are dynamic and unpublished, so your cost of acquisition is unpredictable month to month.
The same landowner is usually matched with several competing pros, so you're racing other operators to respond first.
It's a marketplace, not software — no CRM, no quoting or invoicing, no job pipeline to actually run the work you win.
Built for generic home services. Land clearing is one category among hundreds — nothing in it understands acreage, density, or what a mobe costs.
Nothing after the lead: no acreage quoting, no before/after engine, no customer job tracking, no website.
Side by side
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Mastiff | Thumbtack |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per lead | $0 — included | $8–150+ ($20–60 typical) |
| Predictable monthly cost | Solo $99/mo · Crew $199/mo | Dynamic, unpublished |
| Unlimited directory leads included | ||
| Contract lock-in | None — cancel anytime | None (pay per lead) |
| Land clearing-specific audience | General home services | |
| CRM & job pipeline included | ||
| Quoting & invoicing included | ||
| Acre & density-based quoting | ||
| Customer job tracker (live progress link) | ||
| Showcase Studio (before/after content engine) | ||
| Hosted website included | ||
| Certified operator network + escrow payments | ||
| AI pricing import from supplier PDFs | ||
| Printable job packets + no-login operator view | ||
| Per-stage time tracking & profitability | ||
| Starting price | Solo $99/mo · Crew $199/mo | $8–150+ per lead |
Thumbtack pricing verified 2026-07-28 against Thumbtack for pros.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mastiff better than Thumbtack for land clearing companies?
Thumbtack is a pay-per-lead marketplace, not business software — it sells you customer contacts at No subscription — pros set their own per-lead budget and leaves everything after the lead to you. Mastiff Solo is $99/month for 2 seats and one location with core operations and directory quote requests included. Mastiff Crew is $199/month and adds unlimited seats and more email and AI capacity; Mastiff Outfit is $299/month with a white-label lead generator. No plan charges per lead.
How much does Thumbtack cost compared to Mastiff?
Thumbtack charges No subscription — pros set their own per-lead budget, and you pay whether or not the lead turns into a job. Mastiff Solo is $99/month for 2 seats and one location; Mastiff Crew is $199/month with unlimited seats. Directory leads are included on every plan — no per-lead fees, bidding, or lead credits.
What do land clearing companies actually pay for leads?
On lead marketplaces the costs stack up fast: Thumbtack leads run $8–150+ each ($20–60 is typical) at dynamic, unpublished prices; Angi charges roughly $300/yr membership plus $15–85 per lead, with leads typically resold to 3–8 competing pros and 12-month contracts; Yelp Ads typically run $300–500+ per month. Mastiff charges $0 per lead — directory quote requests are included with membership.
Does Thumbtack work for land clearing companies?
Thumbtack can send land clearing companies leads, but it wasn't built for them. You pay for every lead — typically $20–60 and $150+ for bigger jobs — whether or not it turns into paying work. Lead prices are dynamic and unpublished, so your cost of acquisition is unpredictable month to month. Mastiff's directory is built for land clearing — organized by the services landowners actually search — and consumers can track their request and see your replies on a private tracking page, so responding fast actually gets seen.
Ready to switch from Thumbtack?
Thumbtack charges you for every lead and leaves the job to you. Mastiff includes unlimited directory leads with the platform that runs the whole operation — start free and keep your lead budget.
Mastiff Free · $0 forever · No credit card