What to Compare
Angi and HomeAdvisor are actually the same company (both owned by IAC/Angi Inc.). As platforms, they generate contractor leads but have faced significant criticism for selling leads to multiple contractors without adequate screening. Research contractors independently before hiring.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Angi (formerly Angie's List)
Features and considerations
- Large network of contractors in most Florida markets
- Review system helps evaluate contractors
- Fixed-price booking available for some services
- Easy to request multiple quotes at once
Limits and questions
- Contractors pay for leads, which can inflate pricing
- Screening standards have been criticized as insufficient
- Same company as HomeAdvisor—duplicate results common
- Some contractors inflate list prices to offset lead costs
- Reviews can be curated
HomeAdvisor
Features and considerations
- Large network of contractors in Florida
- Instant match for urgent service needs
- Cost guide information helps set expectations
- Same lead network as Angi—broad coverage
- Convenient for getting multiple bids quickly
Limits and questions
- Selling leads to 3+ contractors simultaneously means contractors may reach out aggressively
- Same company as Angi—essentially same platform
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Angi (formerly Angie's List) | HomeAdvisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Angi Inc. (IAC) | Angi Inc. (IAC)—same company |
| Contractor Screening | Read the current Angi (formerly Angie's List) agreement for coverage, exclusions and cancellation terms. | Read the current HomeAdvisor agreement for coverage, exclusions and cancellation terms. |
| Florida Coverage | Confirm current Angi (formerly Angie's List) availability for your address. | Confirm current HomeAdvisor availability for your address. |
| Pricing Model | Contractors pay per lead | Contractors pay per lead |
| Review System | Verified reviews from past customers | Verified reviews from past customers |
| Best Use | Ask the Angi (formerly Angie's List) provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. | Ask the HomeAdvisor provider to document current quote and terms for the exact offer. |
| Alternative Recommendation | Use for research; verify contractors independently | Use for research; verify contractors independently |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Angi and HomeAdvisor the same thing?
Both are owned by Angi Inc. (a division of IAC). Angi was rebranded from Angie's List after it merged with HomeAdvisor. The two platforms share contractor networks and have significant overlap. You may see the same contractor on both platforms.
What's the best way to find contractors in Florida?
Platforms like Angi and HomeAdvisor are useful for research but verify the contractor independently before hiring.
Why do so many Florida contractors have problems with Angi/HomeAdvisor?
The lead-selling model creates misaligned incentives.
Consumer resources
Use these official resources when evaluating an offer. They provide general guidance and do not establish a winner between these options.
- FTC: checking home-repair offers and written agreements — General consumer guidance; not evidence of either brand's price or performance.