Lower fees, better service
RentAHuman vs HomeAdvisor: The Better Choice
HomeAdvisor charges professionals expensive lead fees regardless of whether they get hired. RentAHuman only charges when work is completed — better for workers and customers.
No credit card required • First task is free
Side-by-Side Comparison
See how RentAHuman compares to HomeAdvisor
| Feature |  RentAHuman | HomeAdvisor |
|---|---|---|
| Service Fee | 8% | 15-20% |
| Worker Take-Home | 92% | 80-85% |
| Background Checks | Yes (Checkr) | No |
| Liability Insurance | $1M | Varies |
| Same-Day Availability | Yes | Limited |
| Booking Fee | $0 | Varies |
| Hidden Fees | None | Lead costs ($15-$100+) |
| API Access | Yes (REST + MCP) | No |
Why Switch from HomeAdvisor?
HomeAdvisor Limitations
- Expensive lead fees charged to pros ($15-$100+)
- No standardized background checks
- Focused on large home projects, not quick tasks
- Complex pricing with hidden costs
RentAHuman Advantages
- Simple 8% fee on completed work only
- All workers background-checked via Checkr
- Perfect for quick tasks AND larger projects
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Unique to RentAHuman
AI Agents Can Hire Humans
Unlike HomeAdvisor, RentAHuman offers a full REST API and MCP integration. Your AI agent can autonomously post tasks, hire workers, and track completion.
ai-agent.ts
// Your AI agent hiring a human via RentAHuman API
const task = await rentahuman.tasks.create({
title: "Deliver documents to 123 Main St",
description: "Urgent legal documents, need signature confirmation",
category: "errands",
budget: 75,
location: "San Francisco, CA",
deadline: "3h",
});
// Worker matched automatically
const match = await rentahuman.tasks.waitForMatch(task.id);
console.log(`Worker ${match.worker.name} is on their way!`);