What a bid costs

New contractors start with 12 free starter credits. Clients never pay anything: posting and hiring are always free. A contractor spends credits at two points: unlocking a job’s documents (1 credit) and placing a final bid (1–12 credits by budget band). A Bid of Intent is free.

• Under $1,000: 1 credit
• $1,000 – $5,000: 2 credits
• $5,000 – $15,000: 3 credits
• $15,000 – $50,000: 5 credits
• $50,000 – $100,000: 8 credits
• $100,000 – $500,000: 10 credits
• $500,000+: 12 credits
• “Not sure yet”: 2 credits

The exact cost is shown on every job page before you confirm. Winning, being hired, and being reviewed cost nothing.

Because every bidder is verified and pays to compete, clients get serious quotes instead of a flood of unqualified leads, and a contractor with a slow month pays nothing. There is no mandatory subscription and no commission on the work.

To top up, see Buying credits or the pricing page.