Handy vs Thumbtack: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it usually lists first. It recommends both about as often.

Listed first when AI names both

HandyHandy: 25%ThumbtackThumbtack: 75% (Thumbtack leads)

Recommended when named

HandyHandy: 89%
ThumbtackThumbtack: 87%

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

Thumbtack named more4

Thumbtack named more

Only Thumbtack is ranked in12

What people ask AI about Handy and Thumbtack

Handy listed firstThumbtack listed first
  1. What's the best app to find and book vetted home-cleaning or handyman help?Thumbtack usually first
  2. where can i hire home repair services online?Thumbtack usually first

Who AI mentions first

Handy listed firstThumbtack listed first
  1. JunHandy listed first: 41%Thumbtack listed first: 59%
  2. JulHandy listed first: 29%Thumbtack listed first: 71%
  3. AugHandy listed first: 13%Thumbtack listed first: 88%
  4. SepHandy listed first: 20%Thumbtack listed first: 80%
  • Google AI ModeHandy listed first: 26%Thumbtack listed first: 74%
  • ChatGPTHandy listed first: 23%Thumbtack listed first: 77%

Sources cited in the comparisons

Handy favouredNeither favouredThumbtack favoured

Also named alongside Handy and Thumbtack

  1. TaskRabbit89%
  2. Angi71%
  3. Neighborly25%
  4. HomeAdvisor19%
  5. Molly Maid19%
  6. Merry Maids18%
  7. Nextdoor15%
  8. Frontdoor13%
  9. Mr. Handyman10%
  10. Care.com6%
  11. MaidPro6%
  12. The Maids6%

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