Thumbtack vs. Roomwipe:

If you’ve searched online for help with home repairs or services, there’s a good chance you’ve come across Thumbtack—a major platform for finding local professionals in just about every industry.

But what if you’re looking for something simpler? Something with fewer steps and faster results?

That’s where Roomwipe stands out.

Two Different Models, One Goal

Both Thumbtack and Roomwipe exist to help homeowners connect with service professionals. But how they get you there is completely different.

Let’s break it down.

How Thumbtack Works

• Interested pros respond with quotes

• You compare profiles and pricing

• You message back and forth

• Then you schedule the job

This gives you lots of choice, but also puts all the coordination on you.

How Roomwipe Works

Roomwipe sends your request to a small group of vetted, verified pros in your area. Once a professional claims the job, you're connected directly with that provider—often within 24 hours.

You don’t have to:

• Browse profiles

• Wait on multiple quotes

• Message several people just to get someone to show up

Instead, Roomwipe streamlines the process so you get matched faster, with zero decision fatigue.

A Real-World Example

Let’s say you need drywall repair.

On Thumbtack:

• Submit your request

• Receive 2–4 quotes over the next day or two

• Compare reviews, pricing, and availability

• Message each one to ask questions

• Finally choose and schedule a pro

On Roomwipe:

• Submit your request

• We send it to our network of trusted local pros

• You’re connected and moving forward—often in less than a day

What Homeowners Want

We’ve found most homeowners are looking for:

• Speed: Get help quickly without the wait.

• Simplicity: Fewer steps, no guesswork.

• Trust: A pro they can rely on the first time.

Roomwipe was designed around those three things.

Which Should You Use?

Choose Thumbtack if:

• You want to compare lots of quotes

• You prefer more control and back-and-forth

• You're okay managing all the scheduling and decisions

Choose Roomwipe if:

• You want to skip the shopping and get straight to the solution

• You’d rather someone else handle the matching

Thumbtack is a powerful tool if you’re the kind of person who likes doing research, comparing quotes, and managing the details yourself.

But if you just want the job done—with less friction, fast results, and a trusted pros—Roomwipe is built exactly for that.

👉 Get started today — submit your home service request and let Roomwipe do the rest: Submit service request